Diane L. Barsky, MD

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Diane L. Barsky, MD, is a gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Medical Director of the Home Parenteral Nutrition Service at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, Integrative medicine for children, Malnutrition, Parenteral nutrition, Nutrition support, Tube feedings, Care of the child with chronic illness
Locations: Main Hospital; Specialty Care, King of Prussia

Phone: 215-590-3630

Education and Training

Medical School

MD - State University of New York School of Medicine at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY

Internship

Pediatrics - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

Residency

Pediatrics - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Ambulatory Pediatric (Clinic Chief Resident) - Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, NY
Pediatric Integrative Medicine Residency - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Integrative Medicine - University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson, AZ

Fellowship

Heinz Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Board Certification

Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD)
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS) – National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (NBPNS)

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Physician

Medical Director, Home Parenteral Nutrition Service

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

Conditions Treated

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2017

Lee D, Barsky D, Hughes R, Driggers J, Poupard N, Mascarehnas M. : Evaluation of the safety of iron dextran with parenteral nutrition in the pediatric inpatient setting. Nutrition & Dietetics 74(5): 471-475, November 2017 Notes: doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12355. Epub 2017 Jul 7.

Abstracts

2016

Diane Barsky, MD: "Children With Feeding Disorders: Normal BMI Z-score Camouflaging Underlying Nutrition Deficiencies" WCPGHAN World Congress 2016 2016.

Barsky D: Case Study: Children with Feeding Disorder and Normal BMI Z-scores Developing Nutritional Deficiencies, poster presentation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 63 ((Suppl2) ): S399, 2016.

2015

Lee DY, Hughes R, Driggers J, Barsky D, Mascarenhas M: Evaluation of the safety of iron dextran administration in parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions in the pediatric inpatient setting. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition  2015.

Books

Chapters

2022

Barsky, D., Foster, A., Boettcher, M. (2022). Parenteral Nutrition. In: Mattei, P. (eds) Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07524-7_6

2015

Barsky D: Infants, Children and Adolescents, Case 3:  Eating Disorders in Adolescent Athletes,Chapter 4  Medical Nutrition and Disease:  A Case-Based Approach, 6th edition. Hark L and Morrison G (eds.). Blackwell Science, Boston, MA, Page: 187-196, 2015.

2013

Barsky, DL: Anorexia Nervosa. Essential Clinical Nutrition: A case Based Study. Hark, L; Morrison G  (eds.). Blackwell Science, Page: 167-174. 2013.

2012

Barsky, DL: Pediatric Feeding Disorders. The 5 Minute Pediatric Consult, 6th edition. Schwartz D, Bell LA, Bingham PM (eds.). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA  Page: 320-322, 2012.

2011

Barsky DL: Eating Disorders in Adolescent Athletes. Medical Nutrition and Disease, Chapter 5. Hark L, Morris G (eds.). Blackwell Science, Boston, MA, Page: 201-211, 2011.

2009

Barsky DL: Pediatric Feeding Disorders. The 5 Minute Pediatric Consult, 5th edition. Schwartz D, Bell LA (eds.). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 462-463.

2008

Barsky DL. Pediatric feeding disorders. In: Schwartz MW, et al., editors. The 5-minute pediatric consult. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2008.

Barsky DL: Anorexia Nervosa, Chapter 5. Medical Nutrition and Disease. Fourth Edition  Hark L, Morrison G (eds.). Blackwell Science, Boston, MA Page: 190-196, 2008.

Barsky DL: Nutrition for the Infant, Child and Adolescent. Nutrition in Pediatrics. Duggan, Christopher MD; Watkins, John, MD; and Walker, Allan MD (eds.). BC Decker Inc, 4: page 5- 13, 2008.

2007

Barsky DL, Konek, S. Growing up healthy. In: Deen D, Hark L, editors. Complete guide to nutrition in primary care. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell; 2007. Ch. 4.

2006

Barsky DL et al. The role of a interdisciplinary feeding team in the assessment and  treatment of feeding problems. Special focus on nutrition. Building blocks in  nutrition. March 2006.

2003

Barsky DL. Anorexia nervosa. In: Hark L, Morrison G, editors.  Essential clinical nutrition: a case-based study. Boston: Blackwell Science; 2003. p. 167-74.

Barsky DL, Stallings VA. Nutritional management in pediatric pulmonary disease. In: Eigen H, Loughlin GM, editors. Respiratory disease in children: diagnosis and management. Philadelphia: Williams and Wilkins; 1994. p. 813-28.

Posters and Presentations

2015

Lee D, Hughes R, Driggers J, Barsky D, Mascarenhas M: Evaluation of the safety of iron dextran administration with parenteral nutrition in the pediatric inpatient setting. Clinical Nutrition Week 2015, Long Beach, CA April 2015 Notes: Poster Presentation.

Menchise AN, Barsky DL, Mascarenhas MR, Maqbool A, Terry NA, Bales CB: The evolution of essential fatty acid deficiency in pediatric intestinal failure patients on chronic parenteral nutrition in the setting of intravenous fat emulsion restriction. American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Long Beach, CA, Poster Presentation 2015.

Invited Lectures

2022

Barsky DL. "Pediatric Nutrition", Frontiers in Culinary Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Mar 2022.

Barsky DL. Transitioning the Pediatric Patient Safely Home on Parenteral Nutrition. Mar 2022.

2021

Barsky DL. "Bone Health in Nutrition Support: "From Cradle to Retirement" ASPEN 2021 Nutrition Science and Practice Conference, Presented Virtually to International Audience. Mar 2021.

2020

Barsky DL. "Development and Implementation of Clinical Pathway for Pediatric Densitometry", International Society of Clinical Densitometry, Abstract accepted for Plenary Session. Virtual presentation. May 2020.

Barsky DL. "Importance of Iron for Parenteral Nutrition Patients", American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Science and Practice Conference 2020, virtual presentation. Mar 2020.

Barsky DL. "Assessment of Bone Health in Pediatric Nutrition Support" Invited workshop: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Science and Practice Conference 2020, Virtual conference. Mar 2020.

Awards and Honors

2022, HEROES Award (Healthcare Physician Distinction of Honor), Cornell University

2021, American Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Clinical Team Distinction Award

2016, FOCUS on Health and Leadership for Women, Perelman School of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Scholarship Award for 2016 Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Conference, American Association of Medical Colleges.

2001, Philadelphia Magazine, "Best Docs for Children"

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial positions

2021-present, Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
2020-present, Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2016-present, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reviewer
2010-present, Nutrition in Clinical Practice, reviewer

Academic and institutional committees

2022-2023, Physician Chair, Sodium Utilization in Parenteral Nutrition Working Group
2022-present, Wellness Committee, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
2022-present, Physician Representative, Malnutrition Committee

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in professional organizations

International

2018-present, International Pediatric Feeding Disorders
 - Committee on Education

National

2023-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
1994-present, American Academy of Pediatrics
 - 2010-present, Pennsylvania American Academy of Pediatric Initiative: Pediatric Obesity Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention in Community Setting
 - 2008-present, Early Childhood Education Linkage System: Childcare Health Consultant, Joint Program Pennsylvania Chapter American Academic of Pediatrics and Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
 - 1994-present, Pennsylvania Chapter, Board Member
1992-present, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
 - 2015-present, National Clinical Nutrition Week Monitoring Committee
 - 2015-present, National Malnutrition Committee
1990-present, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
 - 2023, Chair of Section of Pediatrics Subcommittee on Program Development
 - Clinical Practice Committee
1990-present, American Academy of Pediatrics
 - Section on Integrative Medicine