Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, part of the Department of Medicine, offers world-class patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.
LGBTQIA+ Digestive Care
Inclusive and dedicated care for all
Personalized, Multidisciplinary Digestive Care
BIDMC is proud to provide exemplary digestive care for patients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. At the Center for LGBTQIA+ Digestive Health, our mission is to ensure our patients of all backgrounds receive routine and advanced digestive health management and treatment in a supportive and affirming space. We are the first center in the nation to provide personalized care to the LGBTQIA+ community for the full spectrum of digestive health conditions.
We work closely with the specialist care services within our division, with whom we can consult, co-manage care, or refer to as personalized to our patient’s needs. Our collaborations include but are not limited to, specialists in IBD, gynecology, motility, pancreas, hepatology, genetics, general surgery and thoracic surgery.
Conditions We Treat
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Celiac disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Microscopic colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Colorectal cancer
- Rectal bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal fissures
- Diverticulitis
- Rectal prolapse
- Anorectal sexually transmitted infections
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Fecal incontinence
- Anal dysplasia and cancer
- Gas
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
Procedures & Screenings
Our faculty provides colonoscopy and endoscopy services, including screening colonoscopies which are recommended at 45 years old for those at average risk. Our team performs procedures on our main BIDMC campuses, as well as throughout the community Beth Israel Deaconess sites to deliver care closer to home.
Training & Fenway Health Collaboration
All our providers are collaborators with Fenway Health and have received training to be leaders in Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM or LGBTQIA+) health via the LGBTIQA+ Health Education Center. Center director Dr. Alexander Goldowsky is also the dedicated GI specialist for Gender Affirming Services at BIDMC.
Request an Appointment
To make an appointment with one of our LGBTQIA+ digestive health providers, please reach out to our call center at 617-754-8888 for gastroenterology or 617-667-4159 for colorectal surgery.
Meet the Team
Our dedicated team includes specialists in General Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and Colorectal Surgery.
