Dr. Benjamin R. Hart, MD, PhD, MPH

Media Releases

Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Benjamin R. Hart, who serves patients in Northville, Michigan.

Dr. Hart is a highly regarded gastroenterologist who practices at the Gastroenterology Clinic located within Northville Health Center, Michigan. His expertise encompasses various areas, including functional bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, GI motility, gastroparesis, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer screening.

Holding affiliations within the University of Michigan Health system, Dr. Hart is associated with various medical facilities. These include: Medical Procedures Unit at University Hospital, East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery and Medical Procedures Center, Medical Procedures Unit at Northville Health Center, Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Taubman Center, and the Medical Procedures Unit at Brighton Center for Specialty Care.

Dr. Hart’s extensive training background further enhances his proficiency in the field. He pursued his MD and PhD in the Infection, Immunology, and Transplantation tract at the University of Toledo. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Public Health Degree with a focus on Epidemiology. His residency training took place at Henry Ford Hospital, and he completed his fellowship training at the University of Toledo.

Committed to excellence, Dr. Hart is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine 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. 

In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Hart holds an academic position as an Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Michigan. Prior to this, he served as the Director of the GI Motility Lab at the University of Toledo.

Since joining the University of Michigan, his focus has been on disorders of the brain gut interaction and will hopefully work to evaluate the role of microbiome and metabolome on symptoms and management of these disorders.

In affiliation with several professional organizations, Dr. Hart is an active member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology.

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.

Recommended Articles

• Five Tips for Living with Jaundice

  Jaundice is a condition that causes the yellowing of human skin as well as the whites of the eyes. Its main cause is the build-up of bilirubin, which is a key component of the human blood and tissues. Since this is a medical condition, understanding the signs, symptoms, and the type of jaundice is...

• Is Cirrhosis of the Liver a form of Cancer?

  The liver is a vital and also, the largest organ in the human body. Its large size is a clear indication of the many roles it plays in the human body.Some of its functions include:...

• Why is Irritable Bowel Syndrome More Prevalent in Women?

  Medical research shows that more women than men suffer from IBS. In addition these studies demonstrate that certain gynecologic disorders accompany IBS in women. These are disorders such as dysmenorrhea. This has given birth to the question whether there exists a difference in IBS symptom severity...

• Black Stool: What Does It Mean?

  What does a black stool indicate?A black or dark red-colored stool is called tarry or bloody stools. However, passing dark-colored stools is not always caused by serious problems. One of the most common causes of black stools is the consumption of iron supplements, particularly in people who have...

• Stomach Ulcers: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

  An ulcer in the stomach is primarily a result of an infection that occurs due to a germ which is known as Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori. This germ is a bacteria that triggers an infection in the digestive system. Usually, medications which are mainly acid suppressants take about four to eight...

• Orange Poop: A Sign of Celiac Disease?

  Children play what they like wherever they want. Likewise, they are known to eat anything that they can get their hands on. Kids are known to possess such curious, impulsive, and playful traits, which can be tolerated by most. Yet, when they feel unwell, things are never okay; like this one instance...