Gastroenterology
Douglas Rex, M.D.
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine; Chancellor's Professor Emeritus, Indiana University; Full-time Clinical Gastroenterologist, Indiana University Hospitals
Dr. Douglas K. Rex is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine and a full-time clinical gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures. His clinical expertise centers on colonoscopy and endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps, where he possesses the largest experience in the United States for endoscopic polyp resection and the world's largest experience in completing colonoscopy in patients with prior incomplete procedures
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Indiana University School of Medicine — M.D., 1980
- Indiana University Medical Center — Internal Medicine Residency, 1980–1982 and 1984–1985
- Indiana University Health University Hospital — Gastroenterology Fellowship, 1982–1984
Peer Recognition
- ACG — Berk-Fise Clinical Achievement Award
2011
- ASGE — Master Endoscopist Award
2003
- ASGE — Rudolf Schindler Award
2013
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) — Berk-Fise Clinical Achievement Award
2011
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) — Rudolph V. Schindler Award
2013
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- IU Health
- IU Health Methodist Hospital
- IU Health North Hospital
- IU Health University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice