Deborah Bethards

Deborah Bethards, MD, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine and holds the leadership position of Director of Clinical Services for the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Her clinical and research expertise centers on gastrointestinal and liver disorders, with specialized focus on conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, liver cirrhosis, gastrointestinal cancers, and hepatobiliary system pathologies. Her work integrates clinical practice with medical education to advance patient care standards in digestive health.

Dr. Bethards maintains active clinical responsibilities through Penn State Health while contributing to academic training within the College of Medicine's physician education programs.