A groundbreaking care model is reshaping how we treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Through a collaborative effort between UPMC, Cleveland Clinic, and Mount Sinai, the Specialty Medical Home (SMH) approach integrates gastroenterology, nutrition, and behavioral health into a unified care team.
At the forefront: Dr. Eva Szigethy, a psychiatrist specializing in gastropsychiatry, and Dr. Benjamin Cohen, gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic. Together, they’re addressing the gut-brain connection head-on—recognizing that anxiety, depression, and stress can worsen IBD outcomes just as much as inflammation can.