About the Adult Celiac Disease Program

The Adult Celiac Disease Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago provides patients with access to a multidisciplinary specialty program to diagnose treat and manage celiac disease in adults.

At Rush, we recognized that individuals with celiac disease often face years of misdiagnosis and questions and frustrations with living a gluten-free lifestyle. As such, the Adult Celiac Disease Program is here to diagnosis, educate and manage patients with celiac disease with the least amount of disruption to everyday life. For more information please download a PDF of the Adult Celiac Disease Program brochure.

Services Offered

The Adult Celiac Disease Program offers patients access to comprehensive medical, supportive and educational services, which include:

• Comprehensive medical treatment, including the latest diagnostic tests for celiac disease and genetic testing
• Linkages to specialty physicians in the areas of allergy & immunology, dermatology, endocrinology, gynecology, hematology, neurology and rheumatology for comprehensive management of celiac disease
• Medical nutrition therapy services by a dietitian who specializes in gluten-free diets
• Counseling services by a gastrointestinal psychologist
• Access to research studies to determine the cause of celiac disease and examine new treatments
• Educational events and resources for patients and family members to learn more about the disease

Many of the educational events and resources we offer would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.  Please see our Celiac Disease Program Sponsor List for more information.  

About the Clinical Team 

The Adult Celiac Disease Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is a multidisciplinary team led by Mark T. DeMeo, MD, the director of the Section of Gastroenterology and Nutrition. A member of the Advisory Board of the Celiac Sprue Association of Greater Chicago, Dr. DeMeo is a recognized expert in the field of celiac disease. He conducts research studies and is also a national speaker on celiac disease.

Susan L. Mikolaitis, RD, LD, CSND, provides the patients of the Adult Celiac Disease Program with comprehensive nutrition services to manage their disease. Sue has more than 25 years’ experience in medical nutrition therapy, with 20 years specifically focused on nutrition and gastrointestinal diseases. Sue specializes in helping patients adapt to a gluten-free lifestyle and has over ten years of experience in this area.

Sharon Jedel, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist who helps celiac patients incorporate mind-body, relaxation training and stress management techniques into their overall treatment plans. Dr. Jedel specializes in offer counseling services to patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

Research on Celiac Disease

The Section of Gastroenterology and Nutrition conducts a number of clinical research studies on celiac disease and other digestive disorders. The following clinical trials on celiac disease are currently enrolling:

• Economic Impact of Celiac Disease

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment with the Adult Celiac Disease Program at Rush please call (312) 942-5861.  

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Borowiecki, MPH, CHES, program manager, by phone at (312) 942-8570 or by email at andrea_borowiecki@rush.edu.

Last updated 4/2008

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