From Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to colorectal cancer and all types of liver disease, we offer leading-edge treatments for GI and liver disorders. In addition, our specialists treat more digestive disease patients than any other center in the region.

Why Choose Us for Gastrointestinal or Hepatology Conditions

  • All the specialists you need: As a teaching hospital, we have all the specialists necessary onsite to treat complex GI and liver conditions in a single integrated team.
  • Expertise: Our 14 specialists are board certified in gastroenterology; four are double board certified in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology.
  • Advanced treatments: We offer the most advanced treatments and technologies found only in major metropolitan academic medical centers. We are one of only a few centers in Southern California to offer fecal microbiota transplantation and biofeedback for pelvic floor disorders.
  • Nationally recognized: Loma Linda University Medical Center was recognized as "high performing" in gastroenterology for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report. We've also been named a Center of Excellence for Liver Transplantation by multiple agencies.
  • Whole person care: Our Prehabilitation Program for waitlisted patients helps prepare you mentally and physically before your transplant surgery. We also offer patient support groups and other events as resources for your overall health.
  • Fatty liver disease care: We have a dedicated fatty liver clinic and also offer clinical trials for fatty liver disease.

Whole Person Care

Science has long made a close connection with the brain and the gut. We believe in treating the whole patient: body, mind and spirit. Our prehabilitation program helps waitlisted patients prepare psychologically and physically for their transplant surgery through counseling and education. Our support groups help patients connect with others who are on the same care journey.

What Our Physicians Are Saying
“At Loma Linda University Health, we do things differently. We coordinate your care within our multidisciplinary team of digestive disease experts to provide a personalized treatment plan that’s just right for you. That way you can focus on healing, rather than navigating the healthcare system.”
Michael Volk, MD
Division Head, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department
What Our Physicians Are Saying
“At Loma Linda University Health, we do things differently. We coordinate your care within our multidisciplinary team of digestive disease experts to provide a personalized treatment plan that’s just right for you. That way you can focus on healing, rather than navigating the healthcare system.”
Michael Volk, MD
Division Head, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department