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Glenn Furuta, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Aurora, CO, Children's Hospital Colorado

GlennFurutaMD

Pediatric Gastroenterology Aurora, CO

Professor with Tenure, Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine Section Head, Digestive Health Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado

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  • Office

    Children's Hospital Colorado
    13123 East 16th Ave, B290
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone+1 720-777-7457
    Fax+1 720-777-7277
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Education & Training

  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical School1990 - 1993
  • Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)
    Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)Chief Residency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1990
  • Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)
    Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)Residency, Pediatrics, 1986 - 1990
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1986
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center
    The University of Texas Health Science CenterB.A., 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1987 - 2008
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Career Teaching Scholar Award University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2022
  • Shwachman Award North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2021
  • Professor with Tenure University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis—Where Are We Today?  
    Glenn T Furuta, Mirna Chehade, ScienceDirect
  • Genetic Variants at the 16p13 Locus Confer Risk for Eosinophilic Esophagitis  
    Robert P Kimberly, Marc E Rothenberg, Patrick M Gaffney, Hugh A Sampson, J Pablo Abonia, Mirna Chehade, Philip E Putnam, Brian P Vickery, Glenn T Furuta, John B Harley, Nature
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis  
    Furuta GT, Katzka DA, N Engl J Med, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Dilation Outcomes in pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis
    Calies Menard-Katcher, Glenn T. Furuta, Robert Kramer, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2015
  • Stress associated with pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis.
    Christine Case, Dan Atkins, Glenn T. Furuta, Pan Zhaoxing, Jane Robinson, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2015
  • Adrenal insufficiency and swallowed topical steroid treatment of pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis.
    Haseeb Rahat, Colleen Wood, Calies Menard-Katcher, Glenn T. Furuta, Dan Atkins, Stephanie Hsu, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis-a clinically diverse disease 
    Denver, CO - 1/24/2016
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors-To use or not to use 
    Jackson Lake Lodge - 1/3/2016
  • The International Gastrointestinal Eosinophil Researchers 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/3/2016
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Other

  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis Education Physician Education Slide Set (255 slides). 
    Furuta GT (Co-Editor), North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
    1/1/2014
  • Eosinophilic Gastroenteropathies. Decision Support in Medicine 
    Furuta GT
    https://www.decisionsupportinmedicine.com/DSM/a/articles/29/E/2848
    1/1/2013
  • Metered dose inhaler patient instruction video 
    Furuta GT
    http://youtu.be/L_l86ze9I-4
    1/1/2012
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Authored Content

  • DDW and National Eosinophil Awareness WeekJune 2021

Press Mentions

  • Doctors Pioneer 'String Test' for Improved Upper Gastrointestinal Monitoring
    Doctors Pioneer 'String Test' for Improved Upper Gastrointestinal MonitoringAugust 22nd, 2022
  • Topical Steroids Recommended for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Topical Steroids Recommended for Eosinophilic EsophagitisMay 5th, 2020
  • Cincinnati Children's Receives NIH Grant Renewal on Eosinophilic Disorders
    Cincinnati Children's Receives NIH Grant Renewal on Eosinophilic DisordersOctober 7th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Phase 2 Esophageal String TestFDAPresent
  • Human Epidemiology and Response to SARS-CoV-2 (HEROS)NIAIDPresent
  • CEGIRNIHPresent

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German

Hospital Affiliations