Dr. Arvydas D. Vanagunas reviews medical content for Healthwise, a
nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health
decisions. Dr. Vanagunas is a Professor of Medicine at the Feinberg School of
Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, and is a distinguished teacher in the field of
gastroenterology. He has served on numerous hospital and medical school
committees at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Vanagunas is also a distinguished lecturer who has addressed
local and national medical meetings.
Education and Training
MD: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL,
1973
Internship in Internal Medicine: Northwestern University Medical
School, Chicago, IL, 1973–1974
Residency in Internal Medicine:
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL,
1974–1976
Chief Resident of Medicine: Veterans Administration
Lakeside Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1976–1977
Chief Resident of Medicine:
Columbus Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1977–1978
Fellowship in
Gastroenterology: Northwestern University Medical School and Northwestern
Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1978–1980
Certifications
American Board of Internal
Medicine
Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal
Medicine
Academic Appointments
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL:
- Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2002–present
- Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, 1995–2002
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, 1985–1995
- Instructor in Internal Medicine, 1978–1985
Financial Disclosure
This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.