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Gastroenterology & Hepatology: Clinical & Research Programs

The faculty members at the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology are involved in a wide range of basic, translational and clinical research programs that span all of the gastroenterology and hepatology sub-specialty areas.
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Comprehensive Pancreas Program: A program that aims to provide the best possible clinical care for patients with pancreatic disorders through patient-centered clinical care, education, innovative research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Esophageal Disorders Program: This program integrates consultative services and endoscopic therapy, along with cutting-edge patient-oriented and translational research, to improve treatment for patients with esophageal disorders.

Functional Bowel Disorders Program: This program provides patient education and contributes to clinical research related to FBD. Our team of caring experts are equipped to help patients develop a plan for diagnosing and treating different types of bowel disorders.

Hepatology Program: A program that has been advancing research, educating health care professionals and providing compassionate care to patients affected by all forms of liver disease for over 50 years. It includes over 20 faculty members and advanced practice providers with expertise in a wide variety of liver diseases.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program: An internationally recognized group of clinicians, surgeons, researchers and educators dedicated to the management of the inflammatory bowel diseases. Our specialists work to provide complete care for the complex issues associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Interventional Endoscopy Program: A program that strives to provide state-of-the-art clinical care, education and research. Our faculty have contributed to the development of national guidelines on standard endoscopic practices, are part of journal editorial boards, and are often invited as speakers at national conferences.

Michigan Bowel Control Program: A multidisciplinary program that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of defecation disorders and other disorders of the posterior pelvic floor. This expert team strives to increase understanding of the physiology of conditions, implement new therapies and technologies and improve treatment results for patients through ongoing clinical trials and basic science research.
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