Meet the team behind the questions
Conrad Cole, MD, MPH, MSc Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Medical Director, Intestinal Rehabilitation Program

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Conrad Cole, MD, MPH, MSc

Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Medical Director, Intestinal Rehabilitation Program 513-636-4415 conrad.cole@cchmc.org
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Samuel Kocoshis, MD Medical Director, Intestinal Care Center; Medical Director, Small Bowel Transplantation Program

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Samuel Kocoshis, MD

Medical Director, Intestinal Care Center; Medical Director, Small Bowel Transplantation Program 513-636-4415 samuel.kocoshis@cchmc.org
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This is the first significant advance we’ve seen in the treatment of short bowel syndrome in 50 years.

Samuel Kocoshis, MD explaining the breakthrough that led to a new, hormone-based treatment strategy

A significant discovery for patients with short bowel syndrome
Instead of relying on interferon injections, which aren’t always effective, physicians can offer direct-acting antiviral regimens with high cure rates.

William Balistreri, MD on the advancements in Hep C care found in his team’s international study

Hepatitis C breakthrough
William Balistreri, MD Dorothy M. M. Kersten Professor of Pediatrics; Director Emeritus, Pediatric Liver Care Center; Medical Director Emeritus, Liver Transplantation; Program Director Emeritus, Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology

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William Balistreri, MD

Dorothy M. M. Kersten Professor of Pediatrics; Director Emeritus, Pediatric Liver Care Center; Medical Director Emeritus, Liver Transplantation; Program Director Emeritus, Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology 513-636-4594 william.balistreri@cchmc.org
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Ajay Kaul, MD Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Program

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Ajay Kaul, MD

Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Program 513-636-4415 ajay.kaul@cchmc.org
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Grant renewal serves as a momentum builder
Jorge Bezerra, MD Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Care Center

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Jorge Bezerra, MD

Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Care Center 513-636-3008 jorge.bezerra@cchmc.org
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Heidi Kalkwarf, Phd, RD Scientific Director, Bionutrition & Body Composition Core Laboratory, CCTST; Associate Director, Digestive Health Center; Associate Director, Pediatric Advanced Nutrition Fellowship

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Heidi Kalkwarf, Phd, RD

Scientific Director, Bionutrition & Body Composition Core Laboratory, CCTST; Associate Director, Digestive Health Center; Associate Director, Pediatric Advanced Nutrition Fellowship 513-636-3803 heidi.kalkwarf@cchmc.org
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Cynthia Wetzel, PhD Manager, Digestive Health Center

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Cynthia Wetzel, PhD

Manager, Digestive Health Center 513-636-9605 cynthia.wetzel@cchmc.org
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Stavra A. Xanthakos, MD, MS Director, Steatohepatitis Center; Medical Director, Surgical Weight Loss Program for Teens; Associate Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

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Stavra A. Xanthakos, MD, MS

Director, Steatohepatitis Center; Medical Director, Surgical Weight Loss Program for Teens; Associate Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program 513-636-4415 stavra.xanthakos@cchmc.org
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A Bright Future for Children with NAFLD and NASH
This collaboration has proven to be very beneficial to patients, providing them with team-based care and diagnostic procedures in a timely fashion.

Ajay Kaul, MD on the benefits of the Motility Clinic’s broader services and capabilities

Motility program expands clinical offerings