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:

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (Digestive Disorders)

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

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Research

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

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Publications

Most recent publications

Updated International Consensus Diagnostic Criteria for Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Proceedings of the AGREE Conference Gastroenterology155 (4): 1022-1033.e10
Alignment of parent- and child-reported outcomes and histology in eosinophilic esophagitis across multiple CEGIR sites J Allergy Clin Immunol142 (1): 130-138.e1
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 Hepatol16 (7): 1056-1063
Efficacy of a 4-Food Elimination Diet for Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol15 (11): 1698-1707 e7
IgE-associated food allergy alters the presentation of paediatric eosinophilic esophagitis Clin Exp Allergy46 (11): 1431-1440
Substantial Variability in Biopsy Practice Patterns Among Gastroenterologists for Suspected Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol14 (12): 1842-1844
Educational Module Improves Emergency Department Evaluation for Suspected Constipation J Pediatr167 (3): 706-710.e1
A 4-year-old girl with dilated cardiomyopathy Pediatr Ann43 (1): 7-10
Nestle Nutrition Young Investigator Research Development Award: NASPGHAN Foundation Report on a 13-Year Partnership J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr58 (2): 155-6

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Barry K. Wershil, MD

Barry K. Wershil, MD

Division Head, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

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

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