Award bestowed for exceptional contributions to improving lives of those affected by inflammatory bowel disease
United Digestive's Dr. Aja McCutchen has been awarded the 2025 Rosenthal Award for Volunteer Leadership by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. This honor recognizes volunteers who demonstrate exceptional leadership and make extraordinary contributions to improving the quality of life for patients and families affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr. McCutchen received the award during the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Annual Volunteer Awards Dinner on March 6, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the Volunteer Leadership Summit, this event celebrated her lasting impact and legacy of service within the IBD community.
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The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation highlighted Dr. McCutchen's high-impact volunteer service across nearly every aspect of its mission. Her contributions include facilitating support groups, leading the Atlanta Morning of Culture event, serving as a Torch Gala Premiere Physician, and being a prominent advocate within the IBD healthcare professional community.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Rosenthal Award from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation,” said Dr. McCutchen. “It has been a privilege to serve and advocate for IBD patients and their families. Seeing the resilience of this community inspires me every day, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Foundation's vital work.”
Dr. John Suh, chief medical officer of United Digestive, commended Dr. McCutchen on this remarkable achievement. “Dr. McCutchen exemplifies the values of leadership, compassion, and dedication that United Digestive strives for every day. Her commitment to improving the lives of IBD patients and advancing gastroenterology is inspiring. We are incredibly proud of her contributions to both the Foundation and our organization.”
For more information about United Digestive, visit UnitedDigestive.com. To learn more about the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, visit CrohnsColitisFoundation.org.
About United Digestive
United Digestive is a leading physician practice management organization serving GI physicians and gastroenterology practices nationwide. Practices that are part of United Digestive benefit from advanced infrastructure and operational insights, along with investments in regional growth. Physician Partners enjoy a dyad leadership model with reduced administrative burden and local support to provide the highest-quality patient care. United Digestive is growing at a rapid pace, with 61 clinics, 23 ASCs, and more than 220 providers practicing in four states – Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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