Art Kastl, MD
Art Kastl, MD

Art Kastl, MD

Art Kastl, MD, is an attending physician with the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Pediatric gastroenterology, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Fecal microbiota transplantation, GI motility disorders, Pediatric airway disorders

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

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About Art Kastl, MD

Titles

Attending Physician

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

Certifications

Internal Medicine – American Board of Internal Medicine

Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2013, Resident Teacher of the Year, Rush University Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics
2011, Best General Surgery Research Study and 2nd Place Oral Presentation, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies and Michigan State University
2006-2008, Dean's Honors List, Illinois Wesleyan University
2004-2008, Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Scholarship, Merit-based undergraduate tuition assistance

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2019-present, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
2016-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
 - 2019-present, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Committee

National

2012-present, American Academy of Pediatrics
2008-present, American Medical Association

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI

Residency

Pediatrics - Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Fellowship

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

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2023

Kastl A, Weaver KN, Zhang X, Strople JA, Adler J, Dubinsky MC, Bousvaros A, Watkins R, Dai X, Cross RK, Higgins PDR, Ungaro R, Bewtra M, Bellaguarda E, Farraye FA, Chun K, Zikry M, Fernando M, Bastidas M, Hernandez CG, Craig RG, Boccieri ME, Firestine A, Long MD, Kappelman MD.: Humoral Immune Response and Safety of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. American Journal of Gastroenterology January 2023.

Zong W, Salich J, Kastl A, Kirsch J, Albenberg L, Bales C: Whole food introduction associated with symptomatic anastomotic ulceration in children with short bowel syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition September 2023.

2022

Kastl A, Zong W, Gershuni VM, Friedman ES, Tanes C, Boateng A, Mitchell WJ, O'Connor K, Bittinger K, Terry NA, Bales C, Albenberg L, Wu GD.: Dietary fiber-based regulation of bile salt hydrolase activity in the gut microbiota and its relevance to human disease. Gut Microbes 14(1), January 2022.

Kappelman MD, Weaver KN, Zhang X, Dai X, Watkins R, Adler J, Dubinsky MC, Kastl A, Bousvaros A, Strople JA, Cross RK, Higgins PDR, Ungaro RC, Bewtra M, Bellaguarda E, Farraye FA, Boccieri ME, Firestine A, Chun KY, Fernando M, Bastidas M, Zikry M, Long MD: Factors Affecting Initial Humoral Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines Among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. American Journal of Gastroenterology 117(3): 462-469, March 2022.

Weaver, KN, Zhang X, Dai X, Chen W, Watkins R, Adler J, Dubinsky MC, Kastl A, Bousvaros A, Strople JA, Cross RK, Higgins PDR, Ungaro RC, Bewtra M, Bellaguarda E, Farrays FA, Craig R, Hernandez C, Boccieri ME, Firestine A, Chun KY, Long MD, Kappelman MD.: Low Rates of Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection After SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflammatory Bowel Disease July 2022.

Long MD, Weaver KN, Zhang X, Chun K, Kastl A, Kappelman MD; PREVENT-COVID Study Group: Strong Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Additional Doses Among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 20(8): 1881-1883, August 2022.

2021

Kappelman MD, Weaver KN, Boccieri M, Firestine A, Kastl A, Long MD; PREVENT-COVID Study Group.: Humoral Immune Response to Messenger RNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterology 161(4): 1340-1343, October 2021.

Weaver KN, Zhang X, Dai X, Watkins R, Adler J, Dubinsky MC, Kastl A, Bousvaros A, Strople JA, Cross RK, Higgins PDR, Ungaro RC, Bewtra M, Bellaguarda E, Farraye FA, Boccieri ME, Firestine A, Kappelman MD, Long MD.: Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination on Inflammatory Bowel Disease Activity and Development of Vaccine-Related Adverse Events: Results from PREVENT-COVID. Inflammatory Bowel Disease December 2021.

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2023

Zong W, Kastl A, Bales C et al.: Whole foods introduction associated with symptomatic anastomotic ulceration in children with short bowel syndrome. DDW 2023 Conference, poster presentation May 2023.

Nagarkatte M, Kastl A, Kappelman MD et al.: Humoral Immune Response and Safety of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in VEO-IBD. NASPGHAN 2023 Conference, poster presentation November 2023.

2022

Kastl A, Weaver KN, Zhang X, Strople JA, Adler J, Dubinsky MC, Bousvaros A, Watkins R, Dai X, Cross RK, Higgins PDR, Ungaro R, Bewtra M, Bellaguarda E, Farraye FA, Chun K, Zikry M, Fernando M, Bastidas M, Hernandez CG, Craig RG, Boccieri ME, Firestine A, Long MD, Kappelman MD.: Humoral Immune Response and Safety of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. NASPGHAN 2022 Annual Meeting October 2022 Notes: Poster Presentation.

