Ling Mei

Ling Mei, MD is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin affiliated with Froedtert Hospital and Zablocki VA Medical Center. She specializes in Gastroenterology with fluency in English and Chinese. Her clinical practice emphasizes patient-centered care addressing biological, psychological, and social needs. Dr. Mei's expertise includes achalasia, GERD, IBS, swallowing disorders, and fecal incontinence.

Education:

• MD from Shanghai Medical University (1998)
• Internal Medicine Residency at New York Downtown Hospital (2009-2012)
• Gastroenterology Fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin (2012-2015)

Research Focus: Her work explores gastrointestinal motility mechanisms, particularly esophageal and anorectal physiology. Key areas include inter-swallow interval effects on esophageal function, muscle fatigability in fecal continence, and novel therapeutic approaches for motility disorders. Her studies bridge basic science (e.g., muscle physiology) with clinical applications (e.g., device development for sphincter strengthening).

Publications: Recent work spans gastroenterology, physiology, and interdisciplinary topics like pandemic alcohol use patterns. Her 2023 study on esophageal peristalsis and 2021 fecal continence research demonstrate consistent focus on motor dysfunction mechanisms. The 2020 alcohol epidemiology paper highlights public health interests.

Professional Activities: Affiliated with multiple hospitals and certified in Internal Medicine. No awards listed but maintains active clinical and research roles in gastrointestinal specialties.