Sari Acra MD
Professor, Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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3601 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000
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Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1994 - 1996- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1991 - 1994
American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1989
Vanderbilt UniversityMPH, Public Health
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1994 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
AZ State Medical License 1997 - 2008
IL State Medical License 1999 - 2002
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Clinical Trials
- A Study to Check the Safety of Dexlansoprazole and Learn if it Can Treat Symptomatic Nonerosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children 2 to 11 Years Old Start of enrollment: 2023 Feb 20
Roles: Principal Investigator
- A Study to Check the Safety of Dexlansoprazole and Learn If it Can Heal Erosive Esophagitis (EE) and Keep it Healed in Children 2 to 11 Years Old Start of enrollment: 2023 May 23
Roles: Principal Investigator
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Early Body Mass Index z-Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low-Income Setting: A Prospective Single-Arm Extens...Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A Shamsu
Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2026-09-17 - Self-reported medication adherence and disease activity in pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis: lessons from a real-world cohort.Girish Hiremath, Lili Sun, Yash Choksi, Regina Tyree, Hernan Correa
Diseases of the Esophagus. 2026-05-12 - 2 citations2'-Fucosyllactose transactivates EGF receptor in intestinal epithelial cells for prevention of colitis in adulthood.Harpreet Kaur, Julie A Talbert, Syed Azmal Ali, M Kay Washington, Daniel P Barry
Iscience. 2026-01-16
Journal Articles
- Autoimmune Enteropathy: An Updated Review with Special Focus on Stem Cell Transplant TherapyAamer Imdad, Zunirah Ahmed, Sari Acra, Digestive Diseases and Sciences
- Reversible Deficits in Apical Transporter Trafficking Associated with DGAT1 DeficiencySari Acra, MD, Traffic
Press Mentions
Study Details Genetic Architecture of Congenital Diarrheal Disorders in InfantsApril 4th, 2025
Directorships Honor VUMC Leaders and Philanthropic PartnersSeptember 30th, 2024- Faculty Awards Honor Teaching, Research, Clinical ExcellenceMay 6th, 2021
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