Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute

The Gastroenterology and GI Surgery Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been ranked among the top 10 in the nation for 5 straight years by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. Thanks to our team for your commitment to innovative research and patient care. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/gastroenterolo…

Our Digestive Health Institute physicians celebrate the grand opening of the Center for Advanced Endoscopy. These dedicated physicians played a substantial role in bringing this center to life. Pictured from left to right: Amrita Sethi, MD; John E. Pandolfino, MD; Srinadh Komanduri, MD; Faisal Q. Khan, MD; Rajesh N. Keswani, MD; and Aziz A. Aadam, MD.

Sri Komanduri (@Scopesdoc), MD, associate chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, delivers his presentation, "Enhancing Patient Care with Digital Health Solutions" at @DDWMeeting. #DDW2026

Stephen B. Hanauer (@NMH_SHanauerMD), MD, medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute, speaks on an @AmerGastroAssn expert panel at @DDWMeeting. #DDW2026

Livia A. Guadagnoli (@GuadagnoliLivia), PhD, with her poster presentation at @DDWMeeting. Dustin A. Carlson, MD; Wenjun Kou, PhD; and John E. Panolfino (@JPandolfinoMD), MD, served as co-authors on this study, which assesses whether self-reported esophageal symptom questionnaires are able to differentiate between GERD, motility disorders and normal esophageal function. #DDW2026

We’re proud to share that Stephen Hanauer, MD, has been highlighted in the DDW Legends series. In the feature, Dr. Hanauer reflects on his decades-long DDW journey, from an early career challenge at his first meeting to a pivotal clinical debate that helped influence industry thinking. His story underscores the impact physician leaders can have through thoughtful inquiries and a commitment to progress. Congratulations to Dr. Hanauer on this well-deserved recognition! Read the full feature here: news.ddw.org/news/ddw-legen…

John E. Pandolfino, MD (@JPandolfinoMD) presents STATE OF THE ART: ESOPHAGUS lecture at @DDWMeeting. #DDW2026

Rajesh N. Keswani (@RKeswaniMD), MD, welcomes presenters to the "Striving for Polyp Detection Nirvana" abstract lecture session at @DDWMeeting. #DDW2026

Benjamin Moy (@bmmoy1), MD, delivers his presentation, "Novel Bile-Based Microbiome Signatures for Predicting Post-ECRP Pancreatitis" at @DDWMeeting. #DDW2026

We’re proud to share that @NIDDKgov has awarded a four-year, $2.73 million NIH R01 to our TOPSPIN project — Top-dOwn Proteomic Signatures for cirrhosis ProgressIoN! Led by Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH, and Neil Kelleher, PhD, this work will advance the prediction and prevention of cirrhosis decompensation through top-down proteomics. Read more here: reporter.nih.gov/search/sPZIM5m…

Join our team of gastroenterologists at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2026 from May 2 through 5 in Chicago, Illinois. We invite you to attend a lecture by John E. Pandolfino, MD, on May 4. See all of our presenters: breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/gastroenterolo…

Thank you to our physicians, presenters, attendees and sponsors for making this year's #IBDMasterclass a success. It was an honor to host this program with some of the most respected leaders in IBD management for a day of education and collaboration.

While 2 to 3 grams of creatine monohydrate per day is “generally recognized as safe,” according to Stefany Veldhuizen, RD, she suggests consulting a physician or registered dietitian before starting new supplements. Read her full thoughts in USA Today: msn.com/en-us/health/o…

Join our team of gastroenterologists at Digestive Disease Week® 2026 from May 2 through 5 in Chicago, Illinois. Don’t miss these three presentations on May 5 from Rajesh N. Keswani, MD, director of Endoscopy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. See all of our presenters: breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/gastroenterolo…

Join our team of gastroenterologists at Digestive Disease Week®2026 from May 2 through 5 in Chicago, Illinois. Rajesh N. Keswani, MD, director of Endoscopy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will both present and serve as a panelist on Tuesday, May 5. See all of our presenters: breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/gastroenterolo…

Parambir Dulai (@PDulaiMD), MD, a Northwestern Medicine gastroenterologist and IBD specialist, discusses developments in IBD treatment guidelines during Session One at the #IBDMasterclass.

Course Director Eugene Yen (@EugeneYenMD), MD, welcomes attendees to the Northwestern Medicine 3rd Annual #IBDMasterclass to kick off Session One: Updates in Management and Treatment.

Safe travels to #DDW2026 ✈️ We can’t wait to welcome #GITwitter and #LiverTwitter to @McCormick_Place in Chicago and online!

The Northwestern Medicine 3rd Annual #IBDMasterclass has begun in Chicago!

Stephen B. Hanauer, MD, provides tips and guidance for stomach flu treatment in a recent article in Prevention: “If you have stomach flu, I usually tell patients to avoid milk products for a week.” Read the article here: prevention.com/health/a709372…