Education and Training

Medical School

MD - Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL

Residency

Pediatrics - New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowship

Gastroenterology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Undergraduate Degree

BA in Molecular Biology - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Physician

Co-Director, Center for Celiac Disease

Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Conditions Treated

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2017

Fahey, LM., Robinson, G., Weinberger, K., Giambrone, AE., Solomon, AB.. Correlation Between Aeroallergen Levels and New Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in NYC. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2017 Jan;64(1):22-25.

2015

Miltaha, H., Fahey, L., Sajous, C., Morrison J., Muraskas, J. Influence of Perinatal Factors in Short- and Long Term Outcomes of Infants Born at 23 Weeks of Gestation. Am J Perinatol. 2015; 32(7):627-32.

2014

DeGregoris, L., Engel, M.. Clinical Reasoning: Transient Cervical Cord Swelling in Monomelic Amyotrophy. Neurology. 2014;83;e77-e79.

Books

Chapters

2017

Fahey, LM., Liacouras CA. Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders. Pediatric Clinics of North America. Volume 64, Issue 3, June 2017, pages 475-485.

Posters and Presentations

2017

Fahey, LM., Guan S., Liacouras C., Spergel, J., Hakonarson, H., Sleiman, PA., Cianferoni A.. (2017, June). The Correlation between TSLP Risk Alleles and Food Allergen Disease Triggers in Pediatric Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Komerov Gastroenterology Regional Research Competition at the University of Pennsylvania; 2nd prize award.

Fahey, LM., Guzek, R., Ruffner, M., Sullivan, K., Spergel, J., Cianferoni, A.. EMSY Gene Silencing in the Esophageal Epithelium. Poster presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017 Annual National Meeting; Chicago, IL. Poster presented at 2017 CHOP Annual Research Day. Poster submitted to NASPGHAN 2017 National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Fahey, LM., Guan S., Liacouras C., Spergel, J., Hakonarson, H., Sleiman, PA., Cianferoni A.. (2016, October). The Correlation between TSLP Risk Alleles and Food Allergen Disease Triggers in Pediatric Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Poster presented at World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Montreal, Canada. Honored as Poster of Distinction. Poster presented at 2017 CHOP Annual Research Day and received Outstanding Patient-Oriented Research Award. Poster Presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017 Annual National Meeting; Chicago, IL and honored as Poster of Distinction.

2016

Fahey L. "Celiac Disease: Beyond the Basics," Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's 11th Annual Celiac Parent and Patient Education Day (Regional Conference), Philadelphia, PA

Fahey LM, Liacouras C, Spergel J, Hakonarson H, Muir A, Sleiman PA, Cianferoni A: "TSLP Risk Alleles are Increased in Pediatric Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Atopy," Poster Presentation. Digestive Disease Week Annual National Meeting, San Diego, CA May 2016.

Fahey LM, Guan S, Liacouras C, Spergel J, Hakonarson H, Sleiman PA, Cianferoni A: "The Correlation between TSLP Risk Alleles and Food Allergen Disease Triggers in Pediatric Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis," Poster Presentation. World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Montreal Canada. Poster of Distinction October 2016.

Fahey LM, Guzek R, Spergel J, Cianferoni A: "EMSY Gene Expression in Eosinophilic Esophagitis," Poster Presentation. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Poster Day 2016.

2015

Fahey LM, Semeao E: "Use of Aminocaproic Acid in a Patient with Multifocal Lymphangioendotheliomatosis with Thrombocytopenia," Poster Presentation. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition October 2015.

Awards and Honors

2017, Digestive Disease Week Poster of Distinction

2017, CHOP Research Day Outstanding Patient-Oriented Research Award

2017, Komerov Regional Gastrointestinal Research Competition-2nd place prize

2016, World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Poster of Distinction

2016, World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Young Investigator Travel Grant

2014, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center Award for Teaching Excellence

2014, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center Employee of the Month-CARE Award for Outstanding Service

2011, Justin Shaulis Pediatrics Scholarship, Loyola University

2011, American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease Student Scholarship Award, Loyola University

2011, Graduated with Honors in Research, Bioethics and Professionalism, Loyola University Chicago-Stritch School of Medicine

2007, Honors in Biology, University of Pennsylvania

2003-2004, Dean's List, University of Pennsylvania

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

NASPGHAN Public Education Committee Member

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

 - Public Education Committee Member

National

American Medical Association

American Gastroenterological Association