Crohn's disease care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
At Mayo Clinic, a wide array of doctors with expertise in digestive diseases (gastroenterology), surgery, pathology and radiology work together to provide the care you need for Crohn's disease. Mayo's collaborative approach means these specialists work with you and your personal physician so that you get exactly the care you need.
Nutritional support
Absorbing nutrients and maintaining a healthy weight can be difficult for people with Crohn's disease, especially after bowel surgery. At Mayo Clinic, dietitians with expertise in inflammatory bowel disease are part of your treatment team. If your digestive issues are serious, Mayo specialists may recommend special diets or home parenteral nutrition.
Pediatric expertise
Pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic's Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic specialize in providing the care that children require for Crohn's disease. Mayo Clinic uses advanced diagnostic tests, such as MR enterography, that don't expose children to ionizing X-ray radiation, which can be a concern when they need repeated imaging tests.
Crohn's disease often takes an even greater physical and emotional toll on young people, slowing their growth and delaying sexual maturation. At Mayo Clinic, young people and their families work closely with a psychologist who can help them navigate the day-to-day difficulties of living with Crohn's disease.
The longer a person has Crohn's disease, the more likely it is that complications could occur. Through the years, Mayo Clinic specialists can provide careful, long-term monitoring and also help with decisions about school and other activities.
Specialized pregnancy care
Many women with Crohn's disease have concerns about fertility and pregnancy, but most can have a successful pregnancy and delivery. It is important to talk with a healthcare professional before trying to conceive, as disease activity and treatments may affect pregnancy outcomes and increase the risk of complications such as preterm birth.
It's also important to work with a high-risk obstetrician and a gastroenterologist specializing in Crohn's disease. Mayo Clinic doctors have special expertise in guiding women with Crohn's disease through pregnancy and delivery.
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Expertise and rankings
Experience
Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose and treat nearly 6,000 adults and children with Crohn's disease. Mayo specializes in helping people with severe symptoms that haven't responded well to treatment in the past.
Advanced diagnostic methods
Mayo Clinic researchers helped develop noninvasive imaging techniques that make it possible for doctors to thoroughly inspect the small bowel, such as MR and CT enterography and intestinal ultrasound. These tests are more sensitive than conventional imaging for finding inflammation and disease complications.
Mayo Clinic doctors also use balloon-assisted enteroscopy to look for sources of bleeding that can't be found with other methods. During this procedure, a scope and a tube with one or two attached balloons are inserted through the mouth or anus into the digestive tract. This method allows for deeper insertion and visualization of the small intestine.
Research
Mayo Clinic doctors conduct research in new diagnostic tests and treatments for Crohn's disease and conduct clinical trials. Mayo's Center for Cell Signaling in Gastroenterology (C-SIG) focuses its research on mechanisms of cellular and molecular processes in a variety of digestive diseases, including Crohn's disease.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for digestive disorders by U.S. News & World Report. In U.S. News & World Report’s regional analysis, Mayo Clinic Children’s is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota and No. 1 in the five-state Upper Midwest region, which includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Locations, travel and lodging
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.
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Costs and insurance
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.
In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
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Sept. 15, 2026