Anil Seetharam, M.D.

Dr. Seetharam is a board-certified gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist with Arizona Digestive Health in Scottsdale. In a distinguished academic career, he rose to UNOS Medical Director of liver transplantation at one of the highest volume centers in the country. He has performed extensive clinical research with over 100 published peer-reviewed studies, national abstracts and book chapters. Driven by a desire to prevent most GI/liver disorders before they create serious problems and promote wellness, Dr. Seetharam is thrilled to offer office consultations on all GI/liver issues and performs GI procedures (EGD, colonoscopy, enteroscopy) at Scottsdale Endoscopy Center. Dr. Seetharam is chair of the Medical Advisory Board of the American Liver Foundation in the Southwest and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona.

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?

I enjoy helping patients with all forms of gastrointestinal and liver disease. The field utilizes “old-fashioned” conversation combined with modern high-tech diagnostics/therapeutics to achieve optimal outcomes.

Do you have a specialty of interest in Gastroenterology?

All forms of liver disease
Colon Cancer Prevention

What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?

Running

Below is a link to a podcast about colon cancer awareness with Dr. Anil Seetharam:

2021 Health Futures with Dr. Anil Seetharam.mp3

Education

• Transplant Hepatology-Barnes/Jewish Hospital Washington University in St. Louis
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology-Barnes/Jewish Hospital Washington University in St. Louis
• Residency: Internal Medicine-Barnes/Jewish Hospital Washington University in St. Louis
• Medical School: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
• Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Honors and Recognitions

• Phoenix Magazine: Top Doctor in Gastroenterology (2024, 2023, 2022)
• Alpha Omega Alpha
• Chair, Medical Advisory Committee American Liver Foundation-Desert Southwest Division
• American Society of Transplantation OPTN/UNOS Policy Committee
• Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine
• WebMD Preferred Provider

Certifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Board Certified in Transplant Hepatology

Professional Affiliations

• American Gastroenterological Association
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• American Society of Transplantation