Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Terjung
Gastroenterology Specialist in Bonn
GFO Kliniken Bonn - St. Josef Hospital· Hermannstr. 37, 53225 Bonn

Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Terjung is Chief Physician of Gastroenterology at the GFO Clinics Bonn and a specialist in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the liver. Her focus is on the modern diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, and liver diseases. Patients benefit from individualized, evidence-based therapy at the highest medical standard.
Areas of focus
- Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Ulcers and Inflammation of the Stomach and Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease of the Colon
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Carbohydrate Intolerances
- Malignant Diseases of the Colon
- Diseases of the Biliary Tract and Pancreas
About Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Terjung
Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Terjung is Chief Physician of the Department of Gastroenterology at the GFO Clinics Bonn and an experienced specialist in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the liver, and the entire digestive system. As a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, she combines many years of clinical experience with scientific expertise. Her medical focus is on the modern diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, liver diseases, and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
Under the leadership of Prof. Terjung, the gastroenterology department at the GFO Clinics Bonn offers a comprehensive range of diagnostics, therapy, and preventive care in gastroenterology. This includes, among other things, modern endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy (upper endoscopy), colonoscopy, as well as specialized procedures for the evaluation of diseases of the digestive tract. A particular focus is on the care of patients with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, liver diseases, and functional gastrointestinal disorders. The goal is individualized, evidence-based treatment at the highest medical standard.
The gastroenterology department in Bonn, under the direction of Prof. Terjung, works closely with other departments and specialized centers to ensure interdisciplinary care for complex diseases of the digestive system. Through modern medical technology, innovative therapeutic approaches, and an experienced team, patients benefit from comprehensive care – from prevention and diagnostics to individually tailored therapy.
With her many years of experience, scientific work, and commitment to patient-centered medicine, Prof. Dr. Birgit Terjung is recognized as a leading expert in gastroenterology in Bonn. Her focus is on early diagnosis and the sustainable treatment of gastrointestinal diseases using modern, minimally invasive methods.
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The medical spectrum of Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Terjung
Diseases
- Gastroenteritis (opens in a new tab)
- Ascites (opens in a new tab)
- Abdominal pain (opens in a new tab)
- Flatulence (opens in a new tab)
- Heartburn (opens in a new tab)
- Nausea and Vomiting (opens in a new tab)
- Lactose Intolerance (opens in a new tab)
- Metabolic Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Metabolic disorder (opens in a new tab)
- Barrett's esophagus (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatic Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Appendicitis (opens in a new tab)
- Blood in the stool (opens in a new tab)
- Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Diarrhea (opens in a new tab)
- Diverticula - Diverticulosis (opens in a new tab)
- Diverticulitis (opens in a new tab)
- Gastritis (opens in a new tab)
- Stomach Disorders (opens in a new tab)
- Stomach ulcer (opens in a new tab)
- Constipation (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatitis (opens in a new tab)
- Reflux Disease (opens in a new tab)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Esophageal disease (opens in a new tab)
- Celiac Disease (opens in a new tab)
- Duodenal ulcer (opens in a new tab)
- Histamine Intolerance (opens in a new tab)
- Microscopic colitis (opens in a new tab)
- Indeterminate colitis (opens in a new tab)
- Achalasia (opens in a new tab)
- Zenker's diverticulum (opens in a new tab)
- Fructose Malabsorption
Treatments
Diagnostics
- Defecography (opens in a new tab)
- Endosonography (opens in a new tab)
- H2 Breath Test (opens in a new tab)
- Helicobacter Test (opens in a new tab)
- Colonoscopy (opens in a new tab)
- Long-Term pH Measurement (opens in a new tab)
- Gastroscopy (opens in a new tab)
- Esophageal manometry (opens in a new tab)
- Video Capsule Endoscopy

