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
- Biliary & Pancreatic Health Service
- Gastrointestinal Motility Program
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
- Gastroenterological Oncology Clinic
- Clinical Nutrition Program
- Hepatology and Liver Transplant Program
Resources
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