Phillip H. Stoltenberg, MD

I received my medical degree with honors from the University of Minnesota. During my medical school training, I received recognition for my academic performance by being elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed both my internship and residency at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and was appointed Chief Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine in 1979. I went on to complete my fellowship in gastroenterology in 1982. In 1983, I served as Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

In 1983, I joined Scott and White clinic in Temple, Texas, where I served as a Senior Staff Physician. In 1986 through 1994, I served as an Associate Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship including Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Texas A & M University Health Science Center.

In 1995, I joined Minnesota Gastroenterology and have served the healthcare community in St. Paul and the surrounding region for more than 14 years. In particular, I have served in many clinical and administrative positions at United Hospital, a major tertiary referral center. Of note, from 2000 to 2005 I served as Chairman of United Hospital's Department of Internal Medicine.

I have been practicing Gastroenterology for more than 25 years. I am board-certified by the American Boards of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. My special interests include nutrition, new endoscopic technology, and gastrointestinal motility disorders including gastroparesis.

Over the course of his career, I have published more than 30 articles and have conducted research on gastrointestinal issues including newer endoscopic techniques and biliary and pancreatic disease. I have received numerous awards and recognition, including being elected to Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Gastroenterology Association Fellow. I am active in local and state medical associations and I am currently serving on the board of the East Metro Medical Society.