Rishika Chugh

Dr. Rishika Chugh is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and serves as faculty at the UCSF Colitis and Crohn's Center, focusing on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other gastrointestinal concerns.

Education and Training:

• MD: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA (2015)
• Internal Medicine Residency: Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
• Gastroenterology Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT (Chief Fellow in final year)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellowship: UCSF, San Francisco, CA

Research Interests: Her work centers on IBD, including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, with a focus on maternal and neonatal outcomes in IBD patients, intestinal ultrasound applications, and digital health interventions. She also explores women's health and gastrointestinal imaging techniques. Key areas of expertise include:

• IBD drug safety and pregnancy outcomes
• Ultrasound in IBD diagnosis and management
• Clinical trials of novel therapies
• Medical education and entrustable professional activities

Publications: Dr. Chugh's research spans IBD treatment efficacy, maternal health, and diagnostic imaging. Recent work highlights include:

• Immune checkpoint inhibitor-related enterocolitis management
• Real-world data on upadacitinib therapy
• Intestinal ultrasound education guidelines
• PIANO Registry insights on biologics in pregnancy

Professional Contributions: She actively contributes to clinical care at UCSF's IBD specialty center and collaborates on national registries like PIANO. Her work bridges clinical practice with innovation in digital health and medical education.