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 Alan Leichtner, MD
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   Department  Gastroenterology
   Hospital Title  Senior Associate in Medicine
   Academic Title  Associate Professor of Pediatrics
   Phone  617-355-2946
   Fax  617-713-2892
   Email  Alan Leichtner
   Location  300 Longwood Avenue
Hunnewell-Ground
Boston MA 02115
Research Overview
Alan Leichtner's research focuses on developing and evaluating treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, and celiac disease in children.
About Alan Leichtner
Alan Leichtner is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. He completed an internship, residency and fellowship at Children's Hospital Boston.
Key Publications
  • Bousvaros A. Kirschner BS. Werlin SL. Parker-Hartigan L. Daum F. Freeman KB. Balint JP. Day AS. Griffiths AM. Zurakowski D. Ferry GD. Leichtner AM. Oral tacrolimus treatment of severe colitis in children. Journal of Pediatrics 2002; 137: 794-9.

  • Bousvaros A. Zurakowski D. Duggan C. Law T. Rifai N. Goldberg NE. Leichtner AM. Vitamins A and E serum levels in children and young adults with inflammatory bowel disease: effect of disease activity. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition 1998: 26: 129-35.

  • Leichtner AM. Aminosalicylates for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition. 1995; 21: 245-52
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