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Kathleen Schwarz, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, San Diego, CA

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Pediatric Gastroenterology San Diego, CA

Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation

Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director Pediatric Liver Center

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  • Office

    3030 Childrens Way
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Phone+1 858-966-4003
    Fax+1 410-955-1464

Summary

  • I am a board certified pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist and pediatric transplant hepatologist. I completed my training at Washington University School of Medicine and have been on the Johns Hopkins faculty since 1987.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1974 - 1976
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1972 - 1974
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1972
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityM.A.T., Biology & French, 1964 - 1965
  • Scripps College
    Scripps CollegeB.A., Biology, 1960 - 1964

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1987 - 2021
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Shwachman Award NASPGHAN, 2017
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Total serum bilirubin with three months of hepatoportoenterostomy predicts short-term outcomes in biliary atresia  
    Shneider B, Magee J, Karpen S, Rand E, Narkewicz M, Bass L, Schwarz K, Whitington P, Bezerra J, Kerkar N, Haber B, Rosenthal P, Turmelle Y, Molleston J, Murray K, Ng V..., J Pediatr, 1/1/2016
  • Utility of Monitoring Azathioprine Metabolites in the Management of Children with Autoimmune Hepatitis  
    Jannone G, Kafka K, Schwarz KB, J Hepatol Gastroint Dis, 1/1/2016
  • Hepatitis Vaccines  
    Ogholikhan S, and Schwarz KB, Vaccines, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir for 12 weeks is Safe and Effective in Adolescents with Chronic hepatitis C Infection
    Balistreri W, Rosenthal P, Sanjay B, Whitworth S, Jonas M, Schwarz K, WCPGHAN, Montreal, Canada, 1/5/2016
  • Prevalence of Symptoms Associated with Sleep Disordered Breathing Among Patients seen in a Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic.
    Cuffari, C, Karnsakul W, Schwarz KB, Karwowski C, Sterni L, Felix G, WCPGHAN, Montreal, Canada, 1/5/2016
  • Optimization of Methods to Interrogate the Transcriptome in Formalin-Fixed Paraffin Embedded Liver Biopsies.
    Shin E, Schwarz KB., Brando L, Yolken RH, WCPGHAN, Montreal, Canada, 1/5/2016
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Lectures

  • Superb new therapies and public health dilemmas Hepatitis C in Children 
    Jaipur, India - 1/1/2016
  • Long-term Durability of Sustained Viral Response (SVR) in Children Treated for Chronic Hepatitis C 
    Johns Hopkins - 1/1/2015
  • Long-term Durability of Sustained Viral Response (SVR) in Children Treated for Chronic Hepatitis C (PEDS C Trial) (1903048) 
    McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL - 1/3/2014
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Other

  • Treatment of Pediatric HCV: at least two roads in the yellow woods. 
    Schwarz KB, Expert Viewpoint - Clinical Care Options for Hepatitis
    www.clinicaloptions.com/hep
    1/1/2005
  • Comprehensive Transplant Center Video 
    Schwarz K, Johns Hopkins
    1/1/2003
  • Neonatal Cholestasis. CD Rom 
    Schwarz K, Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center
    1/1/1998
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Press Mentions

  • FDA Approves Tenofovir Alafenamide for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus in Pediatric Patients
    FDA Approves Tenofovir Alafenamide for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus in Pediatric PatientsNovember 3rd, 2022
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves Vemlidy® (Tenofovir Alafenamide) for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pediatric Patients
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves Vemlidy® (Tenofovir Alafenamide) for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pediatric PatientsNovember 2nd, 2022
  • Harvoni Joins Growing DAA Options for Younger Patients with HCV
    Harvoni Joins Growing DAA Options for Younger Patients with HCVJuly 17th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

  • AASLD
    Member
  • NASPGHAN
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French