Kaitlin Whaley, MD
- Attending Physician, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- kaitlin.whaley@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
I’m a pediatric gastroenterologist and researcher specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and gastrointestinal problems in children with special needs. I enjoy getting to know each patient, not only from a medical perspective but also learning what they enjoy doing at home and school. This holistic approach allows me to help them thrive in their everyday life.
I was inspired to become a physician when I was in grade school, and I haven’t looked back. Working with children was always my goal, and I’m passionate about caring for kids who have gastrointestinal conditions.
In my research, I focus on improving the quality of care for children with gastrointestinal illnesses, especially IBD.
When I’m not helping patients, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing tennis, reading and traveling.
MD: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
Pediatric Residency: Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Interests
Pediatric gastroenterology; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); GI disorders for children with special needs
Services and Specialties
Interests
Quality improvement; pediatric IBD
Research Areas
Locations (2)
Insurance Information
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Publications
MR enterography radiologic ulcers in newly diagnosed ileal Crohn disease in children: frequency, inter-radiologist agreement, and clinical correlation. Pediatric Radiology: roentgenology, nuclear medicine, ultrasonics, CT, MRI. 2024; 54:1842-1849.
Precision Dosing of Anti-TNF Therapy in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Current Gastroenterology Reports. 2023; 25:323-332.
Racial Disparities in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care: Differences in Outcomes and Health Service Utilization Between Black and White Children. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2023; 260:113522.
Su1013 EVALUATION OF INSURANCE TYPE ON PRIOR AUTHORIZATION (PA) DELAYS IN PEDIATRIC INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) PATIENTS PRESCRIBED BIOLOGIC THERAPIES. Gastroenterology. 2023; 164:s-504-s-505.
Multicenter Cohort Study of Infliximab Pharmacokinetics and Therapy Response in Pediatric Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2023; 21:1338-1347.
714 INFLIXIMAB CLEARANCE IN RELATION TO DISEASE ACTIVITY DURING INDUCTION AND MAINTENANCE THERAPY OF ACUTE SEVERE AND AMBULATORY PEDIATRIC ULCERATIVE COLITIS. Gastroenterology. 2023; 164:s-150.
Vedolizumab Experience in Children and Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multicenter Observational Study. Crohn's and Colitis 360. 2021; 3:otab039.
727 ANTI-TNF PHARMACOKINETICS AND RESPONSE TO THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC ACUTE SEVERE ULCERATIVE COLITIS (THE ARCH STUDY). Gastroenterology. 2021; 160:s-145.
ANTI-TNF PHARMACOKINETICS AND RESPONSE TO THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC ACUTE SEVERE ULCERATIVE COLITIS (THE ARCH STUDY). Gastroenterology. 2021; 160:s75-s76.
ANTI-TNF PHARMACOKINETICS AND RESPONSE TO THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC ACUTE SEVERE ULCERATIVE COLITIS (THE ARCH STUDY). Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. 2021; 27:s55-s56.
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