Dr. Vijay Yajnik MD, PHD, Internist
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Dr. Vijay Yajnik MD, PHD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

165 Cambridge Street 9th Floor Boston Massachusetts, 02114

About

Vijay Yajnik, MD, PhD, works at Massachusetts General Hospital's Chron's and Colitis Center and Digestive Health Center in Boston, Massachusetts.  He specializes in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Chron's, and inflammatory bowel disease.  His research involves the genetic basis behind bowel diseases, and tumors of the GI tract, colorectal cancers, etc.  A reviewer and contributor for major scientific journals, he is also Assistant Professor of Medicine for Harvard Medical School. 

Education and Training

New York University

New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1996

New York University School of Medicine 1996

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 28 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

ColitisCrohn's Disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Treatments

  • Crohn's Disease

Internships

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

Fellowships

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Gastroenterology Association, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

Articles and Publications

  • 6 Publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Great Teachers, Excellent Peers

Dr. Vijay Yajnik MD, PHD's Practice location

165 Cambridge Street 9th Floor -
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
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