Biographical summary
Aaron Hecht, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified general gastroenterologist. He obtained his medical and graduate degrees at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine followed by residency and fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Hecht's clinical interest include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders including constipation, diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic GI diseases, celiac disease, microscopic colitis, among others.
- Procedures including upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Hecht is an active researcher performing basic, translational, and clinical studies on the effects of diet and the gut microbiome in gastrointestinal diseases. He has authored numerous high-impact peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and serves in a number of national leadership roles.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2024
Fellow - Gastroenterology and HepatologyPhysician Scientist Pathway, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- 2020
Resident - Internal MedicinePhysician Scientist Pathway, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- 2018
MD / PhD - MicrobiologyThe University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
- 2010
AB - Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyWashington University in St. Louis
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2024
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2021
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
Research Scholars AwardAmerican Gastroenterological Association
- 2024
Emerging Generation AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Investigation
- 2023
Research Fellowship AwardCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
- 2023
Measey Physician-Scientist Scholars AwardUniversity of Pennsylvania
- 2023
Frank Brooks Research Award for GI fellowUniversity of Pennsylvania
- 2022
AOA election from University of Pennsylvania Medical StudentsAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2018
Leon O. Jacobson Basic Science PrizePritzker School of Medicine, The University of Chicago
- 2010
Summa Cum Laude honors in BiologyWashington University in St. Louis
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Elected MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association Institute Center for Gut Microbiome Research and Education Scientific Advisory Board
- 2023 - present
Institute CouncilorAmerican Gastroenterological Association, Microbiome and Microbial Therapies Section
- 2022 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Gastroenterology Association
Publications