Gregory Sayuk MD, MPH

Gregory Sayuk MD, MPH is a Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He completed his medical school training at the University of Texas in Houston and his Internal Medicine Residency training and Gastroenterology fellowship at Washington University.

Additionally, Dr. Sayuk holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Saint Louis University. He has been named a Top Doctor in Gastroenterology has published over 120 scientific papers and book chapters, and is an internationally-recognized expert in GI disorders. He is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Rome Foundation.

Dr. Sayuk’s clinical and research interests are primarily in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia. His work is focused on the influence of non-GI pain (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines) and psychiatric comorbidities (stress, depression, and anxiety) on DGBI symptom expression and treatment responses. Dr. Sayuk recognizes the important role of herbal and neutraceutical approaches to bowel symptom management and integrates these options into his treatment recommendations.

Dr. Sayuk is a Supporter-Member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He approaches each patient as a unique individual and develops a tailored, personalized treatment strategy to optimize their bowel function. He hopes to bring similar options to bowel symptom sufferers through the Simplemynt program.