Digest This - Special Edition 2008 - (Page 1) Dear Colleagues, We are proud to present the 2008 Special Edition of Digest This. With the creation of the Digestive Disease Institute in 2007, for the first time this publication represents the activities of all Cleveland Clinic departments involved in medical and surgical subspecialties primarily focused on the gastrointestinal tract. The Digestive Disease Institute is one of 16 new clinical institutes at Cleveland Clinic, which were formed by bundling multiple specialties together based on specific organ and disease states. With this reorganization, we now include the liver transplant team, the nutrition support team, and upper gastrointestinal surgery – along with the former Digestive Disease Center’s departments of colorectal surgery and gastroenterology and hepatology. This close-knit team of healthcare providers draws on each other’s strengths and experience. As a result of this integration, we offer patients the most advanced, safest and proven treatments performed in the most effective and convenient way. Creating a Digestive Disease Institute also offers exciting advantages and unmatched opportunities for research and physician education. I hope that you enjoy this in-depth look at our new institute and find the information useful in your everyday practice. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or for more information on how we can help you as you care for your patients. Sincerely, Victor W. Fazio, MD Chairman, Digestive Disease Institute | Cleveland Clinic
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