Kenneth E. Sherman MD PhD
Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
Distinguished University Research Professor and Emeritus Professor of Medicine- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Physician in Medicine- Massachusetts General Hospital
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Gastroenterology Division55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114
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Summary
- Dr. Kenneth Sherman is a gastroenterologist based in Boston, MA, with subspecialties in hepatology and liver transplantation. He completed his medical education at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and residency in internal medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center. He further specialized in gastroenterology at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. Currently, he is a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and has longstanding roles as Division Chief at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Professor Emeritus at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Sherman is experienced in general gastroenterology, hepatology, and various liver diseases including viral hepatitides and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. His recent publications and clinical trials focus on hepatitis and liver transplantation. He is recognized as a Fellow by several prestigious organizations, including the American Gastroenterologic Association and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
Education & Training
Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterGastroenterology, 1989 - 1991
Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1985
Rutgers UniversityPhD, Microbiology, Busch Pre-doctoral Fellowship, 1976 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
OH State Medical License 1994 - 2026
CO State Medical License 1991 - 2011
NJ State Medical License 1987 - 1995
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Gastroenterologic Association, 2017
- AOA Alpha Omega Alpha- University of Cincinnati
- Fellow, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases AASLD, 2014
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Clinical Trials
- Treatment of Hepatitis in Patients Who Are Triple-Infected With HIV, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
- Treatment of Hepatitis C in Hemophilic Patients With HIV Start of enrollment: 2002 Mar 01
- Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a Maintenance Therapy and Liver Disease Progression in People Infected With Both HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Start of enrollment: 2004 Jul 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- An efficient vaccine clinical trial: ACTG A5379 hepatitis B vaccine trial in persons with HIV.Minhee Kang, Kristen M Marks, Andrea L Cox, Kenneth E Sherman
Vaccine. 2025-03-26 - Predictors of Acute HCV Incidence in People with HIV: Insights from a Long-term Cohort Study.Antoine Chaillon, Noah C Gaitan, Lynn E Taylor, Kunling Wu, Tanyaporn Wansom
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 2025-03-06 - Case 6-2025: A 62-Year-Old Man with Abdominal Pain.Gabrielle K Bromberg, Robert G Rasmussen, Kenneth E Sherman, Sanjeeva P Kalva, Katayoon Goodarzi
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2025-02-20
Other
- Epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of hepatitis B in the HIV-infected patientSherman KE, McGovern BH
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/epidemiology-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis-of-hepatitis-b-i
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-31 - Antiviral medications for the treatment of hepatitis B in the HIV-infected patientSherman KE, McGovern BH
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/antiviral-medications-for-the-treatment-of-hepatitis-b-in-the-hiv-i
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2011-02-18 - Evaluation of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in the HIV-infected patientSherman KE, McGovern BH
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-of-chronic-hepatitis-b-virus-infection-in-the-hiv-infect
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-10 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
Hepatitis E ‘More Common’ Than Recognized Due to Lack of Viable, Accurate TestingApril 7th, 2025- People with HIV Can Be Protected Against Hepatitis B with a Three-Dose Vaccine RegimenOctober 24th, 2022
- Extra Hep B Vaccine Dose Exceeds Expectations for People with HIVOctober 23rd, 2022
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Grant Support
- Liver Disease And HIVNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2006–2012
- Mentorship In Liver DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2012
- Antiretroviral Therapy And The Hepatitis C VirusNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2006–2010
- Antiretroviral Therapy And HCV/HIVNational Center For Research Resources2008
- Response Of Hepatitis C Virus To Interferon In Hemophilic PatientsNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
- Hepatitis C Virus Response To Interferon In HemophiliaNational Center For Research Resources2004
- HCV Genomic Variability In HIV Infected HemophiliacsNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2001–2004
- Health Utilities In Hepatitis C Infected PatientsAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality1999
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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