Jennifer

Ray

MD

Biography

Jennifer Ray, M.D. is a board certified gastroenterologist who practices General Gastroenterology at Harborview Medical Center and the Digestive Health Clinic at Eastside Specialty Center. She is also a UW Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Ray believes in patient centered medicine and a collaborative team approach to providing the best patient care experience possible. Her goal is to make patients active participants in their overall health and well-being.

Education & Training

Fellowship, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, 2018-2021

Chief Residency Internal Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, 2017-2018

Internal Medicine Residency, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, 2014-2017

Medical School - Medical Doctor, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, 2010-2014

Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 2005-2009

Clinical Interests

• Esophageal motility disorders
• Pelvic floor dysfunction

Awards

Barbara Jung Gender Equity Champion Award
2026

Publications

1. Jain, R, Ray, J, Pan JH, Brody S. Sex Hormone–Dependent Regulation of Cilia Beat Frequency in Airway Epithelium. Am. J. Respir. Cell Mol. Bio, 2012; 46: 446-453.

2. Edwards M, Ray J, Bacon B. Sporadic Porphyria Cutanea Tarda As the Initial Manifestation of Hereditary Hemochromatosis. ACG Case Reports Journal. Nov 2019;6)11):e00247.Ca

3. Al Taee A, Ray J, Hachem C. Cholera and Noncholera Vibrios. Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology, Second Edition. Elsevier 2020;493-496.  

4. Evans, N, Ray J, Prather C. Atypical Inheritance of Autosomal Dominant Familial Mediterranean Fever. ACG Case Reports Journal. Oct 2020.