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Dennis Black, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Memphis, TN

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Pediatric Gastroenterology Memphis, TN

Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Pediatric Malabsorption Syndromes, Pediatric Nutrition

J. D. Buckman Professor of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine; Vice Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics; Director, Children's Foundation Research Institute; Vice President for Research, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

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  • Office

    50 North Dunlap, Suite 471R
    Children's Foundation Research Tower
    Memphis, TN 38103
    Phone+1 901-287-5355
    Fax+1 901-287-4478

Summary

  • Dennis D. Black, MD, is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist based in Memphis, TN, with subspecialties in Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Malabsorption Syndromes, Lipid Disorders, and Pediatric Nutrition. He completed his education in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (LBCH). Currently, he holds the J. D. Buckman Professorship at UTHSC and serves as Scientific Director of the Children's Foundation Research Institute, Vice Chair for Research in the UTHSC Department of Pediatrics, and Vice President for Research at LBCH. He has published research on topics such as hypolipidemia disorders and developmental aspects of intestinal lipid absorption and metabolism, and has led clinical trials related to pediatric liver disease. His professional accolades include being named to America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and receiving the Gerard Odell Prize from NASPGHAN, the Research Mentor Award from the American Gastroenterological Association Section on Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition, and Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award from the UTHSC Department of Pediatrics.

Education & Training

  • Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
    Le Bonheur Children's HospitalPediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Pediatrics, 1979 - 1981
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeInternship, Pediatrics, 1978 - 1979
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1978
  • University of Memphis
    University of MemphisBS, Physical Science, Magna Cum Laude, 1971 - 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1993 - 1999
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1984 - 1996
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2025
  • Memphis Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2024
  • Listing in "10 Gastroenterologists to Know" Becker's Healthcare Review, 2021
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind Study Comparing 20 and 40 Mg of Pantoprazole for Symptom Relief in Adolescents (12 to 16 Years of Age) With Gastroesophageal Refl...  
    Tsou, VM, Baker, R, Book, L, Hammo, AH, Soffer, EF, Wang, W, Comer, GM, and the 326 Study Group, Clin Pediatr, 1/1/2006
  • NASPGN Guidelines for Training in Pediatric Gastroenterology  
    Rudolph, CD, Winter, HS, Black, DD, Colleti, RB, Dickinson, CJ, Ferry, GD, Heyman, M, Roberts, EA, Schwarz, KB, Shulman, RJ, Smith, L., Sokol, RJ, Squires, RH, Gilger,..., J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 1/1/1999
  • Transport of Lipid and Apolipoproteins A-I and A-IV in Intestinal Lymph of the Rat  
    Hayashi, H, Nutting, DF, Fujimoto, K, Cardelli, JA, Black, DD, and Tso, P, J Lipid Res, 1/1/1990

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Colitis Enhances Liver Injury and Inflammation in a Preterm Porcine Model of Parenteral Nutrition-associated Liver Disease
    Tillman, E, Black, DD, Buddington, R, Sylvestre, PB, Guan, P, and Helms, R, Hepatology, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2013
  • Bile Acid-induced Hepatocellular Apoptosis Occurs by Additional Mechanisms Independent of Death Receptors
    Tillman, EM, Guan, P, Helms, RA, and Black, DD, ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2013
  • Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor-alpha Expression and Activity Are Altered by Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Long-chain Fatty Acids in a Cholestatic Liver Disease M...
    Tillman, E, Helms, R, and Black, DD, Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies, Boston, MA, 1/29/2012
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Lectures

  • Molecular Mechanisms of Intestinal Lipid Transport and Metabolism 
    Snowmass, CO - 1/6/2014
  • Our Pediatric Obesity Epidemic 
    Rhodes College, Memphis, TN - 1/27/2013
  • Lipids-Chemistry, Digestion and Absorption 
    Honolulu, HI - 1/20/2013
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Grant Support

  • Ursodeoxycholic Acid Therapy In Pediatric Primary Sclerosing Cholangitisa PilotFood And Drug Administration2009–2010
  • Intestinal Lipoproteins In The NeonateEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1998–2007
  • Intestinal Lipoproteins In The NeonateEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1994–1998
  • Intestinal Lipoproteins In The NeonateEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1989–1991
  • Intestinal Lipoproteins In The Neonatal PigletEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1988
  • Intestinal Lipoproteins In The NeonatalEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1987

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Intercept PharmaceuticalsDMC Chair2015 - Present