
Kenneth E. Sherman MD PhD
Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
Distinguished University Research Professor and Emeritus Professor of Medicine- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Physician in Medicine- Massachusetts General Hospital
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Gastroenterology Division55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114
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Summary
- Dr. Kenneth Sherman is a gastroenterologist based in Boston, MA, with subspecialties in hepatology and liver transplantation. He completed his medical education at George Washington University and internal medicine residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. He further pursued gastroenterology training at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center and holds a PhD in Microbiology from Rutgers University. He currently serves as a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His experience encompasses general gastroenterology, hepatology, and viral liver diseases, including hepatitis. Dr. Sherman has contributed to numerous clinical trials and publications, focusing on hepatitis and liver disease, especially in patients co-infected with HIV. He has been recognized as a Fellow by the American Gastroenterologic Association, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Physicians, and has received several certifications, including from Epic Systems Corporation.
Education & Training
Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterGastroenterology, 1989 - 1991
Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1985
Rutgers UniversityPhD, Microbiology, Busch Pre-doctoral Fellowship, 1976 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 1994 - 2028
MA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
CO State Medical License 1991 - 2011
NJ State Medical License 1987 - 1995
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Gastroenterologic Association, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Treatment of Hepatitis in Patients Who Are Triple-Infected With HIV, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
- Treatment of Hepatitis C in Hemophilic Patients With HIV
- Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a Maintenance Therapy and Liver Disease Progression in People Infected With Both HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Brief Report: Hepatitis B Vaccination Histories in Persons With HIV Needing Revaccination.Minhee Kang, Triin Umbleja, Anchalee Avihingsanon, Sandra W Cardoso, Josphat Kosgei
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 2026-05-01 - Single cell RNA transcriptome response to fentanyl use in persons with HIV infection.Krishna M Roskin, Heidi L Meeds, Janani Madhuravasal Krishnan, Matthew Juhascik, John M Cafardi
Scientific Reports. 2026-02-09 - The Role of Liver Biopsy and Fine Needle Aspiration in Novel HBV Therapeutics in HIV and HBV Coinfection.Alexandra N Willauer, Kenneth E Sherman
Current HIV/AIDS Reports. 2025-09-15
Other
- Epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of hepatitis B in the HIV-infected patientSherman KE, McGovern BH
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/epidemiology-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis-of-hepatitis-b-i
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-31 - Antiviral medications for the treatment of hepatitis B in the HIV-infected patientSherman KE, McGovern BH
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/antiviral-medications-for-the-treatment-of-hepatitis-b-in-the-hiv-i
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2011-02-18 - Evaluation of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in the HIV-infected patientSherman KE, McGovern BH
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-of-chronic-hepatitis-b-virus-infection-in-the-hiv-infect
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-01-10
Press Mentions
Hepatitis E ‘More Common’ Than Recognized Due to Lack of Viable, Accurate TestingApril 7th, 2025
People with HIV Can Be Protected Against Hepatitis B with a Three-Dose Vaccine RegimenOctober 24th, 2022
Extra Hep B Vaccine Dose Exceeds Expectations for People with HIVOctober 23rd, 2022
Grant Support
- Liver Disease And HIVNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2006–2012
- Mentorship In Liver DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2012
- Antiretroviral Therapy And The Hepatitis C VirusNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2006–2010
- Antiretroviral Therapy And HCV/HIVNational Center For Research Resources2008
- Response Of Hepatitis C Virus To Interferon In Hemophilic PatientsNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Fellow
- American Association for the Study of Liver DiseaseFellow
- Infectious Disease Society of AmericaFellow
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