Welcome to our division

message from the division chief
Chris Forsmark, M.D.
The distinguished faculty of our division have a commitment to educating rising physicians and conducting innovative research, in addition to providing excellent care in their clinical activities. The division consistently excels in these areas and is ranked among the best in the nation.

U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT 2020-21
UF Health Shands Hospital Ranked Best in Florida
UF Health Shands Hospital ranks among the nation’s best in nine medical specialties, including gastroenterology and GI surgery, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Division specialties
Division Specialties
The division of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition has some of the nation's top-ranked clinicians and researchers. Our faculty is committed to providing world-class patient care, while developing novel treatment options and advancing research in the field.

Division news & announcements
UF scientist works to develop colon cancer…
Colon cancer may be treated or even prevented by altering microorganisms in the intestine and by combating inflammation with a clinical treatment…

Digestive Disease Week
During Digestive Disease Week, Anglea Pham, MD, presents results of IBD study relating to the college students with IBD and their higher risk of poor…

David R. Nelson, M.D., appointed senior vice…
Join us in congratulating David R. Nelson, M.D., in being appointed senior vice president for health affairs at UF and president of UF Health. Dr…

Highlights UF Health MedMatters
UF Health MedEd cast
Featured Speaker: Dennis Yang, M.D.
Third Space Endoscopy and Advanced Endoscopic Resection Techniques in the Gastrointestinal Tract

UF Health Med Matters
UF Health Aids College Students with IBD in Care Transition
IBD is an umbrella term for chronic disorders that involve inflammation of the digestive tract, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

GI & GI Surgery Updates
UF Health MedMatters Features Division of GI & GI Surgery
Visit the UF Health MedMatters website to read more featured articles about research and clinical advances at UF Health Shands Hospital.
