Biography


Dr. Gubatan is a physician scientist, board-certified gastroenterologist, and instructor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Stanford where he served as chief fellow and was an American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) editorial fellow for Gastroenterology. Dr. Gubatan’s research is focused on translational studies using single-cell multi-omics to understand mechanisms of therapy failure, elucidate the role of host immune and gut microbiome interactions in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and develop precision medicine strategies to improve outcomes in patients with IBD. Dr. Gubatan’s work has been featured in Gastroenterology, Gut, American Journal of Gastroenterology, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Journal of Crohns & Colitis, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Dr. Gubatan's research and career development has been supported by a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Physician Scientist Scholar Award, a Stanford Translational Research and Applied Medicine (TRAM) Scholar Award, an NIH NIDDK LRP Award, and a Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Physician Scientist Fellowship Award.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (2021)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Gastroenterology Fellowship (2021) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2017)
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (2017) MA
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School (2014) MA
  • Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology (2021)
  • Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Internal Medicine (2017)
  • M.D., Harvard Medical School, Medicine (2014)
  • B.S., Michigan Tech University, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2010)

Honors & Awards
  • ACG Outstanding Poster Presenter Award, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) (2021)
  • AGA Gastroenterology Editorial Fellow, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) (2020-2021)
  • Ambassador Award, Department of Chemistry, Michigan Tech University (2010)
  • Amgen Scholarship, Stanford University School of Medicine (2009)
  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation (2009)
  • Best Original Basic Science Article of 2020 Finalist, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Journal (2020)
  • Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Physician Scientist Scholar Award, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub (2020-2023)
  • Chief Fellow, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University (2020-2021)
  • Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Award, National Institutes of Health (NIH)/NIDDK (2020-2024)
  • Doris Duke Physician Scientist Fellowship Award, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) (2021-2023)
  • Early Career Investigator Recognition at Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) (2022)
  • Harvard Dean Advisory Council Meeting Immunology Research Award, Harvard University (2011)
  • Harvard Medical School Class of 1951 Endowed Scholarship, Harvard Medical School (2013)
  • Harvard Medical School Research Fellowship, Harvard Medical School (2011)
  • Harvard Open Access Publishing Equity (HOPE) Award, Harvard University (2016)
  • NCSCG Symposium 1st Place Abstract Award, Northern California Society for Clinical Gastroenterology (2021)
  • Outstanding Abstract Award, Resident & Fellow Poster Competition, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard (2016)
  • Outstanding Reviewer Award, Experimental Biology and Medicine (2019)
  • Outstanding Senior Award, Department of Chemistry, Michigan Tech University (2010)
  • Robert W. Summers Grant Award, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) (2019)
  • Senior Resident Medicine Grand Rounds Research Award, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University (2017)
  • Stanford Pediatric IBD and Celiac Disease Research Award, Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) (2022-2024)
  • Stanford Translational Research and Applied Medicine (TRAM) Scholar Award, Stanford University (2020-2022)
  • Summa Cum Laude, Michigan Tech University (2010)
  • Third Annual Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Summit for Fellows Travel Award, Vindico Medical Education (2019)
  • Top Downloaded Paper Award in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Wiley Publishing (2020)

Memberships
  • Member, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) (2016 - Present)
  • Member, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) (2016 - Present)
  • Member, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF) (2019 - Present)
  • Member, European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) (2016 - Present)
  • Member, Cochrane Collaboration (2020 - Present)
  • Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) (2018 - Present)

