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Dr. Uma Mahadevan is a gastroenterologist and director of the UCSF Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center. She is an expert on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly as it relates to pregnancy and fertility, and on managing patients with complex Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

In research, Mahadevan is interested in digital health for IBD and developing novel therapies for IBD, and she is involved in trials of new drugs and dietary therapies.

Mahadevan earned her medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine, part of the State University of New York system. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System, a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCSF, and a fellowship in IBD at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, 2001

  • Fellowships

    Mayo Clinic College, 2001

    UCSF, Gastroenterology, 2001

  • Residencies

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 1998

  • Internship

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1996

  • Education

    SUNY Downstate Medical School, 1995

  • Languages

    English

Since knowledge is power, I focus on educating my patients so they can take control of their IBD and their lives.

My reviews

4.7

Overall Experience
68 Ratings
About our process
Nov 03, 2024
Dr Mahadevan and the other staff members were very helpful, courteous and responsive to our concerns and questions
Oct 08, 2024
Dr Mahadevan is wonderful. She answers all my questions and is knowledgeable about new research and treatment options.
Jul 19, 2024
Dr Mahadevan has been my go-to consulting GI. Great suggestions, this past video visit's conversations gave me great relief (mental!!) in her information and assessments.
May 02, 2024
The most amazing doctor I have ever met.
Apr 30, 2024
Very knowledgeable, kind and attentive to my concerns. She is really exceptional.
Mar 19, 2024
They were top notch in every way; I was both reassured and impressed.
Mar 07, 2024
Dr Mahadevan is a wonderful health care provider all around
Mar 06, 2024
Excellent provider.
Oct 12, 2023
Incredible care and knowledge with excellent communication.
Oct 10, 2023
The care provider is knowledgeable. She is businesslike. She comes across a little condescending. I prefer, and frankly need, a provider that is compassionate and friendly, someone who takes time to listen and is able to respond to my concerns in an empathetic way.
Aug 29, 2023
Dr. Mahadevan seems to have a very stern attitude towards her patients.
Jul 18, 2023
Good interaction with the provider
Jun 13, 2023
Superlative!
Jun 08, 2023
Excellent provider.
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