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Samuel Nurko, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Boston, MA

Samuel Nurko MD


Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital

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  • 300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115

  • Phone+1 617-355-6055

  • Fax+1 617-355-4095

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Education & Training

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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

Press Mentions

  • 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-Old
    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 Kids
    Open-Label Placebo May Help Reduce IBS Pain in KidsJuly 26th, 2022
  • IBS Awareness Month: Diagnostic Tips, Treatment Options, Multidisciplinary Care and More
    IBS Awareness Month: Diagnostic Tips, Treatment Options, Multidisciplinary Care and MoreApril 16th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • 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

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