Kastl A, Zong W, Gershuni V, Friedman ES, Tanes C, Boateng A, Mitchell WJ, O'Connor K, Bittinger K, Terry N, Bales C, Albenberg L, Wu GD.: Clinical Phenotyping of Patients with Short Bowel Syndrome Via Effects of Diet and the Gut Microbiota on Bile Acid Metabolism. NASPGHAN 2022 Annual Meeting October 2022 Notes: Poster Presentation.

2021

Kastl AJ, MacKenzie P, Fusillo S, Treat J, Breton J, Mitchel E, Albenberg L, Baldassano R.: Anti-TNFa induced skin lesions in a large pediatric IBD cohort. Poster presentation, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN October 2021.

Lectures by Invitation
2023

Kastl AJ. "Advances in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease," Grand Rounds Lecture, Main Line Pediatrics, Phildadelphia, PA. Oct 2023.

Kastl AJ. "Present and Future Therapies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Spotlight on Perianal Crohn's Disease," Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds Lecture, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Aug 2023.

Kastl AJ. "Clinical Trials in IBD," Children's Hospital of Philadelphia IBD Family Education Day, Philadelphia, PA. Feb 2023.

2021

Kastl AJ. "IBD Overview", CHOP Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient and Family Education Day, Philadelphia, PA. Feb 2021.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2022

Kastl A, Lin A: Gastrointestinal Infections. Netter's Pediatrics 2022.

Patient experience rating

(based on 173 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

  • Dr Kastl was very patient and thorough and took the time to make sure we were all on the same page about options etc
    5 of 5
    Dec 14, 2024

  • Dr. Kastl is always the perfect balance of professional and personable.
    5 of 5
    Nov 24, 2024

  • The doctor is compassionate and very knowledgeable. I have complete confidence in his ability to manage my sons conditions and communicate with his other specialists.
    5 of 5
    Nov 23, 2024

  • Dr. Kastl is kind and patient, he listened and validated all of my concerns and allowed me to feel like a participating member and coming up with a treatment plan that best fits my daughter.
    5 of 5
    Nov 20, 2024

  • Dr. Kastl was excellent. Answered all of our questions, assured we were on the right track with our child's care since this was a second opinion we were seeking, patient, and professional. Thank you.
    5 of 5
    Nov 10, 2024

  • Dr Kastl is the absolute best! He's been caring for our daughter for 5 years.
    5 of 5
    Oct 17, 2024

  • Dr Kastl is outstanding
    5 of 5
    Oct 01, 2024

  • Dr Kastl is thoughtful and very informed about my child's specific situation, and he has a very ice way of delivering information I think he maybe thought was sensitive- but it was received in the spirit I believe he intended, which was what is in my child's best interest for progress and success and that is very appreciate. He provides child-centered care, and he includes the child in the decisions. I am very grateful to have him for a doctor
    5 of 5
    May 13, 2024

  • Dr. Castl was fantastic, he addressed all of our concerns, asked great questions, put thought into our treatment plan, and left us feeling confident in our approach.
    5 of 5
    Apr 27, 2024

  • Listens, includes us, sensitive to our concerns
    5 of 5
    Apr 19, 2024

  • We are so grateful to have Dr. Kastl's guidance and expertise. He is always kind and supportive. Thank you!
    5 of 5
    Mar 18, 2024

  • Dr Kastl took the time to really listen and ask thoughtful relevant questions. He showed deep care and concern and valued my input as a parent. He validated my feelings and explained everything very thoroughly, providing several options and a timeline for treatment plan. Could not recommend him more!!!
    5 of 5
    Mar 16, 2024

  • Dr. Kastl always takes the time to answer all of our questions, along with get in contact with her nephrologist if he has any information or questions.
    5 of 5
    Mar 13, 2024

  • Dr Kastl listened to my daughter, then me. He took great notes and we'll follow his recommendations and follow up in a couple of months.
    5 of 5
    Mar 07, 2024

  • Very informative and calming. I felt better and he's the first doctor who really explained what's happening so I appreciated that so much
    5 of 5
    Dec 23, 2023

  • Dr. Kastl was nothing but supportive in my decisions with my son and has been there with all my concerns. We've been in the same page about everything and it's been a pleasure visiting with him.
    5 of 5
    Dec 02, 2023

  • Dr Kastl is absolutely phenomenal. He has been seeing our daughter since around two months old and despite not living near where he practices, we will drive anywhere to see him for her
    5 of 5
    Nov 23, 2023

  • The doctor was very patient, helpful and understanding
    5 of 5
    Sep 28, 2023
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