The Crohn's and Colitis Center is the only center in New England exclusively dedicated to the care of patients with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory bowel diseases. This unique Center offers innovative care, compassionate support, and research to benefit you, all in one convenient location. Our goal is to help you manage your disease so you can live a rich and rewarding life.

• 165 Cambridge Street
• 100 Charles River Plaza, 9th floor
• Boston, MA 02114
• (617) 724-6005

Bruce E. Sands, MD Medical Co-Director	Joshua R. Korzenik, MD Medical Co-Director
Scott Snapper, MD PhD Staff Physician	Viajy Yajnik, MD Staff Physician
Ramnik Xavier, MD Staff Physician	Richard Hodin, MD Surgical Director
David Rattner, MD Chief of General Surgery	Harland Winter, MD Pediatric Director
Daniel K. Podolsky, MD Chief Gastrointestinal Unit	Paul Shellito, MD Department of Surgery
Liliana Bordeianou MD Department of Surgery	Beth-Ann Norton, MS, RN, CS Adult Nurse Practitioner

TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

Massachusetts General Hospital's Gastroenterology Department is consistently named among the top five in the country in U.S. News & World Report. In addition, the Crohn's and Colitis Center is a Center of Excellence, recognized for patient care, education, and research in the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

INNOVATIVE CARE

We are one of the first centers in the world to offer Remicade - now the standard of care - to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Our commitment to innovation continues today with active involvement in research and trials of promising new medications and devices to treat inflammatory bowel diseases.

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Our facilities provide a comfortable, soothing environment designed to meet your needs. All services are located in our newly renovated space, just steps from Massachusetts General Hospital. Whenever possible, we will coordinate all of your necessary appointments in one visit. Services include:

• Office consultation
• Endoscopy
• Infusion therapy
• Psychiatry
• Support groups
• Nutritional counseling
• Access to new therapies

CARE FOR ALL AGES

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are lifelong diseases, and we treat patients of all ages, pediatric and adult. Our pediatric specialists help parents address the special concerns of growth and physical and social development in their children and assist their adolescent patients in making a smooth transition to adult GI care at the appropriate time.

FULL RANGE OF TREATMENT OPTIONS

We offer the full range of conventional and innovative medical therapies as well as advanced surgical procedures. We are a resource for patients with difficult-to-manage disease. Our doctors are experienced in fine-tuning medical therapy and helping patients with persistent symptoms obtain relief.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

The Crohn's and Colitis Center brings the expertise of many specialties, including medicine, endoscopy, surgery, GI radiology, GI pathology, nursing, psychiatry, and nutrition, to focus on you. Together, we design a personalized care plan to meet your individual needs. The entire IBD team meets weekly at the IBD Forum, an opportunity for a roomful of minds to focus on your needs, your treatment, and your progress.

EDUCATION AND SUPPORT

Patient education and support are important components of our mission. All our staff are committed to helping you understand your disease, weigh your treatment options, participate in your treatment, and feel in control of your disease.

ACCESS TO CLINICAL TRIALS

Our research offices and staff are an integral part of the Center, and all patients have easy access to trials of new therapies. Of course, you may not need or wish to participate in trials of new therapies. However, if your symptoms persist despite the best medical therapy, or if you are unable to tolerate the side effects of standard medication, clinical trials offer you the opportunity to try therapies that may be more effective for you. We have between five and ten trials of new therapies ongoing at any time.

BE PART OF PRISM

We are beginning an important long-term study of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. We expect to follow patients over a number of years to see how they progress and how they respond to treatment. We hope to identify markers that may predict the course of a patient's disease and whether the patient will respond to certain treatments. We expect this information will lead to development of better diagnostic tests and new treatments to benefit all patients. You may choose to participate in this landmark study.

WE WORK WITH YOUR DOCTOR

If you have been referred by your primary care physician or gastroenterologist, we will be happy to work with them in whatever way you find most helpful.

CALL US FOR AN APPOINTMENT

To request a consultation with one of our specialists, please call the number above and you will be instructed as to what information you need to provide prior to your appointment.