Comprehensive Pancreas Program

Comprehensive Pancreas Program

  • About
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • Research
  • Locations
  • Doctors

    • The Comprehensive Pancreas Program at U-M Health is a National Pancreas Foundation recognized Center of Excellence, the first in Michigan.

    Our Approach

    The Comprehensive Pancreas Program at U-M Health is a National Pancreas Foundation recognized Center of Excellence, the first in Michigan and the only program to receive the designation for both pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Our multidisciplinary team provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment options for pancreatitis and pancreatic disorders that are not widely available, performed by experienced gastroenterologists with high volumes in these procedures.

    As a Center of Excellence we aim to improve consistent standards of care of patients with pancreatic disease by:

    • Providing the best possible care and outcomes for patients to improve their quality of life
    • Raising awareness and understanding of pancreatitis through educational programs
    • Meeting specified criteria and completing an extensive program audit
    • Offering clinical trials
    • Supporting programs in smoking and alcohol cessation
    • Contributing to a national registry

    Appointment Information

    To learn more or to make an appointment, call the GI Call Center at 888-229-7408.

    Research

    We have research efforts underway to understand the natural history of pancreatitis, and to find biomarkers for earlier diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, which can mimic pancreatitis.

    Locations
    • Gastroenterology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 3 Reception D
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2435       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Eileen So Carpenter, MD

    Eileen So Carpenter, MD, PhD

    Assistant Professor

    Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

    Richard Soon Young Kwon, MD, FASGE

    Clinical Professor

    Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

    Jorge David Machicado Rivero, MD

    Jorge David Machicado Rivero, MD, MPH

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

    George Mangalasseril Philips, MD

    George Mangalasseril Philips, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Gastroenterology

    Allison Raye Schulman, MD, MPH, FASGE

    Clinical Professor

    Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

    Erik Wamsteker, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

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