Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care
Transformative IBD care for more predictable, lasting relief
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.
Conditions we treat
Advanced endoscopy for early detection and minimally invasive GI care
Our gastroenterologists provide advanced endoscopy to diagnose and treat many gastrointestinal disorders. We use the latest technology to view the digestive tract, find problems early, and provide minimally invasive care for a quicker recovery.
Advanced treatment options for inflammatory bowel disease
While there’s no cure for IBD, there are a full range of treatment options. We’ll work with you to choose the best plan for your symptoms, goals, and lifestyle.
Medications help you manage your IBD by controlling symptoms, reducing inflammation, and slowing disease progression. You have access to all available IBD medications and numerous clinical trials that offer emerging treatment options. Your care team helps you understand how each option supports your inflammatory bowel disease management, monitors how well your medicines are working, and adjusts your plan to keep symptoms under control.
Most IBD treatments today are taken at home. If you do need an intravenous (IV) infusion, our dedicated centers offer a calm, comfortable setting with nurses trained in infusion care who monitor you during each visit.
You’ll also have support from our dedicated IBD pharmacy team. They help you get insurance approval, understand your medications, and navigate any requirements for both infusion and at-home therapies.
For some people, inflammatory bowel disease treatment includes surgery. Our colorectal surgeons are part of our IBD care team and are trained experts in the surgical care of inflammatory bowel disease. They work closely with our gastroenterologists and with you to determine the approach that best supports your health and quality of life.
Driving innovation for better IBD outcomes
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 doctors
Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.
Locations
Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.