Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center
The UCSF Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center provides comprehensive care for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic or collagenous colitis, and related illnesses. Advances in the understanding of IBD are rapidly expanding the therapeutic options for patients with these conditions. Our specialists are dedicated to providing every patient with high-quality care, and they're at the forefront of research to develop new IBD treatments and find a cure. They also educate other doctors across the country on innovative treatment options, with a mission to expand patient access to the best care.
Our team of experts includes adult and pediatric gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, immunologists, nutritionists, psychologists, ostomy nurses and social workers. Team members work closely together and meet regularly to develop personalized treatment plans for all patients. Our goal is to improve our patients' quality of life and get them back to doing the things they love.
Our locations
Our team
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Kendall Beck
MD
Gastroenterologist -
Najwa El-Nachef
MD
Gastroenterologist -
Michael Kattah
MD, PhD
Gastroenterologist -
Sara Lewin
MD
Gastroenterologist -
Uma Mahadevan
MD
Gastroenterologist -
Vivek Rudrapatna
MD, PhD
Gastroenterologist -
Neha Shah
MPH, RD, CNSC
Dietitian -
Jonathan P. Terdiman
MD
Gastroenterologist
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in Northern California in gastroenterology & GI surgery
Clinical trials
Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Cx601, Adult Allogeneic Expanded Adipose-derived Stem Ce...
Combined Remission is defined as the closure of all treated external openings that were draining at baseline despite gentle finger compression and absence of collection(s) >2 cm (in at least 2 dimensions) of the treated perianal f...
Recruiting
Support services
IBD Care Chat
This digital health tool helps your care team monitor your health between visits.
Patient Relations
We welcome feedback about your experience at UCSF Health. Find out how to contact us with comments, questions or concerns.
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
International Services
If you live outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
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Interpreting Services
UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.
Hospital Stays
Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.
Your Doctor Visit
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Our research & training initiatives
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Faculty research at the Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center
Our team is developing the next generation of IBD therapies. Find out what we're working on today.
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IBD Fellowship Program
We're training the IBD specialists of tomorrow. Our one-year program provides advanced clinical training, research support and professional mentoring.
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Physician Symposium: Updates in IBD Treatments
Our annual symposium presents the latest in treating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Topics include novel therapies, optimizing current medications, caring for special populations, and more.
