Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Dr. Russell Cohen talking with an IBD patient

Advancing IBD Treatment with Leading-Edge Research

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex and chronic condition that requires the expertise of multiple medical specialists. At the University of Chicago Medicine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, our team approach ensures that we can offer truly personalized care, tailoring our treatment plans to address your needs.

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UChicago Medicine has a long history of excellence in research that advances the science and understanding of inflammatory bowel disease. Our world-renowned specialists not only continue to push boundaries with their leading-edge research but also integrate the latest therapies into their treatment plans to offer you the most advanced care available.

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Innovating Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment

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What We Treat

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Understanding IBD

Patient Stella from New Mexico traveled to receive inflammatory bowel disease care at UChicago Medicine

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Stronger than Crohn’s

As one of the largest Crohn’s and colitis treatment centers in the world, we relentlessly research and implement new medical and surgical innovations to help patients achieve remission.

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Recognized among the Best Hospitals for Gastroenterology

US News and World Report 2022-23 Badge for Gastroenterology

Nationally Ranked in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

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World's Best Hospitals for Gastroenterology

  • Ranked as one of the world's best hospitals for gastroenterology by Newsweek

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Why Choose the UChicago Medicine IBD Center

We are committed to providing the highest caliber of care to patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases.

Dr. Russell Cohen talking with an IBD patient before surgery
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Treatment Tailored to Each Patient

Outstanding patient care is at the center of everything we do. We provide nutritional counseling to help patients decrease the effects of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and offer minimally invasive approaches for complex surgeries to reduce pain, scarring and recovery times. Our unique, comprehensive programs include the Fertility, Pregnancy and Sexual Function Program for women with IBD.

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At the Forefront of IBD Research

Our contributions to the field of inflammatory bowel disease began with the late Joseph Kirsner, MD, PhD, a member of the University of Chicago faculty for more than 75 years. Dr. Kirsner transformed the field of gastroenterology and was instrumental in advancing knowledge of inflammatory bowel disease. Throughout his career, he researched possible causes and effects of IBD. He established a new standard of patient care and pioneered new treatment options. Our team continues to be inspired by Dr. Kirsner's legacy as we work to advance research and innovation in inflammatory bowel disease.

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Highly-Ranked Program

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks our gastrointestinal disorders program among the best in the nation.

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State-of-the-Art Facilities

As part of a comprehensive digestive diseases center, we have the most advanced diagnostic tools available. The IBD Center has its own inpatient wing — the only one of its kind in the region — located in UChicago Medicine’s state-of-the art hospital, the Center for Care and Discovery. This dedicated space allows us to bring our experts together to treat patients in the most effective and efficient way.

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Dedicated to Education & Training

As an academic medical center, the University of Chicago Medicine is dedicated to educating patients and training physicians to be leaders in their field. We offer patient seminars to help individuals make informed and proactive choices about their care. We also host support groups throughout the year. Through our innovative IBD-U™ program, we provide customized educational programs for patients, medical students and residents, physicians and allied health care professionals.

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World-Renowned IBD Experts

Our physicians and researchers deliver outstanding patient care while working to discover new treatments for digestive diseases.

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Support Us

The UChicago Medicine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center has a legacy of over 85 years of leadership in the investigation of new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease. These discoveries were made possible through the contributions of patients, friends and family members who provided additional funds for advanced clinical and laboratory research. Please consider supporting the IBD Center's important mission. You can email questions to ibdcenter@uchicago.edu.

Right: Joseph B. Kirsner, MD, PhD, a pioneer in advancing knowledge of IBD (1909 - 2012)

IBD Patient Stories

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