Dr. Steven R. Gay, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Steven R. Gay, who serves patients in Cincinnatti, Ohio.

Dr. Gay is a knowledgeable gastroenterologist at Ohio Gastroenterology & Liver Institute. He sees patients at the offices in Cincinnati, Ohio (Clifton and West Side) and at the endoscopy centers, Norwood Endoscopy Center and Tri-State Endoscopy Center.

Practicing general gastroenterology and hepatology, he has special interests in colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus, and gastrointestinal dysmotility. 

Originally from Cincinnati, Dr. Gay grew up in Western Hills. He graduated from St. Xavier High School and subsequently performed his undergraduate studies at Boston College. He then attended the University of Toledo College of Medicine, where he received a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and a Doctorate of Medicine. He subsequently completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and was selected to serve as chief resident and chief fellow.

A leader in his field, he is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Gay is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 

Practicing medicine in Ohio, he is affiliated with The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health, Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health – Clermont Hospital, Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital, and Mercy Health – West Hospital.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Gay enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing golf and basketball, and travelling.

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