Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program

Why Choose Us: The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program at Stanford Health Care

Our team approach to care sets us apart. With a dedicated team of inflammatory bowel disease specialists, we offer a level of expertise available in only a handful of programs across the U.S.

Highlights of our program include:

• Expertise: As a referral center, patients come to us from all over the country. Our broad-based knowledge in every aspect of IBD care helps us expertly deliver a broad range of treatments. Learn more about inflammatory bowel disease.
• Pioneering research: Using research to advance the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease care, our experts are exploring novel treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This work includes studies focusing on nutrition and alternative treatments such as herbal treatments for ulcerative colitis.
• Seamless care: Using a team approach, gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, dieticians and other specialists address your every need. Ongoing communication helps us coordinate care to address potential complications, so we can minimize their impact on your well-being.
• Personalized approach: After comprehensive diagnostic testing, our experts work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that reflects your unique needs and preferences.

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Treatment in the San Francisco Bay Area

Inflammatory bowel disease is not a disease itself, but a group of conditions that cause irritation and swelling in your digestive tract. Our program delivers innovative care for all forms of IBD, with special emphasis on ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, the two most common forms.

Specialized care for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis at Stanford Health Care includes:

• Selecting the best treatment: From advanced IBD medical management therapies to minimally invasive colorectal surgery, our experts work together to select and meticulously plan the best treatment for your condition.
• Symptom relief: Inflammatory bowel disease symptoms can affect your ability to perform basic daily activities, such as eating and leaving your house. We offer treatments that quickly relieve symptoms and help you stay that way for as long as possible (remission).
• Managing flare-ups and complications: Even if you achieve remission, it's still possible to experience symptom flare-ups every now and then. Our extensive experience helps us manage your condition so you can get the relief you need, no matter how frequently you need care or how bad your symptoms get.
• Advanced care for specific symptoms: Experts in our Gastrointestinal (GI) Pain Clinic help you get relief from constant pain and discomfort. Experts from GI Nutrition Services make sure you get the nutrients you need and help you find foods that are less likely to cause symptoms.

IBD Program: Conditions We Treat

We treat many types of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Learn more about conditions we treat in our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program.

IBD Treatments

We customize a treatment plan for you so you can get long-term relief of symptoms. Treatment options include ileal J-pouch surgery and small bowel resection. Learn more about inflammatory bowel disease treatments.

IBD Care: Programs and Services

We use an integrated approach to IBD care, collaborating with many specialists within Stanford Health Care, including nutrition services and our GI Pain Clinic. Learn more about IBD programs and services we offer.