Dr. William D. Chey, a globally recognized expert in functional GI disorders, has been elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) for 2025–2026. Currently the H. Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan and Chief of its GI Division, Dr. Chey brings over three decades of leadership, research, and mentorship to the role.
A prolific innovator with 500+ publications and several patents, Dr. Chey is known for advancing the understanding of gut-brain interaction disorders and H. pylori infection. As ACG President, he will guide the College’s strategic priorities in education, policy, and clinical innovation, steering initiatives that support the next generation of gastroenterologists and promote equitable, high-quality digestive care worldwide.