This directory lists organizations that represent health professionals involved in the study and treatment of digestive diseases. The organizations do not provide medical services or advice.
Emphasis is on scholarly practice, teaching, and research.
In addition, ADA publishes many books and other resources for consumers and professionals. To provide information, training, and practice guidelines about gastrointestinal endoscopic techniques. To offer information and continuing medical education to professionals involved in the care of parenterally and enterally fed patients. To sponsor an extensive continuing education program for physicians in the field of abdominal surgery and maintain a library. To advance organ availability and transplantation by uniting and supporting its communities for the benefit of patients through education, technology, and policy development.