Gastroenterology
Russell Cohen, MD
Professor of Medicine
Russell D. Cohen, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at the University of Chicago Medicine. With over 30 years of experience, he leads a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing complex IBD cases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Cohen employs advanced endoscopic techniques for disease assessment and monitoring, alongside pharmacologic therapies tailored to individual patient needs. His clinical philosophy
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — M.D., 1990
- University of Chicago — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1993-1996
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1990-1993
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
2021-2022, 2024-2025 (4 years)
2023
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UChicago Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center
- Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice