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Athos Bousvaros, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Boston, MA

Athos Bousvaros MD


Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital

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  • 300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115

  • Phone+1 617-355-2962

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Summary

  • Dr. Athos Bousvaros is a pediatric gastroenterologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in inflammatory bowel disease. He completed his medical education and training at prestigious institutions including Duke University and Boston Children’s Hospital. Currently, he serves as an attending physician at Boston Children's Hospital, a position he has held since 1991. Dr. Bousvaros has contributed extensively to the field through numerous publications, particularly focusing on the treatment and management of inflammatory bowel disease. Notable recognitions include being featured in Boston Magazine's Best of Boston and receiving the AGA Fellow designation. His work is complemented by an MPH in Clinical Effectiveness from Harvard and a strong record of mentorship and teaching.

Education & Training

  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthMPH, Clinical Effectiveness, 2003
  • Boston Children’s Hospital//Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital//Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1988 - 1991
  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1988 - 1991
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1988
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1985
  • Williams College
    Williams CollegeBA, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1985 - 1999
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Combined Residency Program Faculty Teaching Honor Roll Boston Combined Residency Program, 2017
  • Best of Boston Boston Magazine, Castle Connolly, 2016
  • Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mucosal Gene Expression in Pediatric and Adult Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Permits Modeling of Ideal Biopsy Collection Strategy for Transcriptomic Analysis  
    Athos Bousvaros, Scott B Snapper, Jodie Ouahed, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Innovations Meeting of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: Charting the Future of Pediatric IBD  
    Joel R Rosh, Athos Bousvaros, Laurie S Conklin, Caren A Heller, David Ziring, K T Park, Subra Kugathasan, Michael D Kappelman, Andrew B Grossman, Jeffrey S Hyams, Lee ..., Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Educational needs in the diagnosis and management of pediatric functional constipation: a US survey of specialist and primary care clinicians  
    Barnes J, Coleman B, Hwang S, Stolic A, Bousvaros A, Nurko S, Salinas GD, Postgrad Med, 1/27/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Crohn disease - physician and patient perspective. 
    Boston, MA - 1/1/2018
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Mild Crohn disease. 
    Boston, MA - 1/1/2018
  • The adolescent and pregnant patient with IBD. 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2018
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Other

  • Monitoring Disease Activity in Pediatric IBD Patients. 
    Bousvaros A, Turner D, Vitito L, Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation - Professional Education Monograph, developed f
    www.naspghan.org
    1/1/2010
  • Making the right diagnosis: differentiating between Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis in children and young adults. 
    Bousvaros A, Goldsmith J, Strople J, Vitito L, Professional Education Monograph, developed for North American Society for Pediatric GI and Nutritio
    www.naspghan.org
    1/1/2009
  • Cyclical vomiting syndrome 101. 
    Bousvaros A., Monograph for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association
    1/1/2008
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Press Mentions

  • News Briefing: Kronos Bio Sets Terms for IPO, Flirting with Billion-Dollar Unicorn Valuation; Corvus Collabs with Spinout, Unveils Positive Covid-19 Data
    News Briefing: Kronos Bio Sets Terms for IPO, Flirting with Billion-Dollar Unicorn Valuation; Corvus Collabs with Spinout, Unveils Positive Covid-19 DataOctober 5th, 2020
  • 5 Must-Read Articles for GI Physicians This Week: Nov. 8-14
    5 Must-Read Articles for GI Physicians This Week: Nov. 8-14November 16th, 2018
  • Are Probiotics a Natural Remedy for Anxiety? We Investigate
    Are Probiotics a Natural Remedy for Anxiety? We InvestigateMarch 4th, 2018
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