Tenzin Choden, MD, MS, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who diagnoses and treats digestive disorders that impact the intestines, liver, colon and more. Dr. Choden has advanced training in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and her practice primarily focuses on working closely with patients who are struggling with ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn’s disease and checkpoint-inhibitor colitis. She provides compassionate care to each patient, developing customized treatment plans that are unique to her patient’s individual needs and healthcare goals. Dr. Choden uses novel medical therapies to treat inflammatory bowel disease and works with a multidisciplinary team of nutritionists, gastrointestinal psychologists and surgeons, as well as with the clinical trials division, to ensure the most up-to-date, comprehensive care.

In addition to her commitment to her patients, Dr. Choden is also invested in clinical research that involves clinical outcomes in IBD with new therapies and patient access to medications. Her work has been published in several highly respected, peer-reviewed journals, like Gastroenterology, Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Along with Dr. Choden’s devotion to patient care, she is also interested in mentoring residents and fellows, and serves on the Training Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. She is actively engaged in teaching gastroenterology curriculum and providing in-depth training opportunities to help guide new physicians early in their medical career.