Gastroenterology
Gil Melmed, M.D.
Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Research, Co-Director of Clinical Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dr. Gil Y. Melmed, MD, is a gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He directs clinical care at the Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, where he manages complex cases of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, pouchitis, and intestinal ulcers. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Melmed treats adult patients with moderate to severe IBD, employing evidence-based medical therapies, endoscopic surveilla
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Master's from UCLA (2006)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2003-2006
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000-2003
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — M.D., 2000
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Member, National Scientific Advisory Council, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
- Chair, IBD Section of Quality Measures Committee, American Gastroenterology Association
- Invited Speaker, "Quality of Care in Inflammatory Bowel Disease", Asian American Association, Beijing, China
- Associate Editor, American Journal of Gastroenterology
- Co-Chair, Quality of Care Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
25+ years in practice