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Office
4650 W Sunset Blvd
MS 78
Los Angeles, CA 90027Phone+1 323-361-5704Fax+1 323-361-8491
Education & Training
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1977 - 1978
- Children's Hospital Los AngelesResidency, Pediatrics, 1973 - 1975
- University of California, Irvine, School of MedicineClass of 1972
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1974 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 1994 - 2014
- NJ State Medical License 1992 - 1997
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Clinical Trials
- Omegaven Treatment of Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Induced Liver Injury Start of enrollment: 2008 Sep 01
- Infant & Toddler Short Gut Feeding Outcomes Study Start of enrollment: 2013 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 71 citationsSafety and Efficacy of Teduglutide in Pediatric Patients With Intestinal Failure due to Short Bowel Syndrome: A 24‐Week, Phase III StudySamuel A. Kocoshis, Russell J. Merritt, Susan Hill, Sue Protheroe, Beth A. Carter
JPEN. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 2020-05-01 - 104 citationsOutcomes from a 12-Week, Open-Label, Multicenter Clinical Trial of Teduglutide in Pediatric Short Bowel SyndromeBeth A. Carter, Valeria C. Cohran, Conrad R. Cole, Mark R. Corkins, Reed A. Dimmitt
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2017-02-01 - 6 citationsMixed-Methods Pilot Study: Disaster Preparedness of Families With Children Followed in an Intestinal Rehabilitation Clinic.Catherine J. Goodhue, Natalie E. Demeter, Rita V. Burke, Khadija T. Toor, Jeffrey S. Upperman
Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2016-04-01
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