Uma Mahadevan

MD

Gastroenterologist
Director, Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center
Chair of IBDparenthoodproject.org

Dr. Uma Mahadevan is a gastroenterologist and director of the UCSF Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center. She is an expert on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly as it relates to pregnancy and fertility, and on managing patients with complex Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

In research, Mahadevan is interested in digital health for IBD and developing novel therapies for IBD, and she is involved in trials of new drugs and dietary therapies.

Mahadevan earned her medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine, part of the State University of New York system. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System, a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCSF, and a fellowship in IBD at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

  • Education

    State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine, 1995

  • Residencies

    Mount Sinai Medical System, Internal Medicine, 1998

  • Fellowships

    Mayo Clinic, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 2001

    UCSF Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 2001

  • Board Certifications

    Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Tamil

Since knowledge is power, I focus on educating my patients so they can take control of their IBD and their lives.

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    My reviews

    4.6

    Overall Experience
    81 Ratings
    About our process
    May 02, 2024
    The most amazing doctor I have ever met.
    Apr 30, 2024
    Very knowledgeable, kind and attentive to my concerns. She is really exceptional.
    Mar 19, 2024
    They were top notch in every way; I was both reassured and impressed.
    Mar 07, 2024
    Dr Mahadevan is a wonderful health care provider all around
    Mar 06, 2024
    Excellent provider.
    Oct 12, 2023
    Incredible care and knowledge with excellent communication.
    Oct 10, 2023
    The care provider is knowledgeable. She is businesslike. She comes across a little condescending. I prefer, and frankly need, a provider that is compassionate and friendly, someone who takes time to listen and is able to respond to my concerns in an empathetic way.
    Aug 29, 2023
    Dr. Mahadevan seems to have a very stern attitude towards her patients.
    Jul 18, 2023
    Good interaction with the provider
    Jun 13, 2023
    Superlative!
    Jun 08, 2023
    Excellent provider.
    Mar 14, 2023
    Excellent precise answers and explanations.
    Dec 13, 2022
    Dr Mahadevan is an incredible doctor with so much knowledge, and caring for me as a patient. Feel lucky.

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