Expert Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — most commonly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — result in chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, causing swelling and pain. At the USC Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, our experts specialize in treating all types of IBD gastrointestinal disease, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and microscopic colitis.

Inflammation from IBD can occur anywhere in the GI tract — most commonly in the small intestine and colon — causing physical and emotional distress. At the USC Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, our gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons team up from the start to diagnose and treat you. In your first visit, you have access to both a gastroenterologist and a colorectal surgeon highly experienced in IBD procedures. Together, our multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and IBD pathologists and radiologists specializing in IBD works collaboratively throughout your treatment journey to minimize your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Our experts are highly experienced at diagnosing complex Crohn’s disease symptoms, ulcerative colitis symptoms and other IBD symptoms, establishing effective, personalized treatment.

Many of our clinicians are also advancing the field of inflammatory bowel disease through research and innovation. This is why so many physicians refer their own patients to the USC Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center for state-of-the-art treatment.

Here, you receive groundbreaking health care for inflammatory bowel disease, including:

• Treatment from leading gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons with a history of outstanding outcomes and handling complex cases
• Access to world-class clinical trials on promising therapies not yet available elsewhere
• Advanced gastroenterological assessments using a combination of endoscopy, colonoscopy, specialized image (MRI scans and CT scans) and blood and stool tests
• A wide range of treatment options, including medications and advanced surgical procedures

During your treatment here, you will also benefit from nutrition and other ongoing counseling to help minimize the impact of IBD on your daily life. Our goal is to support you in every way along your journey, and our team consistently ranks among the highest in patient-satisfaction scores.