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Inflammatory bowel disease
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that refers to two inflammatory conditions, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Approximately 1.6 million Americans suffer from IBD, most likely to be seen in patients between the ages of 15 and 30.
- Crohn’s disease is a digestive disorder that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus.
- Ulcerative colitis is a digestive disorder that can affect any part of the large intestine.
At UF Health, we take even the most difficult to treat, complex cases for the full-range of IBD, including:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Celiac disease
- Mastocytic enterocolitis
- Non-malignant mast cell disorders
- Short bowel syndrome
- Autoimmune digestive disorders
Our multidisciplinary team is committed to improving the lives of individuals suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases by providing the highest level of personalized patient care, advancing research and discovering innovative treatment options through our numerous clinical trials. Together, we bring together decades of digestive disease expertise from a wide range of clinical specialties.
Clinical trials
We are dedicated to discovering new, more effective ways to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of digestive disease through leading-edge research and clinical trials. Patients benefit from the most advanced treatments available and the expertise of our clinician scientists.
To learn more about clinical trials currently being offered or to request a consult, please call (352) 265-8971
How we diagnose IBD
- EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and colonoscopy
- Intestinal ultrasound
- MR enterography & CT enterography
- Small bowel enteroscopy
- Video capsule endoscopy
Our experts
Our care team is comprised of board-certified gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, rheumatologists, a pharmacist and dedicated triage nurses, along with our endoscopists, dietitians, pathologists and clinical psychologists with expertise in dealing with inflammatory disorders.
Gastroenterologists
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Angela Pham, MDGastroenterologist
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S D Rampertab, MDGastroenterologist
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Gastroenterologist
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Colorectal surgeons
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Thomas E Read, MD, FACS, FASCRSColon and Rectal Surgeon
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Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Johan Nordenstam, MD, PhDColon and Rectal Surgeon
Rheumatologists
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Westley H Reeves, MDRheumatologist (Joints & Arthritis Specialist)
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Michael R Bubb, MDRheumatologist (Joints & Arthritis Specialist)
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Ann D Chauffe, DO, MPHRheumatologist (Joints & Arthritis Specialist)
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Elizabeth K Chu, MDRheumatologist (Joints & Arthritis Specialist)
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Eric S Sobel, MD, PhDRheumatologist (Joints & Arthritis Specialist)
Staff
IBD clinical pharmacist
- Timothy S Edminster, PharmD
IBD triage nurses
- Jenny E Leaderer
- Nell D Wade
IBD patient navigator
- Karen C Yung
Our locations
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Specialty Care Practice UF Health Gastroenterology – Medical Specialties – Medical Plaza
Patient education
Want to know more? Check out our Patient Education section for more information.
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