Stanford Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
A Premier Academic Center for Digestive & Liver Disease
A Message from Our Chief
We are committed to patient-centered care — delivering the highest quality, evidence-based, and compassionate care. Our academic mission is to advance knowledge of digestive disorders through interdisciplinary collaboration, novel technologies, and an entrepreneurial spirit, with the overall goal of improving digestive health for our patients.
Joo Ha Hwang, MD, PhD
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Professor of Medicine, Stanford University
What We Do
Excellence Across Education, Research & Patient Care
EDUCATION
Our ACGME-accredited fellowship crafts a personalized experience — integrating outstanding clinical training with dedicated research opportunities across all GI and hepatology subspecialties.
RESEARCH
Our faculty lead internationally recognized programs spanning liver cancer biology, microbiome science, immunotherapy, and advanced endoscopy — funded by NIH and major foundations.
PATIENT CARE
Eighteen specialty clinical programs provide personalized, multidisciplinary care — from inflammatory bowel disease and advanced endoscopy to liver transplant and liver tumor programs.
News & Updates
The Latest from Stanford GI
Learn more about the latest from our clinical programs- new services, program expansions, and advances in patient care across the division.
Recent publications, grant awards, and discoveries from our basic science, translational, and clinical research programs across GI and hepatology.
Hear about the people who make Stanford GI exceptional- celebrating faculty achievements, staff recognition, and fellow milestones.
Faculty honors, grant awards, new appointments, and division milestones- recognizing the people and achievements that define Stanford GI.
Read our full division newsletter — stories, spotlights, and updates from across Stanford GI.
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Philanthropic support is essential to what makes Stanford GI exceptional. Gifts fund bold research ideas that haven't yet attracted federal dollars, expand fellowship training for the next generation of GI leaders, and help us build a diverse and inclusive division.
Whether honoring someone you love, celebrating a milestone, or investing in the future of digestive health — your generosity makes a real difference.
- Seed Research: Fund pilot studies and emerging investigators pursuing the next breakthrough in GI
- Train Fellows: Support fellowships and career development awards that shape future academic leaders
- Expand Care: Grow clinical programs and improve access to specialized care for complex GI conditions
- Build Community: Invest in diversity, wellness, and a culture where everyone in the division can thrive
"A donation is also a meaningful way to honor a significant person in your life, or remember someone who has passed away."