William D Chey, MD, MACG, AGAF, FACP, RFF

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H Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology
Professor of Internal Medicine
Section Head, Division of Gastroenterology, Medical School
Professor of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health
Available to mentor
William D Chey, MD, MACG, AGAF, FACP, RFF
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  • About

    Dr. Chey received his BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree & training in internal medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan. Since completing this fellowship, Dr. Chey has remained at the University of Michigan, where he is H. Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology, Professor of Nutrition Sciences, and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Chey runs a very active clinical research group which has received funding from federal and private sources. Dr. Chey has authored more than 400 manuscripts, reviews and book chapters yielding an H-index of 50. He is former Co-editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2010-2016) and serves on the editorial boards of several other journals. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and is the President of the American College of Gastroenterology. He is on the Board of Directors of the Rome Foundation and IFFGD. He has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology, and has been elected to the roster of Best Doctors since 2001 and America's™ Top Doctors since 2009. Dr. Chey has received numerous awards including the Berk-Fise Award for outstanding clinical service from the ACG, the Distinguished Clinician Award from the AGA, Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award, Dean’s Award for Innovation and Commercialization, and the Healio Disruptive Innovator Award.

    Qualifications

    • MD
      Emory University Medical School, Atlanta, United States
      1982 - 1986
    • BA
      University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
      1978 - 1982

    Center Memberships

    • Center Member
      AI and Digital Health Innovation

    Research Overview

    Diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, fecal incontinence; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and "H. pylori" infection.

    Recent Publications

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    • Book
      Rome V Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction for Primary care and Nongastroenterology Clinicians
      Drossman D, Tack J, Chang L. 2026 May 4;
    • Journal Article
      Correction to: Abdominal Symptom Improvement During Clinical Trials of Tenapanor in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation: A Post Hoc Analysis.
      Lembo AJ, Chey WD, Harris LA, Frazier R, Brenner DM, Chang L, Lacy BE, Edelstein S, Yang Y, Zhao S, Rosenbaum DP. Am J Gastroenterol, 2026 May 4; DOI:10.14309/ajg.0000000000004025
      PMID: 42080433
    • Journal Article
      568 IMPACT OF A VIRTUAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY GI CLINIC DELIVERED AT SCALE: ENGAGEMENT, CLINICAL OUTCOMES, AND 12-MONTH COST SAVINGS
      Berry S, Wang G, Varma S, Basnayake C, Berinstein J, Chan WW, Chey W, Allen J. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2026 May 6; 103 (5): s - 2321. DOI:10.1016/s0016-5107(26)05428-3
    • Journal Article
      568 IMPACT OF A VIRTUAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY GI CLINIC DELIVERED AT SCALE: ENGAGEMENT, CLINICAL OUTCOMES, AND 12-MONTH COST SAVINGS
      Berry S, Wang G, Varma S, Basnayake C, Berinstein J, Chan WW, Chey W, Allen J. Gastroenterology, 2026 May 7; 170 (6): s - 2321. DOI:10.1016/s0016-5085(26)05497-1
    • Journal Article
      Mo1270 TRENDS AND DISPARITIES IN PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE RELATED MORTALITY: A 22-YEAR COMPARISON OF HIGH VS LOW-POVERTY U.S. STATES USING CDC WONDER DATABASE
      Iqbal AZ, Javaid SS, Rehman KA, Azam H, Sheikh MR, Buccola J, Chey WD, Nojkov B. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2026 May 6; 103 (5): s-2641-s-2642 DOI:10.1016/s0016-5107(26)06179-1
    • Journal Article
      Mo1270 TRENDS AND DISPARITIES IN PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE RELATED MORTALITY: A 22-YEAR COMPARISON OF HIGH VS LOW-POVERTY U.S. STATES USING CDC WONDER DATABASE
      Iqbal AZ, Javaid SS, Rehman KA, Azam H, Sheikh MR, Buccola J, Chey WD, Nojkov B. Gastroenterology, 2026 May 7; 170 (6): s-2641-s-2642 DOI:10.1016/s0016-5085(26)06248-7
    • Journal Article
      Mo1290 NATIONAL TRENDS IN GASTROENTERITIS-RELATED MORTALITY IN THE US FROM 1999-2023; A CDC WONDER ANALYSIS
      Iqbal AZ, Javaid SS, Duseja N, Hafeez A, Sheikh MR, Buccola J, Chey WD, Nojkov B. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2026 May 2; 103 (5): s-2472-s-2473 DOI:10.1016/s0016-5107(26)05787-1
    • Journal Article
      Mo1290 NATIONAL TRENDS IN GASTROENTERITIS-RELATED MORTALITY IN THE US FROM 1999-2023; A CDC WONDER ANALYSIS
      Iqbal AZ, Javaid SS, Duseja N, Hafeez A, Sheikh MR, Buccola J, Chey WD, Nojkov B. Gastroenterology, 2026 May 7; 170 (6): s-2472-s-2473 DOI:10.1016/s0016-5085(26)05856-7

    Featured News & Stories

    ACG Presidency
    Department News

    A Vision for the Future of Gastroenterology: A Conversation with ACG’s Incoming President, Dr. William D. Chey

    Dr. William D. Chey has been named the next president of the American College of Gastroenterology, bringing a wealth of experience and a strategic vision focused on innovation, medical education, and long-term planning. Known for his pioneering work in gut-brain disorders and commitment to leadership development, Dr. Chey aims to build on the College’s strengths while preparing it for the evolving future of gastroenterology.
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    Health Lab

    One doctor’s American dream: to stop hate

    Asian-American history is American history. William D. Chey shares his immigrant father’s legacy, his own experience and calls on youth to practice the values of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their lives.
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    Health Lab

    FDA approves gastrointestinal device

    The FDA approved a device developed at the University of Michigan that allows doctors to diagnose and predict treatment outcomes for individuals with chronic constipation far earlier than other methods.
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    Health Lab

    New guideline for Helicobacter pylori includes change to primary treatment recommendation

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology has published a new guideline on the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Infection.