Seth Septer, DO

Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition


FacultyPhoto
Residency
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine/Creighton University Program, Pediatrics (2008)
Fellowships
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology (2009)
  • University of Missouri at Kansas City/Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology (2011)
Department
Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Professional Titles

  • Pediatric Gastroenterologist
  • Assistant Professor

Publications

  • Lawson CE, Attard TM, Dai H, Septer S. Genetic Counselor Practices Involving Pediatric Patients with FAP: an Investigation of their Self-Reported Strategies for Genetic Testing and Hepatoblastoma Screening. J Genet Couns. 2016 Dec 3. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27913912
  • Ahmed I, Roy BC, Khan SA, Septer S, Umar S. Microbiome, Metabolome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Microorganisms. 2016 Jun 15;4(2). PubMed PMID: 27681914
  • Septer S, Lawson CE, Anant S, Attard T. Familial adenomatous polyposis in pediatrics: natural history, emerging surveillance and management protocols, chemopreventive strategies, and areas of ongoing debate. Fam Cancer. 2016 Jul;15(3):477-85. PubMed PMID: 27056662
  • Kumar A, Septer S, Attard T. Comparison of Single Balloon and Double Balloon Enteroscopy in a Pediatric Population. Digestive Disease Week, San Diego, CA, 2016
  • Hijaz N, Attard T, Septer S, Colombo J, Mardis N. Screening of Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease for Small Bowel Involvement: Comparison Between MR Enterography and Wireless Capsule Endoscopy. Digestive Disease Week, San Diego, CA 2016
  • Cousin J, Fishman DS, Rodriguez JR, Rednam SP, Septer S, Schadyl D. Ten Year Experience With Large Polyp Removal (=15 mm) In Pediatric Patients. NASPGHAN World Congress, Montreal 2016
  • Jiang L, Sun L, Edwards G, Manley M Jr, Wallace DP, Septer S, Manohar C, Pritchard MT, Apte U. Increased YAP activation is associated with hepatic cyst epithelial cell proliferation in ARPKD/CHF. Gene Expr. 2017 Sep 15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28915934
  • Septer S, Bohaty B, Onikul R, Kumar V, Williams KB, Attard TM, Friesen CA, Friesen LR. Dental anomalies in pediatric patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. Fam Cancer. 2017 Sep 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28887722
  • Lawson CE, Attard TM, Dai H, Septer S. Genetic Counselor Practices Involving Pediatric Patients with FAP: an Investigation of their Self-Reported Strategies for Genetic Testing and Hepatoblastoma Screening. J Genet Couns. 2017 Jun;26(3):586-593. PubMed PMID: 27913912
  • Krishnamachary B, Subramaniam D, Dandawate P, Ponnurangam S, Srinivasan P, Ramamoorthy P, Umar S, Thomas SM, Dhar A, Septer S, Weir SJ, Attard T, Anant S. Targeting transcription factor TCF4 by ?-Mangostin, a natural xanthone. Oncotarget. 2019 Sep 24;10(54):5576-5591. PubMed PMID: 31608135
  • Jiang L, Fang P, Septer S, Apte U, Pritchard MT. Inhibition of Mast Cell Degranulation With Cromolyn Sodium Exhibits Organ-Specific Effects in Polycystic Kidney (PCK) Rats. Int J Toxicol. 2018 Jul Aug;37(4):308-326. PubMed PMID: 29862868
  • Dahl NA, Pratt D, Camelo-Piragua S, Kumar-Sinha C, Mody RJ, Septer S, Hankinson TC, Chinnaiyan AM, Koschmann C, Hoffman L. Pediatric craniopharyngioma in association with familial adenomatous polyposis. Fam Cancer. 2019 Jul;18(3):327-330. PubMed PMID: 30919136
  • Hyer W, Cohen S, Attard T, Vila-Miravet V, Pienar C, Auth M, Septer S, Hawkins J, Durno C, Latchford A. Management of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis in Children and Adolescents: Position Paper From the ESPGHAN Polyposis Working Group. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Mar;68(3):428-441. PubMed PMID: 30585891
  • Hyer W, Cohen S, Attard T, Vila-Miravet V, Pienar C, Auth M, Septer S, Hawkins J, Durno C, Latchford A. Management of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis in Children and Adolescents: Position Paper from the ESPGHAN Polyposis Working Group. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Dec 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30585891
  • Roy BC, Ahmed I, Stubbs J, Zhang J, Attard T, Septer S, Welch D, Anant S, Sampath V, Umar S. Correction: DCLK1 isoforms and aberrant Notch signaling in the regulation of human and murine colitis. Cell Death Discov. 2021 Aug 2;7(1):200. PubMed PMID: 34341333
  • Ibrahimi N, Septer SS, Lee BR, Garola R, Shah R, Attard TM. Polyp Characteristics of Nonsyndromic and Potentially Syndromic Juvenile Polyps: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Dec;69(6):668-672. PubMed PMID: 31765335
  • Attard TM, Septer S, Lawson CE, Attard MI, Lee STM, Umar S. Microbiome insights into pediatric familial adenomatous polyposis. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2022 Nov 14;17(1):416. PubMed PMID: 36376984

Professional Memberships

  • North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Member
  • Collaborative Group of the Americas- Inherited Colorectal Cancer, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Board Certification (2011)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Digestive System - Celiac Disease
  • Digestive System
  • Digestive System - Colonoscopy
  • Digestive System - Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems)
  • Digestive System - Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Digestive System - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology. I have a special interest in hereditary polyposis and intestinal cancer syndromes.

Care Philosophy
My goal is to provide the best care for children in Colorado. I believe in working together with families to help determine the best course of testing and treatment for their child.

Personal Interests
In my spare time I enjoy mountain biking, reading and watching my kids sporting events.

Public Speaking
Yes
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Polyposis Conditions