Dr. Joseph C. Kolars is a prominent gastroenterologist and professor at the University of Michigan who currently serves as the Director for Strategic Development for Global Collaborations at the University of Michigan Medical School. With over 40 years of experience, he holds dual professorships in Medicine and Health Management and Policy, and he is a founding director of the University of Michigan Center for Global Health Equity. His professional career is defined by a significant commitment to international health systems, including past leadership roles in establishing Western-based healthcare in China and consulting for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on medical education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Clinically, Dr. Kolars maintains an active practice at University Hospital, where he specializes in general gastroenterology and hepatology. He also provides strategic leadership as a trustee for the China Medical Board and co-directs a major translational research partnership with Peking University. Patients and colleagues can find more details regarding his clinical practice and academic research through the University of Michigan Health profile.
