SamuelNurkoMD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital

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Office
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Phone+1 617-355-6055

Fax+1 617-355-4095

Boston Children’s Hospital//Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1985 - 1988
Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1985
Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1984
Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1981 - 1983
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoClass of 1980

PolyethyleneGlycol3350 Laxative vs Placebo in Constipated Children Start of enrollment: 2003 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 4
A Pilot Study of a New MiraLax® Dose Formulation For Use in Constipated Children Start of enrollment: 2006 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 4
Placebo Controlled Study of Baclofen for GERD in Children With Cerebral Palsy Start of enrollment: 2009 Apr 01
Withdrawn
Phase 4
Pediatric Gastroparesis Registry Start of enrollment: 2019 Jan 23
Recruiting
Roles: Contact
GpCRC Pediatric Gastroparesis Registry 2 Start of enrollment: 2024 Jun 30
Not yet recruiting
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
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PubMed

40 citations
Pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders: challenges and a clinical update.
Bruno P. Chumpitazi, Samuel Nurko
Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2008-02-01
7 citations
Primary placement of a skin-level Cecostomy Tube for Antegrade Colonic Enema Administration Using a Modification of the Laparoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic C...
Christopher D. Graham, Leonel Rodriguez, Alejandro Flores, Samuel Nurko, Terry L. Buchmiller
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2019-03-01
268 citations
Serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP): a novel bowel lengthening procedure.
Heung Bae Kim, Dario O. Fauza, Jennifer L. Garza, Jung-Tak Oh, Samuel Nurko
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2003-03-01

Journal Articles

Focus on the Use of Antidepressants to Treat Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain: Current Perspectives
Samuel Nurko, Silvana Bonilla, Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology
Perceived Medication Adherence Barriers Mediating Effects Between Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
James P Franciosi, Mariella M Self, Ashish S Patel, Deborah A Neigut, Robert J Shulman, Jolanda M Denham, George M Zacur, Shehzad A Saeed, Samuel Nurko, John F Pohl, Quality of life research

Lectures

Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Program
National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/28/2019

Ironwood to Present New Data at Digestive Disease Week® 2023 Demonstrating Potential of Linaclotide for Functional Constipation in Children and Adolescents Ages 6-17 Years-OldApril 24th, 2023
Open-Label Placebo May Help Reduce IBS Pain in KidsJuly 26th, 2022
IBS Awareness Month: Diagnostic Tips, Treatment Options, Multidisciplinary Care and MoreApril 16th, 2022
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Patient Oriented Research In Pediatric Motility And Related DisordersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2012
Placebo Controlled Study Of Baclofen For GERD In Children With Cerebral PalsyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2008
Research Symposium On Functional Abdoninal Pain In ChildrenNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
Amitriptyline In Children With Abdominal Pain Of Non- Organic OriginNational Center For Research Resources2007
Evlauation Of The Efficacy Of Amitriptyline In Children With Abdominal Pain Of NNational Center For Research Resources2006
Miralax Laxative VS Placebo In Constipated ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
The Evaluation Of Non-Acid Reflux In Children Undergoing PH Probes Using The....National Center For Research Resources2004