Publications

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Practice Locations


SHC- Gastro (300 Pasteur) Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Dr

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 736-5555

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Absolutely, Dr. Gubatan is the best!
I would like to say thank you for helping my grandson. We really appreciate it!
great doctor.
He was great!!
He is a great doctor. I am so happy that I found him and he has been my doctor for the last year and a half. We takes everything that I have to say into account and goes above and beyond to address every symptom. I like that he is proactive and attentive. I hope to be his patient for as long as possible.
Dr Gubatan was articulate, clear and spoke in enough layman's terms so I could understand his prognosis and future treatment plans. He and his intern Dr RUbin were both affable and easy to work with.
I appreciate his professionalism and ability to make a potentially embarrassing topic comfortable
Dr. Gubatan is awesome!
Dr. John Gubatan takes time to answer your questions and explains everything in terms that are easy to understand. He is very knowledgeable.
He's an excellent doctor. He took time to answer my questions and invited me to participate in decision making.
Very excellent and very good Doctor.
I feel very fortunate to have John Gubatan as my gastroenterologist.
Competent & caring.
Dr Gubatan was very courteous, helpful and knowledgeable. I enjoyed talking to him.
Thank you for making it easy to talk with you about my procedure and the future direction for my treatment
I am very happy with my Dr, he is knowledgeable and empathetic
I appreciate the doctor's approach. He is warm and always seems caring. He is prepared and I appreciate that.
Dr. Gubatan is an excellent doctor. He was very prepared with all the information about my medical history. He was easy to talk to and very thorough. I would highly recommend him. I am so happy to have him as my doctor. I feel like he is going to do everything he can to help me to get back to good GI health.
I enjoyed & got a lot out of our appt.
He was very easy to speak with and very reassuring
Empathetic and patient
Dr. Gubatan and his resident were very friendly and supportive, answered all my questions, and outlined a clear and comprehensive care plan.
Incredible doctor. Treated me with respect. Knowledgeable, compassionate, and validating
I am grateful to have Dr. Gubatan on my care team. He is patient, attentive, and sympathetic. I trust his expertise about my condition and anticipate a successful outcome after his treatment.
Dr. Gubatan has been a pleasure to work with. He immediately addressed my problem at the outset, provided test result commentaries as needed and set expectations of my progress. He and his staff have been responsive to all of my questions and concerns. He is cordial, informative and set expectations for me of what my treatment would consist of. I could not be happier with him and of the results he made possible for me.
Very friendly & makes the patient feel relax.
Wow amazing how thorough and informative Dr Gubatan is
Dr Gubatan did a fabulous job explaining my problem with Crohn's disease, Dr ordered a couple of tests for me. Felt very comfortable talking with Dr Gubatan.
I appreciate his kind words and patience. I felt very fortunate to have him as my doctor.
great visit. five stars every time.
Outstanding physician
Dr Gubatan is a wonderful doctor. He is very competent, thorough, and very friendly.
I’m very happy with the care I received and would definitely recommend this care provider.
Very helpful and knowledgeable doctor. Very professional support staff.
Dr. Gubatan has been wonderful so far and so has the whole care team! I have struggled for years to find the right care system and I am grateful for this team and clinic.
Very personable and take the time to incorporate the patient into the process.
Dr. Gubatan is so helpful and with the best advice- Thank you so much!
Dr Gubatan really listens to my concerns and provides real solutions.
Dr Guantanamo was great. Patient and gave me as much time as I needed.
He was knowledgeable and had read my history prior to my visit. He explained everything and asked me if I had questions. He was compassionate and assured me he would help restore my health.
He’s the BEST!
He’s a good Doctor ðŸ‘
positive experense
Dr. Hubs tan was great! He is very competent, thorough and kind
Dr. Gubatan was wonderful! He was prepared, he listened to me and he seemed confident that there was a plan to assess and treat my Crohn's disease. He validated the experiences that I had that led me to the Stanford referral and gave me a clear idea of what we could do next. I was very relieved after my visit because I have spent nearly a year suffering with no solutions. I am grateful to have a new plan!
Great! He was friendly and explained everything thoroughly.
Dr. Gubatan is clear, considerate and organized. In addition he has a very nice and caring way about him, which is a bonus.
Dr. Gubatan was the most professional doctor I have ever been to. His treatment plan is extensive and he seems to really care about his patients.
Very good
He was very understanding and very thorough.
One of the best medical interviews I have enjoyed during my 81 years!
Very friendly, knowledgable, articulate, and sensible. Recommend highly
Dr. Gubatan is excellent!
Buen doctor porque escucha las preguntas que se le asen y las responde bien
Friendly, good at explaining and made sure I understood. Concerned and happy to help me. I believe he is a very good doctor.
Great conversation, informative and great listener
excellent doctor excellent care listens very well cares about solving my issues one of the best doctors I've ever worked with
Very friendly and throw . I'm excited to be in his care !
visit on time receptionists friendly and the MD took his time explaining and and answering my questions all done in a professional manner .
Thanks for his listening
Excellent care and very knowledgeable.
The doctor was clear to explain any questions I needed to ask. I felt heard and am pleased that I am now apart of his patient team. He was respectful, clear to explain any questions I presented, and felt comforted by his delivery to his professional support.
My doctor was so great in explaining everything to me. He answered all my concerns. Very very good Dr. John Gubatan. And thank you so much for taking care of me ðŸ™
He was someone who finally gave me hope.
Dr Gubatan was great! He listened to me & gave me ways to help take care of my problem.

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