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Phillip Tarr, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Saint Louis, MO

PhillipIrwinTarrMD

Pediatric Gastroenterology • Saint Louis, MO

Director, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition and Professor, Pediatrics Washington University, St. Louis

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  • Office

    1 Childrens Pl
    # Div
    Saint Louis, MO 63110
    Phone+1 314-454-6173
    Fax+1 844-231-8912

Summary

  • I am currently the Director, Pediatric Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition and Melvin E. Carnahan Professor of Pediatrics at Washing University in St. Louis, MO.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1983 - 1987
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 1980 - 1983
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1980, M.D.

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Blackwell Scientific Research Scholar Award American Gastroenterological Association, 1992-1995

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Versus Placebo for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children  
    Phillip I Tarr, David Schnadower, Cindy G Roskind, Prashant Mahajan, Alexander J Rogers, Elizabeth C Powell, The New England Journal of Medicine
  • Infant Diet and Maternal Gestational Weight Gain Predict Early Metabolic Maturation of Gut Microbiomes  
    Barbara B Warner, Phillip I Tarr, Nature

Press Mentions

  • FMT in a Pill: FDA Approves Second Product to Prevent C. Diff Recurrence
    FMT in a Pill: FDA Approves Second Product to Prevent C. Diff RecurrenceApril 28th, 2023
  • Progression of Pediatric Celiac Disease from Potential Celiac Disease to Celiac Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study
    Progression of Pediatric Celiac Disease from Potential Celiac Disease to Celiac Disease: A Retrospective Cohort StudyMarch 29th, 2021
  • Resistant Bacteria Found in Preterm Infants After Prolonged Antibiotic Treatment
    Resistant Bacteria Found in Preterm Infants After Prolonged Antibiotic TreatmentSeptember 20th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology Research TrainingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2012
  • The Neonatal Microbiome And Necrotizing EnterocolitisNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2010–2011
  • The Neonatal Microbiome And Necrotizing EnterocolitisNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2009
  • The Gut Microbiome In Development, HEALTH, And DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008
  • Nucleotide Polymorphisms In Enteric PathogensNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2006
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology Research TrainingEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2004–2005
  • Pathophysiology Of Childhood Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2005
  • Pathophysiology Of Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Pathophysiology Of Childhood Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Evolution Of Virulence By Gene AcquisitionNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2002
  • Evolution Of Virulence By Gene AcquisitionNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1999–2002
  • Pathophysiology Of Childhood Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–2002
  • Escherichia Coli 0157--H7 Adherence And ColonizationNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1996
  • Cytoxin Producing E ColiNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • Cytoxin Producting E ColiNational Center For Research Resources1990

Professional Memberships

Dr. Phillip Tarr, Dr. Phillip Tarr, MD, Dr. P Tarr, Dr. Phillip Irwin Tarr