Alyshah Lakhani, MD, MS

About Alyshah Lakhani, MD, MS

Titles

Fellow

Awards and Honors

2020, Interprofessional Excellence Award, University of Alabama, School of Medicine
2020, PedsENDO Discovery Program, Pediatric Endocrine Society
2017, CaRES Research Experience Award, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Alabama School of Medicine
2016, W. Hudson Turner Endowment Scholarship for Academic Excellence, University of Alabama School of Medicine
2013, Cum Laude, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2011, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Research Award, University of Alabama
2009, Outstanding General Chemistry Student Scholarship Award, University of Alabama

Leadership and Memberships

2024-present, Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation
2023-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Education & training

Undergraduate Degree

BS in Chemistry - University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Graduate Degree

MS in Chemistry - University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Medical Degree

MD - University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

Residency

Pediatrics - Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Advanced/Transplant Hepatology - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

PubMed

Publications

2026

Lakhani A, Joshi S, Balster S, Weymann AW, Potter CJ, Chaudhari BP, Freeman AJ. Genetic Testing Strategies for Neonatal Cholestasis in the NICU. Manuscript submitted to Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. June 2026

Lakhani A, Weymann AW, Maltz RM, Nonga DN, Michel HK, Khan MA, Boyle BB. Standardizing Diagnostic and Surveillance Evaluation in Pediatric Sclerosing Cholangitis with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Manuscript submitted to JPGN Reports. June 2026.

Lakhani A, Koberlein E, Rees M, Weymann AW, Nathan J, Freeman AJ. Complex Pancreatic and Renal Involvement Due to Alagille Syndrome in Two Siblings. Manuscript submitted to JPGN Reports. June 2026.

Nonga D, Lakhani A, Wawrzyniak A, Molina AN, Hartjes K, Pandurangi S. Emerging Diagnostic Strategies in Neonatal Cholestasis: Toward Earlier and More Accurate Identification of Biliary Atresia. Accepted in Current Opinions in Pediatrics, to be published July 2026.

Paul GR, Lakhani A, McCoy KS, Jay Freeman A. A Precious Child's Legacy: Insights Into Advanced Lung and Liver Disease in Children With Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026 Apr;61(4):e71607. doi: 10.1002/ppul.71607.

2025

Lakhani A, Abdel-Rasoul M, Williams K, Maltz R; NCH ASD and IBD Research Group. Clinical characteristics and 1-year outcomes of patients with autism spectrum disorder and inflammatory bowel disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025 Nov 12. doi: 10.1002/jpn3.70270. 

2023

McClinchie MG, Lakhani A, Abdel-Rasoul M, McNicol M, Shkhkhalil AK, Boyle BB, Maltz RM. Similar Growth Outcomes in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Initiated on Infliximab Originator or Biosimilar. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Oct 1;77(4):499-504. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003890.

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2026

Lakhani A. “Pneumatosis Intestinalis: Management and Controversies” presented at GI/Surgery Combined Conference. Columbus, OH, March 2026.

Lakhani A, Weymann AW, Maltz RM, Nonga DN, Michel HK, Khan MA, Boyle BB. “Standardizing Diagnostic Evaluation and Surveillance in Pediatric Sclerosing Cholangitis with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.” NASPGHAN Annual Meeting 2026. San Diego, CA.

Lakhani A, Castillo Leon E, Weymann AW, Balikani L, Khan MA. “Evaluating Dynamic Suction Technique for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy in Pediatric Patients.” NASPGHAN Annual Meeting 2026. San Diego, CA.

Lakhani A, Joshi S, Weymann A, Potter CJ, Chaudhari BP, Freeman A. J. “Genetic Testing Strategies for Neonatal Cholestasis and Markers associated with Diagnostic Testing in the NICU.” Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation Annual Meeting 2026. San Francisco, CA.

2025

Lakhani A. “IBD ED cases and Triage” presented at Pediatric GI Orientation for New Fellows. Columbus, OH, August 2025.

Lakhani A, Nonga DM. “Recurrent Acute Liver Failure and Varicella Infection in a Patient with Infantile Liver Failure Syndrome Type 2.” NASPGHAN Annual Meeting 2025. Chicago, IL.

Lakhani A, Abdel-Rasoul M, Michel H, Boyle B, Williams K, Silva M, Maltz R. “Identifying Clinical Characteristics and Presentation of Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Autism Spectrum Disorder.” Crohn’s and Colitis Congress 2025. San Francisco, CA.

2024

Lakhani A. “Hepatitis Viruses” presented at Primary Care APRN Monthly Education Meeting. Columbus, OH, December 2024.

Lakhani A. “Glycogen Storage Diseases” presented at GI Thursday Morning Conference. Columbus, OH. December 2024.

Lakhani A, Chen S, Freeman A. “Presentation of Cirrhosis in a Patient with Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis.” NASPGHAN Annual Meeting 2024. Hollywood, FL.

Lakhani A. “Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency” presented at GI Wednesday Morning Conference. Columbus, OH. April 2024.

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