Gastroenterology
Walter Chan, M.D.
Director, Esophageal Motility Center (Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital)
Dr. Walter W. Chan, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAF, is a gastroenterologist specializing in gastrointestinal motility disorders, Barrett's esophagus, and inflammatory bowel disease at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. With over 22 years of experience, he manages a broad spectrum of conditions including vomiting disorders, gastrointestinal malabsorption, constipation, gas-bloat syndrome, diarrhea, anal or rectal pain, nausea, abdominal pain, dysphagia, diffuse esophageal spasm, heartburn, and fami
22+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Washington University School of Medicine — M.D., 2004
- Internship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2007
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2010
Peer Recognition
- Boston Magazine — Top Doctor
2021-2025 (5 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Languages
Chinese - Mandarin, English
Experience
22+ years in practice