Jennifer Webster, DO

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Jennifer Webster, DO, is an attending physician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: General diagnostic gastroenterology, Motility Disorders, Hirschsprung's disease and other anorectal malformations, Spina Bifida, Constipation, Continuous Quality Improvement
Locations: Main Campus; Specialty Care & Surgery Center, King of Prussia, S. Goddard Blvd.
Appointments and Referrals: 215-590-3630
Questions/More Information: 267-425-2739

Education and Training

Medical School

DO - University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME

Residency

Pediatrics - Inova Children's Hospital, Falls Church, VA (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Gastroenterology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Chief Fellow)

Board Certification

Pediatrics

Graduate Degree

MSHP - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Physician

Instructor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

Webster J. “Resolution of Profound Global Delay with Nutritional Rehabilitation” in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SOGHN) H-Program Handout, H3021 - Considering Failure to Thrive in Your Patient: So much to think about, so little time. AAP National Conference and Exhibition (NCE), Chicago, IL, 2017, pp. 48-49.

Webster J, Shaw K, Shea J, Taylor A, Verma R. Understanding the Variation in Use of Screening DXA Scans in Pediatric Patients with Celiac Disease. International Journal of Celiac Disease. 2017, 5(4), 155-158. DOI: 10.12691/ijcd-5-4-7 Published online: Nov. 24, 2017

Books

Chapters

2014

Webster JB: Pediatric Preventative Medicine in Early Childhood. Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion:  Edition II. Gullatta TP, Bloom M (eds.). Springer US, 2014.

Webster J, Christopher O. Pediatric Preventative Medicine in Early Childhood. Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion: Edition II. Thomas Gullata, Martin Bloom (ed). New York: Springer, 2014.

Awards and Honors

2012, Resident of the Month, Inova Children's Hospital, Falls Church, VA
2007, The Health and Human Development College National Honor Society, Pennsylvania State University
2005-2007, Dean's List, Pennsylvania State University

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2017-present, Clinical Care and Quality Committee
2015-present, QI Safety Committee, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2015-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition