
William Chey MD
Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders, Nutrition
Nostrant Collegiate Professor of Gastroenterology Professor of Nutrition Sciences Michigan Medicine
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3912 Taubman CenterAnn Arbor, MI 48109
Phone+1 734-936-4780
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Summary
- Dr Chey received a medical degree & training in internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and has remained as faculty at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he is currently the Timothy T. Nostrant Collegiate Professor of Gastroenterology & Nutrition Sciences.
His research interests focus on the diagnosis & treatment of functional bowel disorders and H. pylori infection. He has mentored more than 50 students, residents, fellows and junior faculty, many of which are leaders in Gastroenterology. He is a medical innovator and holds several patents. Dr Chey is former co-Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology and has authored more than 350 manuscripts, reviews, chapters & books. Dr. Chey is a member of the Board of Trustees of the American College of Gastroenterology, Board of Directors of the Rome Foundation, and Council of the American Neurogastroenterology & Motility Society.
He has been elected to “Best Doctors” since 2001 and received the Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award and Dean’s Award for Innovation and Commercialization at the University of Michigan and the Distinguished Clinician Award from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Education & Training
- University of MichiganFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1990 - 1993
- Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- MI State Medical License 1990 - 2027
- GA State Medical License 1987 - 1991
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Clinical Trials
- Fecal Incontinence Treatment (FIT) Study Start of enrollment: 2019 Feb 01
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
- Hydrogen Breath Test an Instrument to Predict Rifaximin-Response in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Predominant Diarrhea Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 09
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
- Comparison of the Atmo Motility Gas Capsule System to the Reference Standard Start of enrollment: 2023 Jun 05
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Vibrating Capsule: Safety and Tolerability in Patients With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation.Bryan F Curtin, Eamonn M M Quigley, William D Chey, Anthony J Lembo, Darren M Brenner
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2025-05-01 - Efficacy of Mediterranean Diet vs. Low-FODMAP Diet in Patients With Nonconstipated Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Prashant Singh, Gregory Dean, Sofia Iram, Westley Peng, Samuel W Chey
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2025-04-24 - Incorporating a GI Dietitian Into Your GI Practice.Kate M Mintz, Meghan E Donnelly, Amanda Lynett, William D Chey
Gastroenterology. 2025-04-01
Press Mentions
- ACG Observes Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness MonthApril 18th, 2025
- FDA Approves GI Device Developed by Two AGA MembersApril 11th, 2025
- Researchers Develop Vibrating Pill to Treat ConstipationApril 8th, 2025
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