Gastroenterology & Nutrition

The faculty of the Loyola Gastroenterology Division are nationally recognized for their expertise in general gastroenterology, pancreaticobiliary disease, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal behavioral medicine, and gastrointestinal motility disorders. We utilize innovative techniques and interventions to help serve our patient's needs. We work closely with other disciplines at Loyola to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for all our patients.

Our faculty are involved with clinical supervision, didactic teaching, and research mentorship for medical students, residents and fellows. We train up to 12 fellows and promote their development into clinical leaders in the field.

Clinical Services

Resources

Faculty

Gail Hecht, MD, AGAF

Assistant Dean, Medical Student Research
Professor

Specialties

  • Gut Microbiota
  • Intestinal infections

Ayokunle Abegunde, MD

Assistant Professor

Specialties

  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy-Endoscopy
  • Diarrheal Illnesses
  • Dysphagia
  • GERD-Swallowing Disorders C. Difficile Infection
  • General Gastroenterology
  • Peptic Ulcer

 

Sarah Kinsinger, PHD

Director, Behavioral Medicine for Digestive Health
Associate Professor

Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Women's Health
  • Health Psychology
  • Medical Hypnosis

Brian Liem, DO

Assistant Professor

Specialties

  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy-Endoscopy
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dysphagia
  • Esophageal Motility
  • GERD
  • General Gastroenterology
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Esophageal Disorders

 

Amanda Siegel, MD

Associate Professor

Specialties

  • Abdominal pain 
  • Constipation 
  • Diarrhea 
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease 
  • General gastroenterology 
  • Nausea/vomiting 
  • Colonoscopy