Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology and Hepatology

For patients with chronic or acute pancreatitis, our team of specialists at the Multidisciplinary Pancreatitis Center can help. We offer state-of-the-art medical, endoscopic, and surgical care, including total pancreatectomy and islet cell autotransplantation. For appointments, call 410-614-6708.

The director of the Johns Hopkins Pancreatitis Center, Vikesh Singh, M.D. explains what pancreatitis is and discusses various treatment options in the below two videos:

What is Pancreatitis and How is it Diagnosed?

Treatment Options for Pancreatitis

Quick and comprehensive testing to diagnose gastrointestinal motility disorders is available at our Green Spring Station location in Lutherville. Physician referrals are required for motility studies. Please call 410-933-7495 for more information.

We now provide outpatient endoscopic procedures and GI and liver consultations in Howard County and Anne Arundel County. Referring physicians may use our Direct Access Endoscopy service to expedite patient care at this location.

Please call 410-715-0350 for GI services in Columbia, Odenton, or Glen Burnie (select option 1 to schedule a new or return clinic appointment, option 2 to reach the physician's office, and option 3 to schedule an endoscopy appointment). To reach the Columbia clinic directly, call 410-884-7048.

Our new multidisciplinary clinic welcomes any patient with a pancreatic cyst to coordinate appropriate and timely investigations and management. For more information, click here or call 410-955-5800.

On WBAL-TV's "Medical Alert," Dr. Linda Lee offers recommendations on how your diet can reduce the risk of colon cancer.  Click here to view video.

For more information about keeping the colon healthy, click here to view a recording of a recent health seminar with Dr. Lee.

Gerard Mullin, M.D., associate professor of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology explains the important role of nutrition in preventing disease and improving overall health.   

Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD, director of the Pancreatic Cyst Clinic discusses the prevalence and optimal management of pancreatic cysts.