WilliamFBalistreriMD

Pediatric Gastroenterology • Cincinnati, OH

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

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Office
3333 Burnet Ave
Ml 2010
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone+1 513-636-4415

Fax+1 513-636-7805

Summary

Dr. William Balistreri is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH and is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University at Buffalo School of Medicine and has been in practice 47 years. He is experienced in liver disease, transplantation, viral and autoimmune hepatitis, cystic fibrosis, and cholestasis. He has more than 600 publications and multiple citations.

Education & Training

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1972 - 1974
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1970 - 1972
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

KY State Medical License 1990 - 2025
OH State Medical License 1978 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1976 - 1978
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

WILLIAM F. BALISTRERI, MD lecture NASPGHAN ANNUAL MEETING, 2008-2022
Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Physicians of the Year Medscape, 2013
First Annual Faculty Teaching Award Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2012
The 2011 Award for Excellence in Continuing Medical Education (The Golden Apple Award) Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2011
The 2009 Distinguished Educator Award The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), 2009
Alpha Omega Alpha University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, 2006
Daniel Drake Medal University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, 2006
Distinguished Alumnus Award University of Buffalo, 2005
Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis, 2004
Award "Guide to America's Top Pediatricians" Consumers' Research Council of America, 2004
Elected, Cincinnati "Top Doctors" Cincinnati Magazine, 2004, 2008
Best Doctors in America Best Doctors, Inc., 2003, 2009
Outstanding Pediatrician Of The Year Ohio Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics, 2001
The Harry Shwachman Award North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (NASPGN), 1999
Founder's Award Cincinnati Pediatric Society, 1999
Excellence in Teaching Award Mead Johnson, 1999
Faculty Achievement Award University of Cincinnati, 1997
The Murray Davidson Award American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 1997
Award, Best Doctors in America American Health Magazine, 1996
Award, Best Doctors in America Narveh & Smith (Woodward and White), 1996
Distinguished Leadership Award Honoree Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, 1995
The 1993 Distinguished Medical Alumnus Award University of Buffalo, 1993
Honored Alumnus Mayo Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, 1993
Outstanding Speaker Award American Association of Clinical Chemistry, 1992
Teacher of the Year Children's Hospital House Staff, 1977
National Student Research Forum Award SAMA-UTMB, 1973
Mead Johnson Award Mead Johnson Nutritionals, 1973
Lange Award University of Buffalo School of Medicine, 1970
Mayo Foundation Scholarship Mayo Clinic, 1970
Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
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Clinical Trials

Phase II Pilot Study to Compare the Bioavailability of Buffered, Enteric-Coated Ursodiol With Unmodified Ursodiol for Chronic Cholestatic Liver Disease and Cystic Fibrosis-Associated Liver Disease Start of enrollment: 1995 Nov 01
Unknown status
Phase 2

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

123 citations
Intestinal adaptation after ileal interposition surgery increases bile acid recycling and protects against obesity-related comorbidities
Rohit Kohli, Michelle Kirby, Kenneth D.R. Setchell, Pinky Jha, Kori Klustaitis
American Journal of Physiology. Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology. 2010-09-01
18 citations
Nutritional support for pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Ronald E. Kleinman, William F. Balistreri, Melvin B. Heyman, Barbara S. Kirschner, Alan M. Lake
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 1989-01-01
21 citations
Correction of vitamin E deficiency in children with chronic cholestasis. II. Effect on gastrointestinal and hepatic function.
Ronald J. Sokol, James E. Heubi, Catherine A. McGraw, William F. Balistreri
Hepatology. 1986-11-01

Lectures

Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Changing Epidemiology and Perinatal Transmission
National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/26/2019
13th Annual Winter Conference on Pediatrics
Symposia Medicus, Big Sky, Montana - 2/19/2013
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) California District IX: Annual Las Vegas Seminars: Pediatric Update
American Academy of Pediatrics, Las Vegas, Nevada - 11/15/2012

Press Mentions

Likely Cause of Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak in Children IdentifiedApril 4th, 2023
Previous COVID-19 Infection May Play a Role in Hepatitis in ChildrenJune 17th, 2022
Past COVID-19 Infection Could Play a Role in Childhood HepatitisJune 16th, 2022
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Grant Support

Clinical Trial: Pegylated Interferon +/- Ribavirin For Children With HCVNational Center For Research Resources2008
Pegylated Interferon +/- Ribavirin For Children With HCVNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
Bioavailability Of Ursocarb Compared To Actigall In Liver Disease And CFNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
Bioavailability Of Ursocarb VS Actigall In Chronic Cholestatic Liver DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1997–2001
Haplotype Analysis At Pfic/Byler Disease Gene Locus With Microsatellite MarkerNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999