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Office
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104Phone+1 314-577-5647Fax+1 314-268-2775
Summary
- Dhiren Patel, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist focused on GI motility care based in Saint Louis, MO. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Children's Hospital of Michigan and his residency in Pediatrics at University of Michigan Health /Sparrow hospital. He has been serving as a medical director of GI motility program as well as colorectal and pelvic reconstruction program at Saint Louis University/ SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital since 2016. His scholarly work includes multiple publications on topics such as pediatric GI motility disorders, constipation and cystic fibrosis, with recent papers published in reputable journals like the Neurogastro and Motility, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Dr. Patel also conducts clinical trials focused on cystic fibrosis and gastrointestinal motility issues in children, serving as a principal investigator in several studies.
Education & Training
- University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
- B. J. Medical College AhmedabadClass of 2005
- Children's Hospital of MichiganFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 2011 - Present
- MO State Medical License 2015 - 2026
- KS State Medical License 2021 - 2022
- MI State Medical License 2010 - 2017
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Clinical Trials
- Cystic Fibrosis and Gut Dysmotility: The Effect of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) on Intestinal Transit Start of enrollment: 2019 Dec 12
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
- Neuromodulation for Children With Cystic Fibrosis Experiencing Chronic Abdominal Pain Start of enrollment: 2023 Mar 29
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Efficacy of anal botulinum toxin injection in children with functional constipation.Dhiren Patel, Pavithra Saikumar, Mayuri Jayaraman, Chaitri Desai, John Rosen
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2025-03-24 - 2 citationsProton-Pump Inhibitors and Fat Absorption in Cystic Fibrosis and Pancreatic Insufficiency: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial.Anna Evans Phillips, Jefferson N Brownell, Alyssa Tindall, Bridget Dowd Kiernan, Dhiren Patel
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2025-03-01 - Colonic Manometry in Pediatric Patients with Spina Bifida: Results from a Retrospective Cohort Study.Albert Yuh Chyuan Shan, Barry Duel, Timothy Phillips, Paula Buchanan, Leonel Rodriguez
Children. 2025-02-04
Press Mentions
- Renexxion Seeks FDA OK to Test Naronapride for GI Problems in CFJanuary 11th, 2023
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