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George Fuchs III, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Lexington, KY, University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

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Pediatric Gastroenterology • Lexington, KY

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology, Pediatric Malabsorption Syndromes, Pediatric Nutrition

Professor Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky College of Medicine; Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Kentucky College of Public Health

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  • Office

    Department of Pediatrics
    138 Leader Ave.
    Lexington, KY 40506
    Phone+1 859-218-1676
    Fax+1 859-257-7799
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Summary

  • I am a physician scientist with specialty training in pediatrics and subspecialty training in pediatric infectious diseases, pediatric gastroenterology, and pediatric nutrition. I joined LSU School of Medicine in 1986, was on faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences from 2001-2015, and joined the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2015. I was seconded and in residence at research institutes in Thailand and Bangladesh for a 10 yr continuous period from 1992-2001. My areas of expertise include nutrition, low birth weight, diarrheal disease, and infection including the therapeutic and preventive interactions between micronutrients and infectious disease (diarrheal disease, pneumonia), malnutrition, and low birth weight. I have experience both as an investigator and director of programs in child and maternal health and nutrition, clinical case management, community-based public health, program monitoring and evaluation, and operations and programmatic research. I have related to child and maternal health as well as nutrition policy through involvement with global health organizations including WHO, World Bank, USAID, UNICEF, and others. I started a 6 year term in 2017 on the AAP, Committee on Nutrition. My work has been performed principally in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Latin America, and United States. In June of 2015, I initiated an effectiveness trial that was completed in Nov. 2019 in the Bangladesh urban and rural health care systems on daycare management of children with pneumonia and malnutrition. My current research focus includes clinical trials of SARS-CoV-2vaccine trials in children and interventions for phenylketonuria.

    • Children's Multivitamins Are a Total Racket

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    Are plant-based milks causing harmful nutritional deficiencies in children?

    The milk wars are steaming up. The latest casualty ⁠- or perhaps pawn ⁠- is the children. The dairy industry has been lobbying to crack down on plant-based "imi

    Kids' treatment for acute gastroenteritis in ED depends on race, study shows

    NEW ORLEANS - Children with acute gastroenteritis with dehydration receive unequal treatment in the ED because of race, according to a retrospective analysis of

    Is the BRAT Diet Still Beneficial?

    For decades, doctors have recommended that adults and children suffering from diarrhea resort to the BRAT diet while recovering. BRAT is an acrony

    UK Pediatrician Contributes to Peanut Allergy Recommendation Reversal

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 18, 2017) - The rate of Americans suffering from food allergies, including a life-threatening peanut allergy, has dramatically increased in

    UK pediatrician uses his expertise to save children in Bangladesh

    In developing countries, pneumonia is the leading cause of disease-related death in children ages 5 and younger, accounting for more than 1 million deaths a yea

    UK, Cincinnati Children's team up to help 11-year-old with painful illness

    Perched on an examination table at the Kentucky Clinic, Mackenzee Walters revealed a collection of bruises and scrapes on her knees - the traces of trampoline t

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1984 - 1985
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1983 - 1984
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1981 - 1983
  • Phoenix Hospital Affiliated Pediatric Program
    Phoenix Hospital Affiliated Pediatric ProgramInternship, Pediatrics, 1981 - 1981
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1980
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaBA, Zoology, 1970 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2001 - 2015
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1986 - 2001
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1985 - 1991
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Composition of Follow-Up Formula for Young Children Aged 12-36 Months: Recommendations of an International Expert Group Coordinated by the Nutrition Association of Tha...  
    Suthuvoravut U, Abiodun P, Chomtho S, Chongviriyaphan N, Cruchet S, Davies P, Fuchs G, Gopalan S, van Goudoever J, Nel E, Scheimann A, Spolidoro J, Tontisirin K, Wang ..., Ann Nutr Metab, 9/12/2015
  • Identification and Management of Acute Malnutrition in Hospitalized Children (Developed Country Perspective).  
    Vaughan J, Fuchs GJ, J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 2015
  • Iron status and intake of older infants fed cow's milk with cereal versus formula.  
    Fuchs GJ, Farris RP, DeWier M, Hutchinson SW, Warrier R, Doucet H, and Suskind RM, Am J Clin Nutr 58:343-8, 1993
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Pediatric Nutrition in Practice. 
    Chapter: Fluid and electrolytes. 
    Prince EN and Fuchs GJEditors: Koletzko B, Bhatia J, Bhutta ZA, Cooper P, Makrides M, Uauy R, Wang W..Kargerl, BaselEdition 2,2015
  • Textbook of Pediatric Nutrition. 
    Chapter: Enteral support of the hospitalized child 
    Fuchs GJEditors: RM Suskind and L Lewinter-Suskind.Raven Press, Ltd., New YorkEdition 2,
  • Prevention and treatment of Childhood Obesity. 
    Chapter: Recent Advances in the treatment of childhood obesity 
    Suskind RM, Sothern MS, Farris RP, von Almen TK, Shumacher H, Carlisle L, Vargas A, Escobar O, Loftin M, Fuchs G, Brown R, Udall Jr JNEditors: CL Williams and SYS Kim.The New York Academy of Sciences, New York
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Lectures

