William J. Salyers, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP
Gastroenterologist in Wichita, KS
Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
Division Chief – Gastroenterology
University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita
Dr. Salyers grew up in Ellsworth, KS and attended Sterling College in Sterling, KS where he obtained a B.S. degree in Biology. He began his medical training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City and completed his clinical training years in Wichita, KS, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2003. Following his residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita in 2006, he joined the faculty with KUSM-W Internal Medicine Department as an Assistant Professor.
Prior to starting his fellowship training in Gastroenterology, Dr. Salyers completed a Master of Public Health degree through the University of Kansas School of Medicine and also dedicated additional time working in hospice care prior to obtaining board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Salyers completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, FL in 2011 and returned to the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita where he is currently Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology.
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Professional Education:
- Medical Education: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
- Master of Public Health: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
- Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Professional Organization Membership:
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American College of Physicians
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Medical Association
- Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Medical Society of Sedgwick County
