Digestive Health Care
Our Digestive Health Institute experts specialize in advanced care for digestive disorders and digestive diseases.
Digestive Health Care
Our Digestive Health Institute experts specialize in advanced care for digestive disorders and digestive diseases.
Clinical Trials
Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.
Find an open trialCutting-Edge Treatment for Digestive Disorders
Digestive diseases and other digestive problems impact millions of people each year, diminishing health and quality of life. At the USC Digestive Health Institute, our digestive health specialists treat a broad range of chronic and acute digestive problems and concerns. Our institute’s seven centers of excellence ensure you receive world-class, comprehensive, coordinated care for your digestive health.
We specialize in all types of gastrointestinal disorders such as:
- Crohn’s disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Liver disease
- Pancreatitis
- Ulcerative colitis
In addition, we provide treatment for obesity-related and metabolic conditions, offering both surgical and minimally invasive procedures that result in exceptional patient outcomes.
Our Centers
The USC Digestive Health Institute comprises seven centers of excellence that together address a broad spectrum of digestive disorders and conditions.
- USC Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
- USC Obesity Center
- USC Esophageal and Foregut Disorders Center
- USC Small Bowel Center
- USC Colon Polyp Resection Center
- USC Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Disease Center
- USC Cirrhosis Center
Centers and Programs
The USC Digestive Health Institute team treats a wide range of digestive diseases and digestive disorders using advanced therapies, surgeries and treatments.
Conditions We Treat
- Alcohol-related liver disease
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Biliary (gallbladder) disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulitis
- Fatty liver disease
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal cancer (colon cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, rectal cancer, stomach cancer)
- Gastroparesis
- Genetic liver disease
- Hiatal hernias
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Liver disease
- Metabolic liver disease
- Microscopic colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Small bowel tumors
- Spleen disorders
- Ulcerative colitis
- Viral hepatitis
Treatments We Offer
- Bariatric surgery
- Endoscopic ablation and resection
- Liver cancer care
- Liver transplant
Our Team
Stuart A. Abel, MD
James L. Buxbaum, MD
Cynthia Cherfane, MD
Carol J. Chow, NP-C
Allen Ghlandian, MD
Caitlin C. Houghton, MD
Jeffrey A. Kahn, MD
Ani Amirian Kardashian, MD
Saro Khemichian, MD
Michael Lin, MD
John C. Lipham, MD
Surinder K. Mann, MD
Neel Kamal Mann, MD
Florence-Damilola Oyinola Odufalu, MD
Nipaporn Pichetshote, MD
Luke R. Putnam, MD
Kathleen Kay Rosario, NP-C
Ara Sahakian, MD
Kamran Samakar, MD
Sarah Sheibani, MD
Sharon Shiraga, MD
Edy Soffer, MD
Jacques Van Dam, MD
Liyun Yuan, MD
Bing Zhang, MD
Kali Zhou, MD
James L. Buxbaum, MD
Cynthia Cherfane, MD
Jeffrey A. Kahn, MD
Ani Amirian Kardashian, MD
Saro Khemichian, MD
Michael Lin, MD
Surinder K. Mann, MD
Neel Kamal Mann, MD
Florence-Damilola Oyinola Odufalu, MD
Nipaporn Pichetshote, MD
Ara Sahakian, MD
Sarah Sheibani, MD
Edy Soffer, MD
Jacques Van Dam, MD
Liyun Yuan, MD
Bing Zhang, MD
Kali Zhou, MD
Kathleen Kay Rosario, NP-C
Stuart A. Abel, MD
Allen Ghlandian, MD
Caitlin C. Houghton, MD
John C. Lipham, MD
Luke R. Putnam, MD
Kamran Samakar, MD
Sharon Shiraga, MD
Carol J. Chow, NP-C
Clinical Trials
Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.
Find an open trialState-of-the-Art Care for Digestive Disorders
We are committed to providing personalized care. Each patient receives a plan tailored to meet their unique health needs, resulting in a better experience and better outcomes.
Our multidisciplinary team of digestive health specialists includes world-renowned tertiary and quaternary care experts who bring a wealth of experience in treating complex digestive health issues.
Our experts — gastroenterologists, general surgeons, medical oncologists, internists, endocrinologists and more — collaborate to design the most effective care plan for you.
We are a hub of innovation with access to the latest scientific innovations for preventing, detecting and treating complex digestive health issues.
Our state-of-the-art care includes novel approaches to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques and tumor profiling to personalize each patient’s treatment plan.
World-Class Leadership
Our internationally renowned physicians and clinicians are dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. We are leaders in cutting-edge treatments, breakthrough research and exceptional outcomes.
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