Gastroenterology
Sean Spencer, MD, PHD
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Sean Paul Spencer, MD, PhD, is a gastroenterologist and physician-scientist at Stanford University specializing in the interplay between dietary intake, gut microbiome, and mucosal immune system to advance understanding and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. He focuses on neurogastroenterology and motility disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastrointestinal microbiota-related conditions. In his microbiome-focused clinical practice at Stanford Health Care, he develops n
11+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Gastroenterology)
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine — MD/PhD, Immunology (2015)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine (2017)
- Stanford University Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology — Fellowship (2020)
- Stanford University Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology — Fellowship (2021)
Peer Recognition
- AP Giannini Foundation — A.P. Giannini Postdoctoral Fellow
2021-2023 (3 years)
- NIH/NIDDK — K08 Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award
2023-2028 (6 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- K08 Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award, NIH/NIDDK (2023-2028)
- A.P. Giannini Postdoctoral Fellow, AP Giannini Foundation (2021-2023)
- Training Grant in Academic Gastroenterology (T32), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (2019-2021)
- Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Predoctoral MD/PhD fellowship (F30), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (2011-2014)
- Medical Scientist Training Program (T32), National Institute of General Medical Sciences (2007-2009)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Stanford Health Care
- Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
11+ years in practice