The Walter and Carole Young Pancreas Center provides care for people with conditions that affect the pancreas and bile ducts. We focus on improving your health while helping you maintain the best possible quality of life. As a National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) Center of Excellence, our specialists work together to care for you as a whole person.
Why choose the Walter and Carole Young Pancreas Center?
Established in 2015, we were one of the first NPF Centers of Excellence. This recognition is given after a detailed review by pancreas disease experts and patient advocates. We work closely with you, your family, your community doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Our center sees patients from throughout the United States for specialty referral care related to the pancreas.
Collaborative specialty care
We are a patient-focused group of providers dedicated to improving quality of life through a personalized, hands-on approach to medical care.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- Gastroenterologists
- Interventional radiologists
- Pain management specialists
- Pancreaticobiliary surgeons
- Behavioral health providers
- Clinical nutritionists
- Therapeutic endoscopists
Learn more about our Pancreas Center Team.
Research and education
Our center also has a robust research practice and our clinicians serve as thought leaders throughout the world by developing practice guidelines, teaching international faculty techniques related to pancreatic disease, and maintaining a strong educational training program.
What conditions does the Pancreas Center treat?
We provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for:
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Autoimmune pancreatitis
- Bile duct diseases
- Pancreas cancer
- Pancreatic and biliary cancer
- Pancreatic cysts
Treatments and services
Advanced robotic surgery for pancreatic conditions
Advanced robotic surgery is a precision robotic procedure that uses smaller incisions for certain pancreatic and bile duct conditions.
Multidisciplinary Pancreas Tumor Clinic
In our Multidisciplinary Pancreas Tumor Clinic we provide a coordinated, expert evaluation, and personalized treatment planning for suspected or diagnosed pancreatic tumors.
Pancreatitis treatment
We offer personalized pancreatitis treatment for acute, chronic, and autoimmune pancreatitis, from diagnosis through advanced treatment and follow-up.
Total pancreatectomy with islet auto transplantation
Total pancreatectomy with islet auto transplantation (TPIAT) is an advanced surgery that removes the pancreas and preserves insulin-producing cells to help manage chronic pancreatitis pain.
Do you offer clinical trials for pancreatic diseases?
Patients also have access to clinical trials focused on improving outcomes and expanding treatment options.
See active pancreas clinical trials.
As an NPF Center of Excellence, we are recognized for our commitment to high-quality, patient-focused care and leadership in pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, and related conditions.
What research papers has the Pancreas Center team published?
Explore research papers published by the Pancreas Center team, highlighting their work to advance the understanding and treatment of pancreatic disease: View our research publications.
Make an appointment
If you are a new patient, please ask your primary care provider (PCP) or other physician to forward a referral to us.
Referring providers: For detailed scheduling information and referral instructions, visit Appointments and Referrals.