I’m a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing in the United States. I created Gut Check Daily because I kept seeing the same problem in clinic: patients leaving appointments with more questions than answers.
A 15-minute visit isn’t enough time to explain what Crohn’s remission really means, why your IBS treatment isn’t working, or what questions you should be asking about your care. The gap between what patients need to understand and what we have time to explain is massive—and it’s hurting people.
Gut Check Daily exists to fill that gap.
Why Anonymous?
I remain anonymous not because I’m hiding something, but because I want to speak freely. Without my name attached, I can:
- Tell you what GIs actually think (not just what we’re supposed to say)
- Explain nuances that get lost in rushed appointments
- Be honest about where medicine falls short
- Focus on education, not building a personal brand
My credentials are real. My perspective comes from years of training and thousands of patient encounters. But here, I’m not your doctor—I’m an educator who happens to have the clinical background to explain things properly.
What You’ll Find Here
For IBD patients (Crohn’s & UC)
- What remission actually means (most patients only know one type)
- How to interpret calprotectin, CRP, and scope results
- Questions to ask before starting or switching biologics
- Red flags that suggest your care may need adjustment
For IBS patients
- Why standard advice often fails—and what actually works
- The IBS–SIBO distinction (it’s more complicated than the internet suggests)
- Motility, fermentation, and sensitivity—the three real drivers of symptoms
- When further testing is worth pursuing
For everyone with GI issues
- How to have more productive conversations with your GI
- What good care looks like (so you can recognize when you’re not getting it)
- Evidence-based information without the fads or BS
What This Is Not
This is not medical advice. I don’t know your history, your labs, or your specific situation. Nothing here replaces evaluation by your own physician.
This is not a patient–doctor relationship. Reading this content, emailing me, or joining any offering does not make me your doctor.
This is not a substitute for professional care. If you have symptoms, see a physician. If you’re in a flare, call your GI. If something feels wrong, get evaluated.
What this is: education that helps you understand your condition, ask better questions, and advocate for yourself within the healthcare system.
You deserve to understand your own body. You deserve explanations that make sense. You deserve to feel like someone is in your corner who actually gets what you’re going through.
That’s what I’m trying to provide here.
— The anonymous GI behind Gut Check Daily
Have questions or feedback? Email me at hello@gutcheckdaily.com. I read everything, though I can’t respond to individual medical questions.