Gastroenterology

Welcome

Welcome to the Division of Gastroenterology within the Department of Internal Medicine at SIU Medicine. Our team provides intensive, community-based education for medical students and residents while also providing superior digestive medical care. Our gastroenterologists diagnose and treat patients living with conditions affecting the digestive system, including Barrett’s esophagus, heartburn, pancreatitis, colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, gallbladder disease, hepatitis, celiac disease, and pelvic floor dysfunction. We use a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services and technologies, including minimally invasive strategies, that help alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal upset, resolve digestive dysfunction and improve outcomes.

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Research at SIU Medicine

"The way we teach our medical students and resident physicians is what SIU Medicine is all about. From that trickles down so much more that leads to great patient care to further research to improving the future of medicine.",  M. Neumeister, MD

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Senator Durbin, SIU Medicine leaders express concerns about federal budget cuts

Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.
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Finishing strong: 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress Report

A new progress report has been published to outline the accomplishments that reflect the resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment of our entire SIU Medicine community.
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Gastroenterology adds Fellowship program

The SIU Division of Gastroenterology has obtained ACGME accreditation for a new Fellowship program. The achievement has been reached after decades of development. A fellowship is advanced training a