Education and Training

Medical School

MD – The Tamilnadu Dr, MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
MBBS – University of Madras, Tamilnadu, India

Internship

Rotating Internship – Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India

Residency

Pediatrics - Christian medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology - Hasbro Children's Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI

Board Certification

Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Titles and Academic Titles

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2023

Jhaveri PB, Lambert KA, Bogale K, Lehman E, Alexander C, Ishmael F, Jhaveri PN, Hicks SD. : Salivary microRNAs in pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis. Allergy Asthma Proc 44(2): 145-152, Mar 2023 Notes: DOI: 10.2500/aap.2023.44.220102.

2022

Cunningham, Bethany S. MD; Alexander, Chandran P. MD, MBBS: Spontaneous Gastric Perforation in a Child and Endoscopic Balloon Dilation for Postoperative Gastric Stenosis, An invited commentary. JPGN Reports 3(2): e199, May 2022 Notes: doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000199.

Nachnani, Rahul BS, Hushagen, Kimberly MD, Swaffield, Thomas MD, Jhaveri, Punit MD, Vrana, Kent E. PhD*, Alexander, Chandran P. MBBS, MD: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and Hypophosphatemia in Adolescents. JPGN Reports  3(4): p248, Nov 2022 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000248.

2020

Alexander CP, Wenner WJ: Quantifying Trainees Competence in Upper Endoscopy,  Invited Commentary. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 71(1): 3-4, July 2020 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002753.

2019

Wu, Malinda, Kessler M, Engbrecht B, Tulchinsky M, Moore M, Alexander, CP   : Melena in a 13-month-old Girl. Visual Diagnosis Pediatric Review 40(5): 1-4, May 2019 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2017-0253.

2017

Alexander CP, Zhu J, Paul IM, Kjerulff KH  : Fathers make a difference: positive relationships with mother and baby in relation to infant colic. Child: Care, Health and Dev. 2017 Sep; 43 (5) : 687-696 43(5): 687-696, Sep 2017 Notes: DOI: 10.1111/cch.12445.

2016

Virojanapa AJ, Jhaveri P, Dye C, Mathew A, Alexander CP: Endoscopic Therapy for Complete Pancreatic Ductal Obstruction in a Child With Hereditary Pancreatitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 62(1): 32-4, Jan 2016 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000000353.

Solaiman AZ, Kulaylat AN, Santos MC, Rocourt DV, Methratta ST, Millington K, Alexander CP: Delayed Presentation of Jejuno-Jejunal Fistula With Stricture AfterPhysical Child Abuse. Pediatr Emerg Care 32(7): 462-4, Jul 2016 Notes: DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000445.

2015

Spurkeland N, Bennett G, Alexander C, Chang D, Ceneviva G. TherapeuticHypothermia and Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in a Child with HypertrophicObstructive Cardiomyopathy. Case Rep Pediatr. 2015;2015:796151: Therapeutic Hypothermia and Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in a Child with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Case Rep Pediatr 2015(7996151), Mar 2015 Notes: doi: 10.1155/2015/796151.

Naramore S, Aziz F, Alexander CP, Methratta S, Cilley R, Rocourt D. Fecal: Fecal Impaction Causing Pelvic Venous Compression and Edema Pediatr Rep 7(3): 5999, Sep 2015 Notes: doi: 10.4081/pr.2015.5999.

2014

Ostrom K, Syan R, Barber L, Miller D, Venkatasubramani N, Ravindra A, Jhaveri P, Jhaveri P, Alexander C, Nagan MR, Hauptman M, Grover A, Hadland SE: Index of suspicion Pediatr Rev 35(9): 396-404, Sep 2014 Notes: DOI: 10.1542/pir.35-9-396.

2006

Alexander CP, Sood BG, Zilberman MV, Becker C, Bedard MP: Congenital hepatic arteriovenous malformation: an unusual cause of neonatal persistent pulmonary hypertension. J Perinatol. 2006 May;26(5):316-8. 26(5): 316-8, May 2006 Notes: DOI: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211493.

2005

Alexander CP, Gordon T, Sridhar G, Raghupathy P: Massive powder aspiration in a toddler. Indian Pediatr 42(3): 288-290, Mar 2005.

2003

Paul AC, Varkki S, Yohannan NB, Eapen CE, Chandy G, Raghupathy P : Neurologic deterioration in a child with Wilson's disease on penicillamine therapy Indian J Gastroenterol 22(3): 104-5, May-Jun 2003.

Gnananayagam EJ, Solomon R, Chandran A, Anbarasi S, Sen S, Moses PD: Long segment Hirschsprung's disease in the Waardenburg-Shah syndrome. Pediatr Surg Int 19(6), Aug 2003 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/s00383-002-0944-7.

2002

Kerketta JA, Paul AC, Kirubakaran VB, Jesudason MV, Moses PD: Non-01 Vibrio cholerae septicemia and meningitis in a neonate. Indian J Pediatr 69(10): 909-10, Oct 2002 Notes: DOI: 10.1007/BF02723720.

2001

Paul AC, Justus A, Balraj A, Job A, Kirubakaran CP: Malignant otitis externa in an infant with selective IgA deficiency: a case report. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 60(2): 141-5, Aug 2001 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0165-5876(01)00483-9.

2000

Paul AC, Ranjini K, Muthulakshmi, Roy A, Kirubakaran C: Malnutrition and hypernatraemia in breastfed babies. Ann Trop Paediatr 20(3): 179-83, Sep 2000 Notes: DOI: 10.1080/02724936.2000.11748131.

Paul AC, Oommen SP, Angami S, Moses PD: Acute pancreatitis in a child with idiopathic ulcerative colitis on long-term 5-aminosalicylic acid therapy. Indian J Gastroenterol. 195-6 (eds.). 19(4), Oct-Dec 2000.

Samal SC, Paul AC, Venkateswari S, Nair S, Venkatramani S, Perakath B, Simon A, Chandy G, Kurian G: VIPoma of pancreas in a child. Indian J Gastroenterol 19(4): 194-5, Oct-Dec 2000.

Books

Chapters

2014

Williams KE , Field DG, Alexander CP : Chapter 10: Autistic spectrum disorders and gastrointestinal problems: current state of the research and implications for practice Paediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: A psychosocial perspective [Paperback]. Clarissa Martin, Terence Dovey (eds.). Radcliffe, UK, April 2014.

Posters and Presentations

2021

Alexander CP: Salivary miRNA Profiles in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Poster presentation. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting (virtual) Apr 2021.

Awards and Honors

2020-2021, Top Reviewers – Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, North America
2017-2019, Top Five Reviewers – Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, North America
2017, Child HCAHPS Dean's List, Extraordinary patient satisfaction in scoring 99th-100th percentile among providers nationwide
2015-2016, Top Ten Reviewers – Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, North America
2006, Best Resident Award Pediatric ICU – Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2020-present, Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Reports
2014-present, Ad hoc Reviewer, Pediatric in Review
2013-present, Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2007-present, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
 - 2022-present, International Committee
2001-present, Indian Academy of Pediatrics

National

2014-present, Society for Pediatric Research
2007-present, American Academy of Pediatrics