Division of Gastroenterology
About Us
Our Division Members
- Specialize in diseases of the gastrointestinal system and liver.
- Treat conditions ranging from ulcers to irritable bowel syndrome, to Crohn's disease and colitis.
- A subset of gastroenterologists specialize in the care of patients with liver diseases and liver transplantations.
- Are located at the University of Alberta Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Advanced Facilities and Clinical Care
- Our division is located in the state-of-the-art Zeidler Ledcor Gastrointestinal Health Centre, Canada's first multidisciplinary clinic facility dedicated solely to gastroenterology patient care and research.
- Alberta has one of the highest rates of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in the world. Special inflammatory bowel disease clinics, along with advanced nurse practitioners, provide multi-faceted, multidisciplinary care to patients with these conditions who have a high medical need.
- As a major referral centre, the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Alberta Hospital has a highly specialized consultation and advanced therapeutic endoscopy facility, a state-of-the-art in-patient unit, and highly-skilled Gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal scientists.
Our Division today
- has clinical specialists and teachers at each major Edmonton hospital,
- performs more than 25,000 advanced endoscopic surgical procedures annually,
- has developed internationally recognized programs in inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, liver failure and liver transplantation, viral liver disease and human nutrition.
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Our History
In 1964, Dr. Richard Sherbaniuk and Dr. Ronald Wensel were instrumental in founding the Division. Together, their leadership established the medical specialty of gastroenterology in Alberta. Since then, Edmonton has led Canada in gastrointestinal patient care, research and teaching.
The Division is now one of the largest in Canada and manages a leading-edge research program involving 45 graduate and undergraduate students, with over $3 million in basic and clinical research funding annually. We recently received a prestigious $22 million research award to establish a Center of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Immunity Research.
Founding of the University of Alberta Division of Gastroenterology
The Zeidler Gastrointestinal Health Centre
The Zeidler Gastrointestinal Health Centre leads innovation. The building of the Centre has helped to propel the Division of Gastroenterology onto an international stage and has led to recruitment and retention of outstanding Gastroenterologists and scientists from Edmonton and around the world.
The University Hospital Foundation and the Division of Gastroenterology acknowledges with gratitude the outstanding contributions from Edmonton philanthropist, Midge Zeidler.
Long-term support by Midge Zeidler and her family has played a significant role in advancing gastrointestinal health and research programs at the University of Alberta Hospital. They were instrumental in supporting the Gastrointestinal Health Centre from its inception and in providing the funding that made the Centre and the Building a reality. This contribution will now serve to advance the clinical care, teaching and research of gastrointestinal health for patients and their families far into the future.
You, too, can make a difference!
Please consider making a donation to support vital gastroenterology research and improve the health and well-being of those affected by digestive disorders.
Research
GastroIntestinal and Liver Disease Research Group (GILDR)
The GILDR Group is comprised of an energetic and experienced team of Research Nurses and Research Assistants. This team has gained recognition internationally for their excellence in managing and conducting all aspects of clinical trials. The GILDR Group focuses on conducting clinical trials and research studies with outcomes that will potentially improve the quality of life of those patients that suffer specifically from gastrointestinal or liver diseases.
Contact Information
For Patients
To book an appointment, please contact your physician directly. Our IBD Clinic does not book appointments.
Our Hours of Operation
Mondays to Fridays
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. MT
CLOSED weekends and statutory holidays
Our Location
IBD Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology
Zeidler Ledcor Centre, 8540 - 112 Street NW
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2X8
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IBD Clinic
Clinic Phone: 780-492-8691
Clinic Fax: 780-642-4171
Our Hours of Operation
Mondays to Fridays
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. MT
CLOSED weekends and statutory holidays
Our Location
Division of Gastroenterology
Zeidler Ledcor Centre, 8540 - 112 Street NW
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2X8
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Director, Division of Gastroenterology
Division Administrative Support
Lisa McFaull
Email: eagastro@ualberta.ca
Phone: 780-492-9840
Medical Education Program Coordinator (MEPC)
Matt Holzer
Email: medndgi@ualberta.ca
Gastroenterology Fellowship Email: megastf@ualberta.ca
Our Hours of Operation
Mondays to Fridays
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. MT
CLOSED weekends and statutory holidays
Our Location
Division of Gastroenterology
Zeidler Ledcor Centre, 8540 - 112 Street NW
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2X8
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