Jalpa Devi, MBBS, is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Jalpa Devi, MBBS
- Title and department with UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology; gastroenterologist, Nebraska Medicine
- Hometown: Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
Education:
- MBBS, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
- Internship, Yousuf Patel Memorial Hospital
- Residency in internal medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
- Fellowship in gastroenterology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
- Fellowship in advanced inflammatory bowel disease, Washington University in St. Louis
Medical interests:
I specialize in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, with a particular emphasis on perianal Crohn’s disease, obesity and cardiometabolic comorbidities in IBD, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence in gastroenterology. I also am committed to advancing equity in medicine through active involvement in women’s leadership and mentorship initiatives.
How I fell in love with medicine and my specialty:
Growing up in a remote village, I watched my father care for patients who could not afford medical treatment. He often treated them without charge, while my mother — though not a medical professional — cooked meals and provided a place for them to stay during their recovery. Witnessing their generosity and compassion shaped my earliest understanding of medicine and inspired me to become a physician.
During my training, I discovered gastroenterology, where the complexity of the digestive system and the resilience of patients living with chronic illness drew me in. I found particular purpose in caring for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, where I could combine clinical care, advanced imaging and innovative therapies to improve lives. The opportunity to merge compassion with cutting-edge science made gastroenterology, and especially IBD, are my calling.
Memberships:
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization
- International Bowel Ultrasound Group
- Women in GI co-chair, Emerging Leaders Committee, Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology
Things people might not know about me:
- I grew up as the youngest of seven sisters in a small village, where pursuing education as a girl was considered unconventional.
- I’ve met many of my mentors and collaborators through social media, which has become an unexpected classroom for me.
- Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids, exploring new places and learning chess from my son.
Clinical locations:
- Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Center at Nebraska Medical Center
- Procedure center at Village Pointe Health Center
For appointments: 402-559-0264
