Anita Afzali MD MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Professor of Medicine | Division of Digestive Diseases | Executive Vice Chair of Internal Medicine | College of Medicine | Associate Chief Medical Officer | University of Cincinnati | UC Health System
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231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0551Room 6065Cincinnati, OH 45267
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Education & Training
Harvard T.H. ChanMHCM, Masters Healthcare Management , 2020 - 2022
University of WashingtonFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2008 - 2012- University of Washington School of Public HealthMPH, Epidemiology, 2012
- University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2017 - 2025
WA State Medical License 2006 - 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellowship, AGAF American Gastroenterological Association
- Abercrombie & Fitch Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Fellowship in American College of Gastroenterology; FACG
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Concomitant Use of Etrasimod With Opioids or Antidepressants in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis-A Safety Analysis.Anita Afzali, Miguel Regueiro, Andres J Yarur, Yamile Zabana, Siew C Ng
United European Gastroenterology Journal. 2025-02-01 - Impact of Prior Biologic Exposure on Ozanimod Efficacy and Safety in the Phase 3 True North Clinical Trial.Bruce E Sands, David T Rubin, Edward V Loftus Jr, Douglas C Wolf, Remo Panaccione
The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2025-01-08 - 1 citationsOzanimod in Patients With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis Naive to Advanced Therapies.Bruce E Sands, Geert D'Haens, Remo Panaccione, Miguel Regueiro, Subrata Ghosh
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2024-10-01
Journal Articles
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Baby to Baby Boomer: Pediatric and Elderly Onset of IBDAnita Afzali, Seymour Katz, Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology
Press Mentions
Etrasimod Can Be Safely Used Alongside Opioids, Antidepressants in Ulcerative ColitisMarch 19th, 2025- The Pursuit of Gender Equity in GI: ‘We Must Move Together’ with a Growth MindsetJanuary 13th, 2025
- Supporting Career Development for Women in GastroenterologyOctober 5th, 2022
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Professional Memberships
- Chair, Educational Affairs Committee
- Fellow
- World Gastroenterology OrganisationChair, Media and Community Engagement
External Links
- IBD Horizonshttp://www.ibdhorizons.org
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