Mark Gerich, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine-Gastroenterology

Clinical Director, University of Colorado Crohn's & Colitis Center
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Medicine-Gastroenterology

Practice Locations

UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
5th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2777
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UCHealth Crohn’s and Colitis Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2777
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Gastroenterology, Board Certification
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2007)
  • Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Specialized Training (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Digestive System
  • Colonoscopy
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis
Clinical Interest for Patients
My main clinical interest is the medical and endoscopic management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and pursuing outdoor activities like alpine and backcountry skiing, backpacking, and fly fishing.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical practice is focused primarily on the medical and endoscopic management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research activities are focused on investigating the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease. Specifically, I am interested in the interaction between hypoxia and mucosal inflammation as well as the development of novel therapeutic approaches.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-2777
Fax Phone: (720) 848-2755