Melissa A. Crawford, MD
Melissa A. Crawford, MD

Melissa A. Crawford, MD

Melissa A. Crawford, MD, is a Board Certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: C. Difficile, Fecal Microbiota Transplant, Common gastrointestinal conditions in infants and children, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Allergic disorders

Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Brandywine Valley, Main Building, Specialty Care, King of Prussia

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215-590-3630

267-425-2739

About Melissa A. Crawford, MD

Titles

Attending Physician

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

Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2016-2021, GI Fellows Teaching Faculty Honor Roll, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2011, Second prize, Basic Science, Simon A. Komarov Research Competition, Philadelphia Gastroenterology Training Group
2009-2011, Pediatric GI/Nutrition T32 Trainee
2006, Procter and Gamble Teaching and Tomorrow Program at the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting
1995-1999, Dean's list, Cornell University

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in professional organizations

International

2008-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
 - 2008-present, Fecal Microbiota Transplant Special Interest Group, IBD Committee

National

2008-present, American Gastroenterological Association
2004-present, American Academy of Pediatrics

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2021-present, Department of Pediatrics IDEAA Council (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism, and Access) Council
2020-present, Co-chair, GI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
2019-present, Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Evaluation Committeepu

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY

Internship

Pediatrics - Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY

Residency

Pediatrics - Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2021

Maribeth R Nicholson, Suchitra K Hourigan, Maire Conrad, Alka Goyal, Kyle Jensen, Judith Kelsen, Melissa Kennedy, Madison Weatherly, Stacy A Kahn  : Current challenges in Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Clostridioides difficile Infection in Children. American Journal of Gastroenterology 116(9): 1954-56, September 2021.

Maribeth R Nicholson, Erin Alexander, Sonia Ballal, Zev Davidovics, Michael Docktor, Michael Dole, Jonathan M Gisser, Alka Goyal, Suchitra K Hourigan, M Kyle Jensen, Jess L Kaplan, Richard Kellermayer, Judith R Kelsen, Melissa A Kennedy, Sahil Khanna, Elizabeth D Knackstedt, Jennifer Lentine, Jeffery D Lewis, Sonia Michail, Paul D Mitchell, Maria Oliva-Hemker, Tiffany Patton, Karen Queliza, Sarah Sidhu, Aliza B Solomon, David L Suskind, Madison Weatherly, Steven Werlin, Edwin F de Zoeten, Stacy A Kahn: Efficacy and Outcomes of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Journal of Crohns and Colitis November 2021.

2020

Maribeth R Nicholson, Paul D Mitchell, Erin Alexander, Sonia Ballal, Mark Bartlett, Penny Becker, Zev Davidovics, Michael Docktor, Michael Dole, Grace Felix, Jonathan Gisser, Suchitra K Hourigan, M Kyle Jensen, Jess L Kaplan, Judith Kelsen, Melissa Kennedy, Sahil Khanna, Elizabeth Knackstedt, McKenzie Leier, Jeffery Lewis, Ashley Lodarek, Sonia Michail, Maria Oliva-Hemker, Tiffany Patton, Karen Queliza, George H Russell, Namita Singh, Aliza Solomon, David L Suskind, Steven Werlin, Richard Kellermayer, Stacy A Kahn : Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Clostridium difficile Infection in Children. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 18(3): 612-619, March 2020.

Books

Rebecca Tenney-Soeiro: Netter's Pediatrics, 2nd Edition; Gastroenterology Section. Book. Elsevier, 2, August 2022 Notes: Editor for gastroenterology Section.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2019

Kennedy M, Liacouras C, Maqbool A: Intussusception. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics. Elsevier, 2019.

Kennedy M, Liacouras C, Maqbool A: Meckel's Diverticulum. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics. Elsevier, 2019.

2012

Kennedy M, Collins J: Appendicitis. Five Minute Pediatric Consult. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2012.

2011

Kennedy M, Friedman J. Disorders of the pancreas. In: Florin TA, Ludwig S, editors. Netter's pediatrics. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2011.

Kennedy M, Friedman J. Constipation. In: Florin TA, Ludwig S, editors. Netter's pediatrics. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2011.

Kennedy M, Friedman JR: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. The Five-Minute Pediatric Consult. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2011.

Kennedy M, Liacouras C: Meckel's Diverticulum. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics. Elsevier, 2011.

Kennedy M, Liacouras C: Intussusception. Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics. Elsevier, 2011.

Kennedy M, Mascarenhas M: Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth. The NASPGHAN Fellow's concise Review of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. CCGMP 2011.

2009

Kennedy MC, Friedman JR: Caroli Disease. eMedicine from Web MD October 2009.

Kennedy MC, Friedman RJ: Cholelithiasis. eMedicine from Web MD April 2009.

Patient experience rating

(based on 124 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.9 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.9 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.9 of 5
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Comments

  • Appreciate answers to questions between visits as well as during visit.
    5 of 5
    Dec 12, 2024

  • She's just the best.
    5 of 5
    Nov 21, 2024

  • Dr crawford is very knowledgeable. She is always kind and patient. As our daughter changes rapidly in her disorder, Dr. Crawford Is easily assessable to any questions we have and listens to our concerns. As a team, we come up with the best plan possible for Juliann's quality of life.
    5 of 5
    Oct 08, 2024

  • We felt that our daughters health was in good hands.
    5 of 5
    May 15, 2024

  • The provider was amazingly
    5 of 5
    May 13, 2024

  • Dr. Crawford went into detail about different treatments and the plan moving forward. She treated my child with kindness and respect.
    5 of 5
    Jan 12, 2024

  • Loved our visit, we didn't have a "major" health problem but felt very listened to and the time was taken to make a plan
    5 of 5
    Dec 23, 2023

  • Dr. Crawford is attentive to our concerns and does not dismiss them no matter how outlandish they are.
    5 of 5
    Dec 23, 2023

  • Excellent specialist group: Dr. Mahon, Dr. Crawford and Dr. Semeao are wonderful: caring, punctual and innovative. I can feel the wealth of wisdom and I am beyond grateful.
    5 of 5
    Oct 11, 2023

  • Dr. Crawford is the best. We're so grateful to be in her hands. I know she helps set up our special baby for success. So grateful for Dr. Crawford! She is SO patient with me and all of my questions.
    5 of 5
    Aug 13, 2023
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