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Robert Heuckeroth, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Philadelphia, PA, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

RobertOHeuckerothMDM.D. Ph.D.

Pediatric Gastroenterology • Philadelphia, PA

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

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Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1990 - 1992
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1994 - 2014
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Study Discovers Genes Implicated in Bowel Motility Disorders
    Study Discovers Genes Implicated in Bowel Motility DisordersFebruary 5th, 2021
  • Novel Approach Captures Hard-to-View Portion of Colon in 3D for the First Time
    Novel Approach Captures Hard-to-View Portion of Colon in 3D for the First TimeFebruary 27th, 2020

Grant Support

  • Vitamin A Deficiency And Intestinal Motility DisordersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
  • RET Ligand Regulation Of Intestinal MotilityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2009
  • Neuronal Control Of Intestinal Motility In Mutant MiceNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2007
  • Proteomics Of Biliary AtresiaNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2005
  • Neurturin, A Novel Neurotrophic FactorEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1997–2001

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Robert Heuckeroth, Dr. Robert Heuckeroth, MD, Dr. R Heuckeroth, Dr. Robert O Heuckeroth