JohnRWhitworthMD

Pediatric Gastroenterology • Memphis, TN

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

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Office
806 Estate Pl
Memphis, TN 38120
Phone+1 901-681-4017

Fax+1 901-681-4013

Education & Training

University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2003 - 2006
University of TennesseeResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
University of Louisville School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 2000 - 2025
AR State Medical License 2020 - 2020
CO State Medical License 2004 - 2007
KY State Medical License 1999 - 2000
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

26 citations
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of the use of viscous oral cromolyn sodium for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
Jay A. Lieberman, Jie Zhang, John Whitworth, Cary P. Cavender
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018-05-01
1 citations
Disordered eating behaviors in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease in remission or mild-moderate disease activity.
Maggie Vickers, John Whitworth, Lybil Mendoza Alvarez, Michelle Bowden
Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2024-08-01
54 citations
Response of Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome to Sirolimus Treatment.
Ralph Salloum, Courtney E. Fox, Carlos R. Alvarez-Allende, Adrienne M. Hammill, Roshni Dasgupta
Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2016-11-01

Journal Articles

Graduation Day: Healthcare Transition from Pediatric to Adult
John Whitworth, MD, Nutrition in clinical practice

Grant Support

Portopulm Hypertension And Hepatopulm Syndrome In PTS W/Portal HypertensionNational Center For Research Resources2007
Portopulmonary Hypertnsn And Hepatopulmonary Synd In PTS W/Portal HypertnsnNational Center For Research Resources2006