Dr. Alexandra Fuss

Dr. Alexandra Fuss, PhD is a licensed GI psychologist who specializes in supporting people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). She currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Medicine for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, is an Instructor at Harvard Medical School, and maintains a private practice.

Dr. Fuss is deeply committed to improving the experience of people living with IBD, particularly around the complex emotional impact of living with a chronic condition. Her published research has primarily focused on medical trauma and medical gaslighting,though she also frequently speaks and contributes to media discussions focused broadly on topics relevant to the IBD community at large.

Before joining Massachusetts General Hospital, she served as the Director of Behavioral Health in Digestive Diseases and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. She also serves as an Associate Editor for Crohn’s & Colitis 360 and is a member of the National Scientific Advisory Committee of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, where she contributes to the Professional Education Committee.

As a fellow girl with guts, she is passionate about helping patients feel heard, validated, and empowered in their healthcare experiences. She feels honored to be part of spaces like this retreat that center connection, healing, and community among women living with IBD.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys traveling and taking in the arts with her husband Isaac, spending time with their dog Maisel, and trying new experiences, most recently ballroom dancing and glass sculpting.