Samuel Nurko MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital

Education & Training

Boston Children’s Hospital//Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1985 - 1988
Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1985
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1984
Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1981 - 1983
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoClass of 1980

PubMed

Use of Digital Rectal Exam Compared With High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry in the Diagnosis of Dyssynergic Defecation in Pediatrics.
Carolina Alexandra Zambrano Pérez, Erick Manuel Toro-Monjaraz, Samuel Nurko, Oscar Pérez-González, José Cadena-León
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2025-04-24
Ethical Considerations for the Use of Deception in Pediatric Research: Reflections on the Use of Deceptive Placebo in Children With Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions.
Jamie Robertson, Andrew D F Ross, Samuel Nurko
Gastroenterology. 2025-04-04
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Rome Foundation Working Team Report on overlap in disorders of gut-brain interaction.
Giovanni Barbara, Imran Aziz, Sarah Ballou, Lin Chang, Alexander C Ford
Nature Reviews. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2025-04-01

Journal Articles

Focus on the Use of Antidepressants to Treat Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain: Current Perspectives
Samuel Nurko, Silvana Bonilla, Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology
Perceived Medication Adherence Barriers Mediating Effects Between Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
James P Franciosi, Mariella M Self, Ashish S Patel, Deborah A Neigut, Robert J Shulman, Jolanda M Denham, George M Zacur, Shehzad A Saeed, Samuel Nurko, John F Pohl, Quality of life research

Lectures

Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Program
National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/28/2019

Ironwood to Present New Data at Digestive Disease Week® 2023 Demonstrating Potential of Linaclotide for Functional Constipation in Children and Adolescents Ages 6-17 Years-OldApril 24th, 2023
Open-Label Placebo May Help Reduce IBS Pain in KidsJuly 26th, 2022
IBS Awareness Month: Diagnostic Tips, Treatment Options, Multidisciplinary Care and MoreApril 16th, 2022
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Patient Oriented Research In Pediatric Motility And Related DisordersNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2012
Placebo Controlled Study Of Baclofen For GERD In Children With Cerebral PalsyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2008
Research Symposium On Functional Abdoninal Pain In ChildrenNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
Amitriptyline In Children With Abdominal Pain Of Non- Organic OriginNational Center For Research Resources2007
Evlauation Of The Efficacy Of Amitriptyline In Children With Abdominal Pain Of NNational Center For Research Resources2006
Miralax Laxative VS Placebo In Constipated ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
The Evaluation Of Non-Acid Reflux In Children Undergoing PH Probes Using The....National Center For Research Resources2004