Gastroenterology
Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, M.D., M.P.H
Director, Crohn's and Colitis Center; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Ashwin Ananthakrishnan is a gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), serving as Director of the Crohn's and Colitis Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. He manages complex cases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, focusing on personalized treatment approaches informed by clinical, genetic, and environmental factors. His patient care emphasizes optimizing therapy response, monitoring disease activity with novel tools, and preventing complications in div
23+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health — MPH, 2004
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research — MBBS, 2003
- Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2007 - 2010
- Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Experience
23+ years in practice