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Mike G. Kattah, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist

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Michael G. Kattah, M.D., Ph.D., is a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and microscopic colitis. Dr. Kattah has a particular focus on young adults transitioning from pediatric to adult GI care. He partners closely with pharmacists, nurses, and dietitians to create individualized treatment plans targeting long-term health maintenance. His practice also includes multidisciplinary care for patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) — induced or CAR-T-associated colitis, coordinating evaluation and treatment with Oncology.

Clinically, he offers comprehensive IBD management — diagnosis, second opinions, endoscopic assessment, therapeutic optimization, and preventive care (bone health, vaccinations, nutrition). He emphasizes shared decision-making, clear communication, and rapid access for disease flares. Board-certified in Gastroenterology, he collaborates with colorectal surgery, dermatology, rheumatology, nutrition, and pharmacy to deliver team-based care. His goal is to help each patient achieve durable remission with the fewest side effects and the best possible quality of life.

  • Inflammatory bowel disease care: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and microscopic colitis
  • Transition-of-care for adolescents/young adults moving from pediatric to adult GI
  • Management of cancer-therapy GI side effects, including immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) – and CAR-T–induced enteritis and colitis
  • Second opinions for complex or refractory IBD, including prior biologic/small-molecule nonresponse
  • Therapeutic optimization: biologics and small molecules, combination therapy, and therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Endoscopic care: evaluation of disease activity, dysplasia surveillance, and post-operative IBD management
  • Preventive and supportive care in IBD: vaccination planning, bone health, nutrition, and flare action plans
  1. 2016
    Fellowship - Gastroenterology FellowshipUniversity of California, San Francisco
  2. 2012
    Internship/Residency - Internal MedicineBrigham and Women's Hospital
  3. 2010
    MD / PhD - ImmunologyStanford University School of Medicine
  4. 2001
    BS - Major Biochemistry, Minor MathematicsGeorgetown University

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Young Physician-Scientist Award (YPSA)The American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI)
  2. 2016
    Certificate of Recognition for Scientific Accomplishment as an Early Stage InvestigatorAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  3. 2012
    Resident Mentoring AwardBrigham and Women's Hospital
  4. 2008
    Hugh McDevitt AwardStanford University School of Medicine
  5. 2001
    Bachelor of Science MarshallGeorgetown University
  6. 2001
    Miljevic Chemistry AwardGeorgetown University
  7. 2001
    Dr. Michael Barrette MedalGeorgetown University
  8. 1999
    Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship AwardBarry M. Goldwater National Scholar

Professional memberships

  1. 2023
    Co-OrganizerUCSF
  2. 2023
    Co-OrganizerUCSF
  3. 2023 - 2024
    Faculty MentorUCSF
  4. 2023 - present
    Associate MemberUCSF Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
  5. 2022 - 2025
    ChairUCSF
  6. 2022 - 2025
    Thesis Committee ChairUCSF
  7. 2021 - 2022
    Task forceCrohn's and Colitis Foundation
  8. 2020 - 2023
    MemberCOVID Tissue Atlas Consortium
  9. 2020 - present
    MemberTabula Sapiens Consortium
  10. 2020 - present
    MemberImmunoX UCSF
  11. 2020 - present
    CouncilorAGA
  12. 2019 - 2025
    InterviewerUCSF
  13. 2019 - 2025
    Search CommitteeUCSF
  14. 2017 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAGA
  15. 2017 - present
    MemberCrohn's and Colitis Foundation
  16. 2017 - present
    MemberUCSF Center for Colitis and Crohn's Disease
  17. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  18. 2017
    Co-AuthorASGE
  19. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  20. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  21. 2001
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa

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