  • Committee on Nutrition Program 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/28/2019
  • Malnutrition and Pneumonia Synergy: A Challenge to Health Systems in Developing Countries 
    Research Grand Rounds, Dept Pediatrics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA - 8/2018
  • Nutrition and the 1ST 1000 Days 
    34th Annual ETSU Pediatrics Conference, Quillen College of Medicine, ETSU, Johnson City, TN - 8/2018
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Press Mentions

  • UK HealthCare Doctors See Increase in Child COVID-19 Hospitalizations
    UK HealthCare Doctors See Increase in Child COVID-19 HospitalizationsAugust 12th, 2021
  • University of Kentucky Chosen for International Clinical Trial to Develop Vaccine for Children 6mos.-11
    University of Kentucky Chosen for International Clinical Trial to Develop Vaccine for Children 6mos.-11June 17th, 2021
  • Teen Girls’ Poor Diets Are Worrying Doctors
    Teen Girls’ Poor Diets Are Worrying DoctorsMay 3rd, 2021
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Committees

  • Member, Committee on Nutrition, American Academy of Pediatrics 2017 - Present
  • Member, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery Working Group, US News and World Report 2017-18 Best Children's Hospitals project 2017 - Present
  • Member, International Advisory Committee, “Community-based management of acute malnutrition among under-5 children in Bangladesh project” 2013 - Present
  • Member, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery Working Group, US News and World Report 2014-15 Best Children's Hospitals project 2013 - Present
  • Member, Scientific Advisory Board, “Hypernatremic dehydration in childhood diarrhea: an observational study of optimized treatment on case fatality and neurological complications”, funded by Bill & Belinda Gates Foundation. Dhaka Bangladesh 2012 - Present
  • Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 2011 - Present
  • Member, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery Working Group, US News and World Report 2016-17 Best Children's Hospitals project 2016 - 2016
  • Member, Expert Committee, NIAID Food Allergy Clinical Guidelines Update, NIH 2015 - 2016
  • Member (representing the American Society for Nutrition [ASN]), Coordinating Committee, NIAID Food Allergy Clinical Guidelines Update. NIH 2015 - 2016
  • Member, Expert Committee, NIAID Food Allergy Clinical Guidelines update, National Institutes of Health (NIH) 2015 - 2015
  • Member, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery Working Group, US News and World Report 2015-16 Best Children's Hospitals project 2014 - 2014
  • Member, International Expert Consensus Group on the Compositional Requirements of Formula for Infants 12-36 Months of Age to support the development of a Codex Alimentarius standard 2014 - 2014
  • Organizer, Symposium and Workshop: “Symposium on Management of Children with Pneumonia and Malnutrition in Developing Countries”. Co-sponsored by UBS Optimus Foundation, UNICEF, Save the Children, and icddr,b. Dhaka, Bangladesh 2013 - 2013
  • Member, International Expert Consensus Group on the Compositional Requirements of Follow- Up Formula to support the development of a Codex Alimentarius standard. 2012 - 2012
  • Member, Committee, Research Prioritization in Childhood Diarrheal Disease: Case Management, Global Action Plan for Diarrhoea (DGAP), Programme for Global Paediatric Research. 2012 - 2012
  • Member, Committee on Research Prioritization in Childhood Diarrheal Disease: Emerging Therapies, Global Action Plan for Diarrhoea (DGAP), Programme for Global Paediatric Research 2012 - 2012
  • Member, Scientific Program Committee, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) representative 4th World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition 2010 - 2012
  • Member, Publications Committee, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2009 - 2012
  • Organizer, “Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders” Symposium and Workshop sponsored by North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology, and Nutrition, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Autism Speaks 2009 - 2009
  • Chair, GI Subcommittee, Autism Treatment Network (ATN) 2008 - 2012
  • Member (representing the American Society for Nutrition [ASN]), Coordinating Committee, NIAID Food Allergy Clinical Guidelines, NIH 2008 - 2011
  • Chair, Functional GI Disorders Working Group Gastrointestinal Aspects of Autism, The Autism Forum 2008 - 2008
  • Councilor, Executive Committee, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2006 - 2009
  • Member, International Scientific Advisory Committee, 3rd World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Federation of International Societies of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (FISPGHAN) 2005 - 2008
  • Chair, Obesity Treatment Guideline Committee, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2005 - 2008
  • Chair, Nutrition Committee, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2003 - 2006

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

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