Saul Joseph Karpen MD Ph.D.
Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation
Professor, VCU Health
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1220 E Broad StMMRB6050Richmond, VA 23298
Phone+1 804-827-1012
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Summary
- Dr. Saul Karpen, based in Richmond, VA, is a highly specialized medical practitioner in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with subspecialties in Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. His professional education includes a pediatric residency and a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, both completed at the Yale-New Haven Medical Center. Dr. Karpen has developed significant experience in treating biliary atresia, liver transplantation, and cholestasis. His research contributions are substantial, with several publications in reputable journals such as Hepatology and Hepatology Communications. He also contributes to advancements in his field by participating in relevant clinical trials. Dr. Karpen has been recognized by SuperDoctors.com as a Super Doctor and was chosen as a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook.
Education & Training
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1991 - 1994- Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1991
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
TX State Medical License 2000 - 2012
CT State Medical License 1991 - 2000
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Clinical Trials
- A Prospective Database of Infants With Cholestasis Start of enrollment: 2004 Apr 21
- Biliary Atresia Study in Infants and Children Start of enrollment: 2006 May 16
- Longitudinal Study of Genetic Causes of Intrahepatic Cholestasis (LOGIC) Start of enrollment: 2007 Nov 30
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Erratum to: 'Inhibition of the renal apical sodium dependent bile acid transporter prevents cholemic nephropathy in mice with obstructive cholestasis' [J Hepatol (2024...Ahmed Ghallab, Daniela González, Ellen Strängberg, Ute Hofmann, Maiju Myllys
Journal of Hepatology. 2025-03-15 - Guidance for the Primary Care Provider in Identifying Infants With Biliary Atresia by 2-4 Weeks of Life: Clinical Report.Sanjiv Harpavat, Susan W Aucott, Saul J Karpen, Benjamin L Shneider, Kasper Wang
Pediatrics. 2025-02-18 - Increased serum GM-CSF at diagnosis of biliary atresia is associated with improved biliary drainage.Sarah A Taylor, Sanjiv Harpavat, Kyle D Gromer, Victor Andreev, Kathleen M Loomes
Pediatric Research. 2025-01-29
Journal Articles
- A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Pilot Study of Losartan for Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseSaul Karpen, Jennifer K Frediani, Miriam B Vos, BioMed Central
Press Mentions
- Mystery Hepatitis Cases in Kids Linked to Unexpected Viral SuspectJuly 25th, 2022
- Link Between Pediatric Hepatitis and Adenovirus 41 Still UnclearJuly 15th, 2022
- Adenovirus Common in Kids with Unexplained Acute Hepatitis, Studies ShowJuly 14th, 2022
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Grant Support
- VCU-Atlanta Center for the Childhood Liver Disease Research Network (ChiLDReN)VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY2005–2029
- VCU-Atlanta Center for the Childhood Liver Disease Research Network (ChiLDReN)VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY2005–2029
- VCU-Atlanta Center for the Childhood Liver Disease Research Network (ChiLDReN)VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY2005–2029
- Modeling genetic contributions to biliary atresiaVIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY2023–2027
- Modeling genetic contributions to biliary atresiaVIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY2023–2027
- Cholestatic Liver Disease Consortium (Clic): Longitudinal Study Of Genetic CauseNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
- A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Of Corticosteroid TherapyNational Center For Research Resources2009–2011
- Barc: Billiary Atresia Study In Infants And Children (BASIC)National Center For Research Resources2008–2011
- Biliary Atresia Research Consortium (Barc): A Prospective Database Of InfantNational Center For Research Resources2007–2011
- Molecular Regulation Of Hepatic TransportersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010
- Genome-Wide Analysis Of Rxr-Alpha Binding In Mouse Liver Chromatin With Chip-SeqNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010
- Genome-Wide Analysis Of Rxr-Alpha Binding In Mouse Liver Chromatin With Chip-SeqNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2010
- Molecular Regulation Of Hepatic TransportersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2010
- Cholestatic Liver Disease Consortium Longitudinal StudyNational Center For Research Resources2009
- Molecular Regulation Of Hepatic TransportersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999
- Transcriptional Regulation Of Bile Acid TransportNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1998
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