Chief's Message

Welcome to the Stanford Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. As part of a premier academic institution and medical center, our division combines world-class clinical care, pioneering research, and exceptional training.

Stanford is at the forefront of innovation in digestive health. We have nationally recognized programs in virtually all areas of gastroenterology and hepatology, including transplant hepatology, metabolic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, motility disorders, advanced endoscopy, and endoscopic surgery. These programs combine clinical expertise with research programs that translate scientific discoveries into new therapies and standards of care.

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 in ways unique to Stanford through interdisciplinary collaboration, development of novel technologies, and an entrepreneurial spirit, with the overall goal of improving digestive health for our patients.

Education and mentorship are core to our identity. We have several fellowship programs within the division, including fellowships in general gastroenterology and hepatology, transplant hepatology, esophageal motility, inflammatory bowel disease, advanced endoscopy, and endoscopic surgery. Our goal is to train future leaders in gastroenterology who are skilled clinicians, compassionate caregivers, innovative researchers, and passionate educators. Fellows benefit from exposure to high clinical volumes, multidisciplinary teamwork, and numerous opportunities to participate in innovative projects within the Stanford ecosystem.

To referring physicians, thank you for entrusting your patients to our care. We strive to be responsive, collaborative partners in complex case management. To patients and families, we are honored to support you through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with respect and clarity. To our philanthropic supporters and community partners, your investment accelerates discovery, expands access to transformative therapies, and helps cultivate the next generation of clinician-investigators and educators.