Claudia Phen, M.D.

  • Pediatrics - Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
  • Gastrointestinal polyposis

Biography

Claudia Phen, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, focusing on gastrointestinal polyposis and liver disease.

Dr. Phen earned her medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and received advanced training through a pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition fellowship at UT Southwestern and Children’s Medical Center Dallas.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021.

Dr. Phen is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN) through which she is an active member of the Pediatric Polyposis Special Interest Group.

She has a special interest in gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes and liver diseases. She enjoys patient care and teaching medical learners. She strives to educate and empower her patients so they can lead longer, healthier lives.

Education & Training
  • Medical School - University of Florida College of Medicine (2011-2015)
  • Residency - Johns Hopkins Medicine All Children's Hospital (2015-2018), Pediatrics
  • Fellowship - UT Southwestern/Children's Medical Center (2018-2021), Pediatric Gastroenterology
Professional Associations & Affiliations
  • North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Honors & Awards
  • Clinical Training Grant, Fellowship Years 1 and 2 2018-2020, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Institutional Research Grant 2018, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
  • Resident Scholar of the Year Award 2017, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
  • Peers Recognizing Peers Resident Award for Outstanding Care 2017, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
  • Jean Lester Bennett Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in Pediatrics 2015, University of Florida College of Medicine
Books & Publications
Research
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes

Clinical Focus

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
  • Gastrointestinal polyposis
  • Liver Disease
  • Medical Education

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