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Thomas Attard, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Kansas City, MO

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Pediatric Gastroenterology Kansas City, MO

Pediatric Interventional Gastroenterology

Physician

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  • Office

    2401 Gillham Rd
    Kansas City, MO 64108
    Phone+1 816-234-3000

Summary

  • Dr. Thomas Attard is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Kansas City, MO and is affiliated with Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City. He received his medical degree from University of Malta School of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He specializes in pediatric interventional gastroenterology.
  • GI Connect

    Children's Mercy Kansas City Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology - Rescheduling Pediatric Endoscopy Procedures After COVID-19 Pandemic

Education & Training

  • Centre Hospitalier Universite du Montreal
    Centre Hospitalier Universite du MontrealObservership/training, Advanced Endoscopy, 2018 - 2018
  • Sheffield Children's NHS Trust
    Sheffield Children's NHS TrustObservership, Advanced Endoscopy , 2015 - 2015
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1998 - 2001
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1995 - 1998
  • University of Malta School of Medicine
    University of Malta School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • Liceo Gian Frangisk Abela
    Liceo Gian Frangisk AbelaBachelors, 1985 - 1987
  • De La Salle College
    De La Salle CollegeNon-degree, 1975 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Investigator Award 2nd World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Paris, 2004
  • Distinction in Obstetrics and Gynecology 1994

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of the Demographic Characteristics of Pediatric and Adult Colorectal Cancer Patients: A National Inpatient Sample Based Analysis  
    Thomas Attard, MD, World Journal of Pediatrics
  • Thyroid cancer complicating familial adenomatous polyposis: mutation spectrum of at-risk individuals  
    Septer S, Slowik V, Morgan R, Dai H, Attard T. Hered, Cancer Clin Pract, 10/5/2013
  • Aggressive juvenile polyposis in children with chromosome 10q23 deletion  
    Septer S, Zhang L, Lawson CE, Cocjin J, Attard T, Ardinger HH, World J Gastroenterol, 4/14/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Desmoid tumors associated with Familial Adenomatous polyposis.
    Slowik VR, Attard TM, Dai H, Shah R, Septer SS, NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
  • Current standard in pediatric gastroenterology fellowship training in interpretation of capsule endoscopy.
    Hijaz NM, Septer SS, Attard TM, NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
  • Fecal Calprotectin is raised in pediatric patients with Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
    Borg K, Degaetano J, Attard TM, NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • "Hereditary Intestinal Polypisis: A MEDICEL Project" 
    Tunis, Tunisia - 4/1/2013
  • "Celiac Disease in the Mediterranean basin, current concepts and Regional Overview" 
    Tunis, Libya - 9/1/2012
  • "Probiotic Use in Paediatric Gastrointestinal Disease: From Theory to Practice" 
    Tunis, Libya - 9/1/2012
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Increased Fracture Risk in Kids
    Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Increased Fracture Risk in KidsMarch 18th, 2020
  • Acid Reflux Medication Could Increase Kids’ Risk for Bone Fractures
    Acid Reflux Medication Could Increase Kids’ Risk for Bone FracturesMarch 19th, 2020