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Our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care Specialists

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center's team includes experts in adult and pediatric gastroenterology, surgery, pathology, radiology, nutrition and other disciplines. We also have a team of physician assistants who specialize in surgical care as well as ostomy and wound management.

Chicago inflammatory bowel disease center specialists

In addition, our center's director works with an advanced practice nurse (APN) who is trained in IBD care in the outpatient setting. The APN manages and treats inflammatory bowel disease in collaboration with the physicians. APNs see established patients independently in the clinic setting and are able to order necessary lab work or diagnostic testing and order prescription medications.

Download our IBD Center Resources document for a comprehensive overview of our program.

To schedule an appointment with an APN, please call 773-702-6140.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialists

David T. Rubin, MDDavid T. Rubin, MD

Gastroenterology

Russell D. Cohen, MDRussell D. Cohen, MD

Gastroenterology

Sushila Dalal, MDSushila Dalal, MD

Gastroenterology

Amelia Kellar, MD, MScAmelia Kellar, MD, MSc

Gastroenterology

Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MDNoa Krugliak Cleveland, MD

Gastroenterology

Edwin K. McDonald IV, MDEdwin K. McDonald IV, MD

Gastroenterology

Dejan Micic, MDDejan Micic, MD

Gastroenterology

Joel Pekow, MDJoel Pekow, MD

Gastroenterology

Research

Eugene Chang, MD
Bana Jabri, PhD

Registered Dietitians

Beth Wall, MS, RD
Lori Welstead, RD
Courtney Schuchmann, RD

Advance Practice Nurses

Michele Rubin, APN, Surgery
Associate Director, IBD Center

Marita Kametas, APN/Ostomy Nurse
APN Director

Michele Kaplon-Jones, APN
Jennifer Labas, APN
Paulina Petrishka, APN
Sarah Massey, APN
Christina Sands, APN
Stephanie Thomas, APN

Clinic Nursing Team

Mary Ayers, RN, Director
Linda Chaussey RN
Linda Kulig, RN
Mary Ann Thompson, RN
Donna Nozicka RN, BSN
Nicole Thurston, RN
Leigh Anne Pena, RN

Research Nurses

Audrone Meiliulyte, RN, BSN

Clinical Trials

Kristi Kearney, RN
Clinical Trials Manager for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Nutrition and Translational Research

US News and World Report 2023-24 Badge for Gastroenterology

Nationally Ranked in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery

According to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-24 Rankings.

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You can also schedule an appointment instantly for in-person and video visits through our online scheduling portal.

The information you provide will enable us to assist you as efficiently as possible. A representative will contact you within one to two business days to help you schedule an appointment.

You can also make an appointment with our providers by:

– Scheduling a virtual video visit to see a provider from the comfort of your home

– Requesting an online second opinion from our specialists 

To speak to someone directly, please call 1-888-824-0200. If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

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