Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
Innovative care from experts searching
for a cure to food allergies & Celiac
Disease
Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
It is estimated that celiac disease affects as many as 1 in 150 people in the United States. Our Celiac Disease Clinic is one of only a handful in the country and is dedicated to providing cutting edge treatment based on the latest research. Allergic diseases of the intestines including Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and food allergies are also major areas of interest at Stanford. Our world-renowned researchers are working toward understanding the cause of these diseases and developing new therapies and treatment protocols.
At the Digestive Health Center at Stanford, we take a multidisciplinary team approach to provide patient centered care in the diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease, food allergies, and allergic diseases of the intestines. Nutritionists, immunologists, and gastroenterologists work together to help you manage your condition and improve patient quality of life.
Celiac Disease & Food Allergy Services:
- Diagnosis or exclusion of celiac disease
- Expert management of celiac disease patients unresponsive to treatment
- On-site expert small intestinal biopsy readings
- Management of celiac disease complications (eg. osteoporosis, anemia)
- Diagnosis and management of food intolerances and food allergies
- Collaboration with Nutrition Services and the GI Pain Clinic
Benefits To You
National Expertise. Stanford's Celiac Disease Clinic is one of only a handful in the country and conducts world class research. Our physicians are dedicated to making the latest treatments accessible to patients.
Collaborative Care. Our multi-disciplinary treatment approach ensures a comprehensive care plan that focuses on the personal needs of each patient and improves quality of life.
Meet Our Physicians
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Instructor, Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Professor Emeritus, Gastroenterology & Hepatology
President, Celiac Sprue Research Foundation
Stanford Hospital's Digestive Health Center was selected as one of the nation's best by US News & World Reports.