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Kenneth Sherman, MD, Gastroenterology, Boston, MA

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 Center
    Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterGastroenterology, 1989 - 1991
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1985
  • Rutgers University
    Rutgers UniversityPhD, Microbiology, Busch Pre-doctoral Fellowship, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1994 - 2028
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1991 - 2011
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1987 - 1995
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Press Mentions

  • Hepatitis E ‘More Common’ Than Recognized Due to Lack of Viable, Accurate Testing
    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 Regimen
    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 HIV
    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

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