JohnEdwardFortunatoJr.MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine

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Office
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-227-4200

Fax+1 312-227-9392

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2004 - 2006
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
University of ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2000
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 1995 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2014 - 2018
NC State Medical License 2006 - 2016
CO State Medical License 2013 - 2015
MD State Medical License 2002 - 2006
OH State Medical License 2005 - 2006
ME State Medical License Active through 2003
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Clinical Trials

Correlation of Oropharyngeal Pepsin and Gastroesophageal (GE) Reflux Start of enrollment: 2008 Dec 01
Completed
MRI to Assess the Effects of Dysautonomia and Chronic Nausea on Brain Transmitters Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
Completed

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

37 citations
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is no more effective than usual care for the treatment of primary dysphagia in children.
Mary E. Christiaanse, Betty Mabe, Greg Russell, Tanya Long Simeone, John E. Fortunato
Pediatric Pulmonology. 2011-06-01
21 citations
Fludrocortisone improves nausea in children with orthostatic intolerance (OI)
John E. Fortunato, Hossam A. Shaltout, Megan M. Larkin, Peter C. Rowe, Debra I. Diz
Clinical Autonomic Research. 2011-07-28
32 citations
Pepsin in saliva as a biomarker for oropharyngeal reflux compared with 24-hour esophageal impedance/pH monitoring in pediatric patients.
John E. Fortunato, Ralph B. D'Agostino, Mark O. Lively
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2017-02-01

Press Mentions

Heart May Hold Key to Unexplained Nausea in YouthsAugust 25th, 2011