Alberto Rubio-Tapia, M.D.

Alberto Rubio-Tapia, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Medicine within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. His principal research interest is celiac disease (gluten sensitive enteropathy).

Celiac disease is a common inflammatory condition of the small intestine, induced by gluten (a complex protein present in foods processed from wheat, barley, and rye). Celiac disease has diverse clinical manifestations that resemble a multi-systemic disorder rather than an intestinal disease.

The primary areas of research of Dr. Rubio-Tapia are the epidemiology, clinical outcomes, and complications of celiac disease.

He has special interest in the study of:

• Risks associated with having undetected celiac disease
• Impact of celiac disease on women's health
• Medical follow-up in celiac disease
• Small intestine mucosa recovery
• Causes and management of non-responsive celiac disease
• Prognostic models for refractory celiac disease

Dr. Rubio-Tapia research activities are part of the Mayo Clinic Celiac Disease Research Program.