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Gary Lichtenstein, MD, Gastroenterology, Philadelphia, PA

GaryLichtensteinMDAGAF, FACG, FACP, FCCF(He/Him)

Gastroenterology • Philadelphia, PA

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Professor of Medicine, University Pennsylvania School of Medicine Vice Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Development and Philanthropy Emeritus Director, Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease University of Pennsylvania Health System

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  • Office

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard
    7-South Pavilion, Room 753, Perelman Center
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-349-8222
    Fax+1 215-349-5915

Summary

  • Dr. Gary Lichtenstein is a gastroenterologist based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. He completed his medical education at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, followed by an internal medicine residency at Duke University Hospital and a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Lichtenstein has contributed extensively to research with publications on ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease management. His professional honors include the Annual Distinguished Academic Clinician Award from the American Gastroenterological Association and recognition in Philadelphia Magazine's top doctors list.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1987 - 1990
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1985 - 1988
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Annual Distinguished Academic Clinician Award American Gastroenterological Association, 2020
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2004-2020
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2003-2016, 2018-2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pregnancy Outcomes Reported During the 13-Year TREAT Registry: A Descriptive Report  
    Russell D Cohen, Uma Mahadevan, Bruce A Salzberg, Gary R Lichtenstein, William J Sandborn, Michael Safdi, Nature
  • Correction: ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Crohn’s Disease in Adults  
    Gary R Lichtenstein, Bruce E Sands, Miguel D Regueiro, Kim L Isaacs, Nature

Lectures

  • Crohn's Disease Medical Management 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/10/2018

Other

Press Mentions

  • My Takes on Virtual AIBD 2020: Perspectives from a Conference Chair
    My Takes on Virtual AIBD 2020: Perspectives from a Conference ChairDecember 15th, 2020
  • GI Leaders Recognized by AGAs Prestigious Recognition Prizes
    GI Leaders Recognized by AGAs Prestigious Recognition PrizesFebruary 13th, 2020
  • The Use of an Electronic Health Record Patient Portal to Access Diagnostic Test Results by Emergency Patients at an Academic Medical Center: Retrospective Study
    The Use of an Electronic Health Record Patient Portal to Access Diagnostic Test Results by Emergency Patients at an Academic Medical Center: Retrospective StudyJune 28th, 2019
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Committees

  • Chair, Professional Education Committee-member NSAC- Crohn's Colitis Foundation 2024 - Present
  • Chair, Professional Membership Committee- Member NSAC- Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation 2021 - 2024

Professional Memberships

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