Barry K. Wershil, MD

Division Head, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Appointments & Referrals

1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC)

About Me

Clinical Interests: Eosinophilic esophagitis

Specialties, Programs & Conditions

Specialties:

Pediatric Gastroenterology Care >

Programs & Conditions:

Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Program >

Education & Training

Education: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 1979

Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, Children's Hopsital Boston, 1983-1986; Residency in pediatrics, St. Louis Children's Hospital, 1979-1983

Board Certifications: Pediatric Gastroenterology, General Pediatrics

Professional Organizations: American Association of Immunologists; American Gastroenterological Association; North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology; Society for Pediatric Research

Research

Research Interests: Allergies; digestive system (including gallbladder and liver); immunology; inflammation

Publications

Most recent publications

Histamine drives severity of innate inflammation via histamine 4 receptor in murine experimental colitis Mucosal Immunol
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Reference Score Accurately Identifies Disease Activity and Treatment Effects in Children Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol
Efficacy of a 4-Food Elimination Diet for Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 15 (11): 1698-1707 e7
IgE-associated food allergy alters the presentation of paediatric eosinophilic esophagitis Clin Exp Allergy 46 (11): 1431-1440
Substantial Variability in Biopsy Practice Patterns Among Gastroenterologists for Suspected Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 14 (12): 1842-1844
Educational Module Improves Emergency Department Evaluation for Suspected Constipation J Pediatr 167 (3): 706-710.e1
A 4-year-old girl with dilated cardiomyopathy Pediatr Ann 43 (1): 7-10
Nestle Nutrition Young Investigator Research Development Award: NASPGHAN Foundation Report on a 13-Year Partnership J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 58 (2): 155-6
Working with the US Food and Drug Administration: Progress and timelines in understanding and treating patients with eosinophilic esophagitis J Allergy Clin Immunol 130 (3): 617-9
Cow's Milk Elimination: A Novel Dietary Approach to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 55 (6): 711-6