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Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD, FACP, FACG - Gastroenterology

Dr. Arvydas D. Vanagunas reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Vanagunas is a Professor of Medicine at the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, and is a distinguished teacher in the field of gastroenterology. He has served on numerous hospital and medical school committees at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Vanagunas is also a distinguished lecturer who has addressed local and national medical meetings.

Education and Training

MD: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 1973

Internship in Internal Medicine: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1973–1974

Residency in Internal Medicine: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1974–1976

Chief Resident of Medicine: Veterans Administration Lakeside Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1976–1977

Chief Resident of Medicine: Columbus Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1977–1978

Fellowship in Gastroenterology: Northwestern University Medical School and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1978–1980

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Academic Appointments

Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL:

  • Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2002–present
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, 1995–2002
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, 1985–1995
  • Instructor in Internal Medicine, 1978–1985

Financial Disclosure

This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.

Author: Healthwise Staff

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