About Us
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition excels in translational research, advanced clinical care, and the education of future specialists and physician colleagues. Ranked among the top programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Division provides care across the UPMC Health System, VA Pittsburgh, and satellite locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and collaborates with national and international foundations dedicated to advancing digestive health.
Research
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition integrates clinical excellence with extensive translational research focused on complex-trait diseases involving genetics, inflammation, and precision medicine. Spanning a wide range of thematic areas, including IBD, hepatology, pancreaticobiliary diseases, GI cancers, and women’s digestive health, divisional research is supported by core scientific disciplines like genetics, immunology, and neuroscience. Applied efforts emphasize biomarker development and clinical trial outcomes to advance individualized patient care. >> Read more
Education and Training
Committed to advancing medical education through comprehensive fellowship programs and specialized training opportunities, the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition’s fellowship programs, from its Gastroenterology Fellowship to its fellowships focused on transplant hepatology, IBD, and endoscopy, combine rigorous clinical training with exceptional research experiences. >> Read more
>> Gastroenterology Fellowship Training Program
>> Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program
>> Other Advanced Fellowship Programs
>> Digestive Diseases Research Training
Patient Care
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition delivers cutting-edge treatments and exceptional, multidisciplinary care for a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. Through UPMC Digestive Health Care and the UPMC Center for Liver Care, patients benefit from expert, personalized care for disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and nutritional health. >> Read more
News and Events
Two Department of Medicine faculty receive Pitt Health Sciences Ascending Stars Awards
Established in 2022 by Anantha Shekhar, senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of the School of Medicine, the Ascending Star Awards recognize highly productive and creative mid-career faculty with an award of $25,000. This...
Gavin Arteel, PhD, named as new Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement
It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Gavin E. Arteel, PhD, as Associate Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Arteel joined the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty as a Professor of Medicine in the Division of...
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