Helping You to Live Well with Celiac Disease

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Our Commitment

The University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with celiac disease, while learning the cause of the disease and finding a cure. Located in downtown Baltimore, the Center for Celiac Research provides comprehensive clinical care and long-term support for adults and children who suffer from celiac disease. Celiac Disease, a genetically based-autoimmune disease, affects 1 out of every 133 people in the United States.

State-of-the-Art Treatment

Led by Dr. Alessio Fasano, the Center for Celiac Research includes a multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, pediatricians, dieticians and nurses who work together to develop individualized treatment plans for people with Celiac Disease.

Celiac patients and their families also receive life-style counseling and dietary support to help them avoid foods containing gluten.

To make an appointment at our Celiac Clinic, please call 410-328-6749 or 1-800- 492-5538 (toll free) and press 1. The appointment line connects you to the Department of Pediatrics, however the Celiac Clinic sees both ADULTS and CHILDREN. The Celiac Clinic is located at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC):

Aiello Center at BWMC
203 Hospital Drive
Suite 308
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

BWMC is a part of the University of Maryland System. This location is for the Celiac Clinic only. For the Center for Celiac Research headquarters and where to send donations, please go to “Contact Us.”

Celiac Disease Research

Through ongoing research and clinical trials, the Center for Celiac Research is helping health care professionals to recognize Celiac Disease and helping celiac patients to better manage their symptoms.

Center scientists are developing a non-invasive test for Celiac Disease and investigating possible links between Celiac Disease and other autoimmune diseases.

Learn more about the latest Celiac Disease research.

Celiac Disease Education

The Center for Celiac Research continually strives to increase public awareness about celiac disease among healthcare professionals and the public.

Through patient donations, the celiac awareness bracelet program, and events like the International Run/Walk for Celiac Disease, the Center is  raising money to support celiac disease research nationwide.

Learn how you can support Celiac Disease research.

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