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Ruben Colman, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Palo Alto, CA

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Pediatric Gastroenterology Palo Alto, CA

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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  • Office

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-497-8000

Summary

  • I am a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist specializing in the care for children with pediatric inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. As a physician-scientist, I study innovative ways to directly improve management and treatment for children with these diseases.

Education & Training

  • University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine
    University of Amsterdam Faculty of MedicinePhD, 2014 - 2023
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital medical CenterAdvanced Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 2021 - 2022
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2018 - 2021
  • St Barnabas Hospital
    St Barnabas HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine
    University of Amsterdam Faculty of MedicineClass of 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Predicting Therapeutic Response in Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis—A Journey Towards Precision Medicine  
    Ruben Colman, MD, Frontiers in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Abstracts/Posters

  • Fecal alpha-1-Antitrypsin as a Biomarker for Disease Activity in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colman RJ, Rubin DT, American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 10/20/2014
  • Efficacy of High-Dose versus Low-Dose Methotrexate in Combination Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Colman RJ, Rubin DT, American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, 10/20/2014
  • Agreement between patient- and physician-completed Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index scores.
    Lee JJ, Colman RJ, Mitchell PD, Atmadja ML, Bousvaros A, Lightdale JR, North American Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition annual meeting, New Orleans, LA, 10/23/2010

Committees

  • Committee Member, IBD Committee - NASPGHAN 2022 - Present
  • Committee Member, Pediatric Affairs Committee - Crohn's Colitis Foundation 2022 - Present
  • SIG Member, Data Science Special Interest Group - NASPGHAN 2021 - Present
  • Committee Member, Research Committee - NASPGHAN 2019 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Dutch