FaithDorseyIhekweazuMD

Pediatric Gastroenterology • Houston, TX

Pediatric Nutrition

Instructor, Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine

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Office
6701 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-824-1000

Education & Training

Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2013 - 2016
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Pediatrics, 2009 - 2012
Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2012 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2011 - 2013
MA State Medical License 2011 - 2011
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Clinical Trials

A Study of Vedolizumab in Children and Teenagers With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CD) Start of enrollment: 2022 Apr 30
Recruiting
Phase 3
Roles: Principal Investigator
A Study of Vedolizumab in Children and Teenagers With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Start of enrollment: 2022 Apr 18
Recruiting
Phase 3
Roles: Principal Investigator
A Study of Vedolizumab in Children With Ulcerative Colitis (UC) or Crohn's Disease (CD) Start of enrollment: 2023 May 16
Recruiting
Phase 3
Roles: Principal Investigator

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

55 citations
colonization influences the abundance of intestinal short chain fatty acids and neurotransmitters.
Thomas D Horvath, Faith D Ihekweazu, Sigmund J Haidacher, Wenly Ruan, Kristen A Engevik
Iscience. 2022-05-20
98 citations
Development of the Pediatric Gut Microbiome: Impact on Health and Disease.
Faith D. Ihekweazu, James Versalovic
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. 2018-08-21
80 citations
Human-Derived Bifidobacterium dentium Modulates the Mammalian Serotonergic System and Gut-Brain Axis.
Melinda A. Engevik, Berkley Luck, Chonnikant Visuthranukul, Faith D. Ihekweazu, Amy C. Engevik
Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021-01-01