Our multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists and subspecialists in areas such as dermatology, neurology, thyroid disease and other disorders associated with celiac disease aims to provide the highest levels of comprehensive care to our patients.

Our GI team includes physicians, dietitians, and a behavioral psychologist who all work together to provide comprehensive care for our patients. Our highly trained physicians provide the initial clinical evaluation in order to make the diagnosis of celiac disease/gluten insensitivity. Once the diagnosis is made, they will continue to monitor closely for ongoing symptoms and possible complications. Our specialized dietitians also play an integral role in patient care, providing an in-depth education on the gluten-free (GF) diet. We know that celiac disease/gluten sensitivity can be accompanied by a variety of psychosocial effects, such as social isolation from following a special diet and difficulty in coping with a lifelong illness. For this reason, our team also includes a behavioral psychologist to help manage these effects.

The Celiac Disease Program provides specialized care for individuals diagnosed with celiac disease, where the ingestion of gluten leads to inflammation of the small intestine, as well as for those with gluten or wheat sensitivity. 

The program’s comprehensive services are tailored to treat patients who present with a variety of symptoms suggestive of celiac disease, including but not limited to anemia, digestive issues, and dermatitis herpetiformis. Additionally, the program addresses the needs of individuals who continue to experience symptoms despite adhering to a gluten-free diet, potentially indicating complications that require further medical investigation and intervention. Support is also extended to those with Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS), a group that exhibits similar symptoms to celiac disease without the characteristic antibodies or intestinal damage, and who may benefit from dietary modifications supervised by the program’s skilled dietitians.

The Celiac Disease Program offers a wide array of services tailored to meet the needs of individuals affected by celiac disease and gluten/wheat sensitivities:

To schedule a clinic visit to discuss celiac disease or another gastrointestinal disorder, call the U-M Health Gastroenterology Call Center at 888-229-7408.

Gastroenterology at U-M Health has a long tradition of basic laboratory and clinical research excellence. Since the division's beginning in 1947, U-M has provided national leadership in gastroenterology. Our division has consistently been among the top centers funded by the National Institutes of Health. With the addition of the Celiac Disease Program to our division, we hope to continue that tradition of excellence in research in this unique population of patients.