The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and the health of our community through world-renowned medical education, cutting-edge research and outstanding clinical care.

We play an integral role in liver transplantation, hosting one of the longest-standing liver transplant programs in the United States and are nationally recognized for contributions to the development and practice of ERCP and EUS. Our research is recognized world-wide for its contributions to the development of microbiota-based therapeutics for treatment of Clostridioides difficile infections.
 

27
Faculty
102
Publications (2022)
23
Funded Grants and Clinical Trials (2022)
Stuart Amateau , MD, PhD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF

Stuart Amateau , MD, PhD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF

Division Director 

These are exciting times for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. From the benchtop to the bedside, our team of regional and national thought leaders are developing innovative discoveries and delivering compassionate care throughout the health system and beyond. We remain dedicated to the continued growth of our research, clinical and educational missions spanning multiple disciplines including basic sciences, esophagology, inflammatory bowel disease, transplant hepatology, pancreatology, hepatobiliary disease, gastrointestinal malignancy, advanced endoscopy and the microbiome. 

Image of 3 doctors in hallway
Education

The University of Minnesota supports three gastroenterology fellowship training programs: an ACGME-accredited, three-year Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, an ACGME-accredited one-year Transplant Hepatology Program, and one-year Advanced ERCP/EUS Fellowship Program.

Image of Reseacher
Research

The primary goal of our research is to understand the basis of disease and translate this understanding to improved patient care. We partner with many biomedical and health science specialists across the University.

Image of faculty in OR
Patient Care

Our team approach provides the best care for patients. We diagnose and treat digestive conditions ranging from simple to complex, including disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts.

Administrative Office

Email: GIDivision@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-8999

Mailing Address

420 Delaware St SE
MMC 36
Mnpls, MN 55455

Patient Information

M Health Fairview Gastroenterology
Appointments:
 (612) 624-9709
Fax: 612-676-5036

M Health Fairview Hepatology (Liver)
Appointments: (612) 626-6100
Fax: 612-676-5036

M Health Fairview
Clinics & Surgery Center
909 Fulton Street SE
Minneapolis, MN