Gastroenterology
David Rubin, MD
Joseph B. Kirsner Professor of Medicine; Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center; Co-Director, Digestive Diseases Center, University of Chicago Medicine
Dr. David T. Rubin is a renowned gastroenterologist and Section Chief of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Chicago Medicine, specializing in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), particularly Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He conducts extensive clinical and translational research focused on disease modification, novel clinical trial designs, and improved quality-of-life metrics for IBD patients. Dr. Rubin has published over 600 peer-reviewed articles and co-au
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine — M.D., 1994
- University of Chicago — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1994-1997
- University of Chicago — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1997-2001
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — B.S., Biology, 1986-1990
Peer Recognition
- America's Top Physicians — Top Physician
2010
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
2010
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Chicago Magazine — Top Doctors
2020-2022, 2024-2025 (5 years)
- Modern Luxury Chicago — Top Doctor
2023
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- ACG's Governor's Award of Excellence in Clinical Research
- Sherman Prize for Excellence in Crohn's and Colitis
- UChicago Michael Reese Lectureship Award
- UChicago Arthur H. Rubenstein Mentorship in Academic Medicine Award
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UChicago Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center
- NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
19+ years in practice