Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The University of Colorado’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is an internationally-renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and therapy of diseases of the digestive tract, pancreas and liver. 

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has world class faculty and staff making contributions to research, clinical trials, and nationally-recognized patient care. 

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is rapidly growing, with clinical practices throughout the state of Colorado and more than 80 researchers, physicians and staff, all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery, interdisciplinary research, and training.

Division News

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness month, and each year, more than 18,000 new cases of esophageal cancer are diagnosed and many are discovered in advanced stages. Watch this video from our very own, Dr. Sachin Wani, for ways to prevent and reduce your risk of developing esophageal cancer.

Congratulations to Dr. Sachin Wani who is leading a study to test the effectiveness of a novel diagnostic tool to improve detection of early esophageal cancer! Dr. Wani has also received the ASGE Distinguished Endoscopic Research Mentoring Award - Crystal Awards 2022 by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy!

Congratulations to Dr. Jordan Karlitz who was featured in an ABC news article for a study that we was a co-author on regarding the Shifts in the Proportion of Distant Stage Early-Onset Colorectal Adenocarcinoma in the United States!

Debbie Cheng, MD, Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology was selected for ASGE LEAD 2022 class. The ASGE’s highly selective Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program for diverse women in gastroenterology gives female gastroenterologists an opportunity to enhance their leadership and career development skills through education, coaching and networking.

Calen Steiner, MD, Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, was recently published in the April 2022 issue of AGA. He is the lead author on “Biomarkers for the Prediction and Diagnosis of Fibrostenosing Crohn’s Disease: A Systematic Review,” which discusses how intestinal strictures are a common complication of Crohn’s disease. Biomarkers of these intestinal strictures would assist in their prediction, diagnosis, and monitoring.

Awards & Accomplishments

The University of Colorado Hospital ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report in their "Best Hospitals for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery in Colorado" rankings.