Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Meet the Team
More than most chronic illnesses, inflammatory bowel diseases require a multidisciplinary approach.
Our specialists at the UCLA Health Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases draw on shared expertise to deliver comprehensive care.
Gastroenterology
Nirupama N. Bonthala, MD
Director, Women's Health in Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Westwood
Amir A. Ghaffari, MD, PhD
Director, Intestinal Ultrasounds Program; Westwood
Hassan W. Hamandi, MD
Director, Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program; Westwood
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Clinical Care Team
Elizabeth Aredas, RN
Irene Austria-Ramos, NP
Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology
Michelle Chang, MPH, NP
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology
GI Health Psychology, GI Nutrition & GI Integrative Health
Christina M. Fasulo, MS, RD
Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology Nutrition, Dietetics
Sophia G. Scattaglia, MS, RD
Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology Nutrition, Dietetics
Janelle E. Smith, MS, RD
Gastroenterology Nutrition, Gastroenterology, Dietetics
