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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care in Downtown Chicago

Many of the same renowned UChicago Medicine IBD experts who practice at our main location in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood also offer care at our outpatient location in Chicago's River East neighborhood.

Exceptional Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Care Close to You

At the University of Chicago Medicine Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center, we're dedicated to helping our patients achieve remission, avoid relapse and improve their overall health and quality of life. To attain this goal, our Crohn's disease and colitis experts develop customized care plans based on your specific disease, treatment history and response to medications. 

A Personalized Approach to IBD Care

Outstanding patient care is at the center of everything we do. We emphasize early intervention to activate remission by turning off inflammation, coupled with continuous therapy to prevent or reduce disease flare-ups. UChicago Medicine offers the full range of IBD treatment options, including medical management, biologic therapy, minimally invasive surgical procedures and tailored diet and nutrition plans that may lessen symptoms. With so many available treatment options, we make sure you receive the information you need to feel comfortable selecting the best treatments for you.

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Access to New Therapies

Our internationally recognized Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis specialists conduct leading-edge research and integrate the latest therapies into their treatment plans to offer the most advanced care available. Many of our patients choose to participate in clinical trials of promising new treatments that are not widely available.

A Team of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Experts

Many of the same renowned UChicago Medicine IBD experts who practice at our main location in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood also offer care at our newest outpatient location in Chicago's River East neighborhood. These specialists include board-certified gastroenterologists, a colon and rectal surgeon, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants — all who focus on IBD care.

IBD Care at UChicago Medicine River East

Goals of IBD Treatment

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Goals of IBD Treatment

IBD specialist and co-director of the UChicago Medicine IBD Center, David T. Rubin, MD, discusses what physicians work to achieve when treating IBD.
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