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Crohn's Disease Specialists

567 verified specialists treating crohn's disease from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Edward Loftus

Edward Loftus, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Professor of Gastroenterology Specifically for IBD, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ellen Scherl

Ellen Scherl, MD

Jill Roberts Professor of Clinical Medicine; Research Director, Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gary Lichtenstein

Gary Lichtenstein, MD

Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center; Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Vice Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Development and Philanthropy

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chris Liacouras

Chris Liacouras, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Stephen Hanauer

Stephen Hanauer, MD

Clifford Joseph Barborka Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, Digestive Health Center

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Donald Kirby

Donald Kirby, M.D.

Director, Center for Human Nutrition; Medical Director, Intestinal Transplant Program; Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic

Gastroenterology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Kathleen Loomes

Kathleen Loomes, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Sunanda Kane

Sunanda Kane, MD

Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Thomas Ullman

Thomas Ullman, M.D.

Chief of Gastroenterology and Professor of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Director, Westchester Branch, Susan and Leonard Feinstein IBD Clinical Center, Mount Sinai

Gastroenterology

Scarsdale, NY30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Keith Benkov

Keith Benkov, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatrics

New York, NY
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Robert Baldassano

Robert Baldassano, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
James Lewis

James Lewis, MD

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology; Chief of Gastroenterology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Associate Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
William Faubion

William Faubion, M.D.

Professor of Immunology, Medicine, and Pediatrics; Dean for Research, Mayo Clinic Arizona

Gastroenterology

Scottsdale, AZ30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Athos Bousvaros

Athos Bousvaros, MD, MPH

Pediatrics

Boston, MA30+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Adam Cheifetz

Adam Cheifetz, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director, Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Medical Director, Infusion Services

Gastroenterology

Boston, MA20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Melvin Heyman

Melvin Heyman, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program; Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ajay Kaul

Ajay Kaul, M.D.

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Pediatrics

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Bruce Sands

Bruce Sands, MD

Dr. Burrill B. Crohn Professor of Medicine and Chief, Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Gastroenterology

New York, NY20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ekta Gupta

Ekta Gupta, M.D.

Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Chief of Gastroenterology, UMMC-Midtown Campus; Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Outpatient

Gastroenterology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Jessica Philpott

Jessica Philpott, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine; Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Avon, OH20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of crohn's disease specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Crohn's Disease as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a crohn's disease specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for crohn's disease depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these crohn's disease specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Crohn's Disease?
Crohn's Disease is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches crohn's disease care.