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“The division has a robust clinical practice that resides within our new Digestive Health Center … a true collaborative effort.”
– John Pandolfino, MD
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is dedicated to clinical practice, research and education in esophageal and motility disorders, including achalasia, dysphagia and GERD.
What We Do
Faculty: Meet the Team
View individual profiles of our faculty members and learn about their research and clinical specialties.
Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Rajesh N. Keswani, MD, MS, is a gastroenterologist and nationally-recognized expert in interventional endoscopy who leads efforts to improve healthcare quality. He is the Medical Director of Quality for the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center. Nationally, he informs clinical practice guidelines and endoscopy training standards by serving on committees of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Dr. Keswani earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Boston University, finished resi...
Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal disorders, food allergy and gastrointestinal disease, celiac disease, general gastroenterology
Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) and Surgery
Gastrointestinal motility disorders and pelvic floor disorders (e.g. constipation/fecal incontinence).I also specialize in treating gastrointestinal disorders associated with Scleroderma.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Dr. Cohen practices General Gastroenterology with additional special focuses on Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and non surgical treatment of hemorrhoids. Dr. Cohen is originally from Potomac, Maryland. He completed his undergraduate work at Cornell University and medical school at the University of Maryland. Dr. Cohen moved to Chicago in 1998 where he completed his residency at Northwestern followed by a 4 year combined clinical and research GI fellowship under an NIH training grant at the University of Chicago. He has been in practice at Northwestern since 2005.
Dr. Cohen is board cer...
Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) and Surgery (Gastrointestinal)
Barrett's Esophagus; Biliary Tract Disease; ERCP; Endoscopic Mucosal Resection; Endoscopic Surgery; Endoscopic Ultrasound; Gastrointestinal Cancer; Pancreatitis; Radiofrequency Ablation
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
The Tetreault Lab uses novel mouse models and three-dimensional organotypic culture to delineate the reciprocal contributions of the epithelium and the microenvironment to inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Our research program focuses on diseases of the esophagus, which are among the most common ailments in the United States and throughout the world, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and health care expenditures. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying esophageal disease pathogenesis is crucial and will lead to considerable improvements in the diagn...
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical trials
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
General gastroenterology
Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Esophageal Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Diversity and Inclusion
The department works toward an environment of inclusion and support through the Diversity and Cultural Affairs Council and through several dedicated events and initiatives.
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Graduate Research Resources
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and training to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.
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Contact MaryPat Mauro for more information on supporting the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at 312-503-1090 or marypat.mauro@northwestern.edu