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About Gastroenterology & Hepatology
The University of Michigan Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is one of the largest digestive health and liver disease programs in the country, providing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract and liver.
Not only are we leaders in the clinic, our faculty are also leaders in their respective areas of research, conducting and participating in many pharmaceutical clinical investigations. The innovative research conducted by our physicians and faculty has paved the way for more effective methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
Patient Care
- Outpatient Services provided at the Taubman Center and at our various satellite clinics at Briarwood, Brighton, Canton, Dexter, East Ann Arbor, Livonia, Northville, Saline, and the Veterans Affairs (VA) Ann Arbor Healthcare Center.
- Inpatient Services, including a luminal GI service, hepatology service, and consultation service at University Hospital and the VA.
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Endoscopy Practice at the Medical Procedures Unit (MPU) in University Hospital in Ann Arbor and at East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery and Medical Procedures Center, as well as Northville Health Center, Livonia Center for Specialty Care, and the VA.
- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has a number of multidisciplinary clinical programs, including the Esophageal Disorders Program, Functional Bowel Disorders Program, Hepatology Program, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Interventional Endoscopy Program, Michigan Bowel Control Program and the Wilson Disease Program.
Education
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology offers a three-year GI Fellowship Training Program, along with our Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Training Program and Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Training Program, both of which are available to fellows who are interested in completing a fourth year of fellowship. We also contribute significantly to the training and education of residents and medical students and health care providers in our surrounding communities.
Research
In our mission to create knowledge through research, the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology conducts cutting-edge investigations of the molecular, cellular and physiological conditions of healthy and diseased states of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas. Our research activities are well funded, with over $27 million received in federal, industry and foundation funding in FY2023.
Our Wellness Activities
Gastroenterology Professional Development Committee
The Gastroenterology Professional Development Committee supports faculty by offering opportunities that enhance both professional growth and personal well-being.
Mission
- Support work-life balance and promote a collaborative environment among colleagues in gastroenterology.
- Encourage the involvement and career advancement of faculty within the field, both within the institution and at the national level.
- Provide input on institutional policies to help ensure they reflect the needs and interests of those in gastroenterology.
The committee organizes a variety of social and educational events throughout the year, and all faculty, trainees, and staff are welcome to attend.
Committee Chairs
- Joan Chen, MD, MS
- Shanti Eswaran, MD
- Megan Riehl, PsyD
Our Leadership
William D Chey, MD, MACG, AGAF, FACP, RFF
Professor of Internal Medicine
Section Head, Division of Gastroenterology
Medical School
Professor of Nutritional Sciences
School of Public Health
Faculty Leadership
Leslie B Aldrich, MD
Medical School
Pratima Sharma, MD, MS
Medical School
Anna Suk-Fong Lok, MD
Alice Lohrman Andrews Research Professor of Hepatology
Professor of Internal Medicine
Assistant Dean for Clinical Research
Medical School
Neil Sheth
Service Chief, Gastroenterology
Medical School
Grace Su, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Surgery
Medical School
Join Our Team
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology welcomes board certified candidates for faculty positions who have a commitment to outstanding patient care and endoscopic practice with an interest in teaching, academic medicine and scholarship.
Contact Us
Patient Inquiries
- For our clinic information, specialty clinics, procedure information and more, please visit the Digestive & Liver Health section on UofMHealth.org.
- Michigan Medicine Patient and Visitor Guide
Referring Physician Inquiries
Academic & Business Inquiries
Department of Internal Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
3912 Taubman Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5362
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5362
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Internal Website
Resources and information for current GI & Hepatology faculty, staff and learners.
