Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, affects millions of people and can disrupt daily life in unpredictable ways. The autoimmune disorder causes inflammation of the digestive tract that leads to symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and rectal bleeding. At Penn Medicine, your IBD care is supported by an expert team with access to advanced diagnostics and the latest treatments guided by research. Through coordinated care across medical specialties, including rheumatologists, dermatologists, colorectal-specific surgeons, dietitians, and mental health professionals, you’re not facing IBD alone. You’ll have a team working with you every step of the way.

Penn Medicine is at the forefront of inflammatory bowel disease management, with experts who not only treat IBD but also advance the science behind it. The program is home to one of the largest research groups in the world based at an academic medical center.

Our researchers have been identifying links between IBD and the body’s immune system, the microbiome, and other factors that influence disease. This type of research, combined with our collaborative clinical teams and access to advanced diagnostics and treatments, gives you care informed by the latest knowledge and shaped around your real-world experience with IBD.

Our collaboration with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) supports teens and young adults with inflammatory bowel disease as they move from pediatric to adult care. Specialists meet with you together, review your history, and plan your next steps. A dedicated team helps make the transition smooth for you and your family.