David S. Vitale, MD
- Director, Interventional Endoscopy Center
- Pancreas Care Center
- Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- david.vitale@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I care for children with complex pancreas, biliary and other gastrointestinal diseases.
I know that decisions in medicine, gastroenterology and specifically pancreatitis are not always clear-cut. I closely involve my patients and their families in the decision-making process about their care and work to understand how they approach their condition. I listen to their concerns and answer their questions. Together, we find the best individualized treatment plan.
I specialize in advanced pediatric endoscopic techniques, including pediatric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), among other advanced techniques. As a member of Cincinnati Children’s Pancreas Care Center, I care for children with complex pancreatic and biliary disease and other gastrointestinal problems requiring advanced endoscopic techniques.
My strong interest in biliary and pancreatic disease and advanced endoscopy began in high school, when I first learned about this area of medicine. I trained in residency and fellowship to care for both children and adults. As I continued to train, I knew I wanted to care for patients with these disease processes and learn advanced endoscopy to help them.
Although fewer children require advanced endoscopy procedures than adults, there are few pediatric endoscopy specialists and few gastroenterologists who focus on pediatric pancreatic and biliary disease. The need for pediatric endoscopy and pancreatic specialists, combined with the fact that working with children is much more fun, made my career choice an easy one.
My research focuses on investigating the safety and outcomes for pediatric advanced endoscopic procedures. Additionally, I am studying pancreatitis to learn why some patients develop severe or chronic pancreatitis, while others do not.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and our two dogs. I also love to cook, hike and travel.
MD: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, 2011.
Residency: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 2011-2015.
Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2015-2018.
Fellowship: Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2018-2019.
Certification: Internal Medicine, 2015; Pediatrics, 2017; Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2019.
Interests
Interventional endoscopy; endoscopic retrograde cholaniogopancreatography (ERCP); endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); pediatric advanced endoscopy; pediatric pancreatitis
Services and Specialties
Gastroenterology GI, Pancreas Care, Liver Care, Liver Transplant, Liver Tumor, Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Disorders, Cincinnati Childrens Intestinal Care Center CCICC
Interests
Pediatric advanced endoscopy safety and outcomes; pediatric pancreatitis
Research Areas
Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
Insurance Information
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Publications
Pancreas volumes in pediatric patients following index acute pancreatitis and acute recurrent pancreatitis. Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]. 2024; 24:1-5.
High Rate of Islets Autoimmunity in Pediatric Patients with Index Admission of Acute Pancreatitis. Pediatric Diabetes. 2023; 2023:1-9.
Prevalence of islet cell autoimmunity in paediatric patients in index cases of acute pancreatitis. Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]. 2023; 23:e34.
Endocrine Management and Clinical Outcomes in a Cohort of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation. Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics. 2023; 25:800-807.
Acute pancreatitis is associated with gut dysbiosis in children. Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]. 2023; 23:e3-e4.
Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation reduces opioid use and improves nutritional support in children with debilitating pancreatitis. PloS one. 2023; 18:e0289620.
Image or scope: Magnetic resonance imaging and endoscopic testing for exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency in children. Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]. 2023; 23:437-443.
Risk Factors for Post-ERCP Pancreatitis in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2023; 76:807-812.
Su1884 ACUTE PANCREATITIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH GUT DYSBIOSIS IN CHILDREN. Gastroenterology. 2023; 164:s-703.
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Impact on Quality of Life at 1-Year Follow-Up of Initial Attack of Acute Pancreatitis. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2023; 76:199-205.
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