Pooja Mehta, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Medical School
- MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine (2009)
Graduate School
- MSc, University of Colorado Denver (2016)
Undergraduate School
- BA, Duke University (NC) (2004)
Residency
- University of Michigan Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (2013)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology (2016)
Department
Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and NutritionPublications
- Mehta P, Furuta GT, Brennan T, Henry ML, Maune NC, Sundaram SS, Menard-Katcher C, Atkins D, Takurukura F, Giffen S, Pan Z, Haas AM. Nutritional State and Feeding Behaviors of Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2017 Sep 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28906318
- Mehta P, Steinberg EA, Kelly SL, Buchanan C, Rawlinson AR. Medication adherence among adolescent solid-organ transplant recipients: A survey of healthcare providers. Pediatr Transplant. 2017 Nov;21(7). PubMed PMID: 28670855
- Mehta P, Pan Z, Riley MD, Liu E. Adherence to a Gluten-Free Diet: Assessment by Dietician Interview and Serology. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2017 Aug 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28806297
- Knotowicz H, Haas A, Coe S, Furuta GT, Mehta P. Opportunities for Innovation and Improved Care Using Telehealth for Nutritional Interventions. Gastroenterology. 2019 Sep;157(3):594-597. PubMed PMID: 31376397
- Mehta P, Pan Z, Furuta GT, Kwan BM. Mobile health tool detects adherence rates in pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2019 Sep - Oct;7(7):2437-2439. PubMed PMID: 30910711
- Mehta P, Pan Z, Furuta GT, Kim DY, de Zoeten EF. Parent Perspectives on Exclusive Enteral Nutrition for the Treatment of Pediatric Crohn Disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Dec;71(6):744-748. PubMed PMID: 32910623
- Mehta P, Stahl MG, Germone MM, Nagle S, Guigli R, Thomas J, Shull M, Liu E. Telehealth and Nutrition Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2020 Jul 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32792328
- Stahl MG, Mehta P, Liu E, Shull MH. Pushing the Gluten-free Envelope: First Steps Towards Evidence-based Gluten-free Diet Recommendations. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Mar;70(3):275-276. PubMed PMID: 31899732
- Mehta P, Pan Z, Skirka S, Kwan BM, Menard-Katcher C. Medication Adherence Aligns with Age and a Behavioral Checklist but Not Symptoms or Quality of Life for Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug;235:246-252.e1. PubMed PMID: 33811869
- Mehta P, Moore SL, Bull S, Kwan BM. Building MedVenture - A mobile health application to improve adolescent medication adherence - Using a multidisciplinary approach and academic-industry collaboration. Digit Health. 2021 Jan-Dec;7:20552076211019877. PubMed PMID: 34104467
- Germone MM, Ariefdjohan M, Stahl M, Shull M, Mehta P, Nagle S, Tarbell S, Liu E. Family ties: the impact of celiac disease on children and caregivers. Qual Life Res. 2022 Jul;31(7):2107-2118. PubMed PMID: 34984588
- Germone M, Phu T, Slosky C, Pan Z, Jones A, Stahl M, Mehta P, Shull M, Ariefdjohan M, Liu E. Anxiety and Depression in Pediatric Patients with Celiac Disease: A Large Cross-Sectional Study. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Aug 1;75(2):181-185. PubMed PMID: 35641896
- Marisa S, Qian L, Kristian L, Sibylle K, Pooja M, Loren G, Jill M N, Carin AA, Katri L, Kalle K, Jorma I, Jeffrey K, Beena A, Annette-G Z, Jorma T, Marian R, Daniel A, William H, Edwin L. Incidence of Pediatric Celiac Disease Varies by Region: Celiac Disease Varies by Region. Am J Gastroenterol. 2022 Oct 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36219178
- Zylberberg HM, Miller EBP, Ratner A, Hammill BG, Mehta P, Alesci S, Lebwohl B. Correlations Between Relative Prevalence of Celiac Disease and Sociodemographic Variables in the United States. Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 Oct 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37787442
- Mehta P, Pan Z, Zhou W, Kwan BM, Furuta GT. Medication Adherence Rates in Adolescents With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Are Low and Are Associated With Health Habits. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Oct 1;77(4):532-535. PubMed PMID: 37438889
- Nguyen N, Burger C, Skirka S, White S, Smith M, Menard-Katcher C, Furuta GT, Mehta P. One Year Into Dupilumab: Physician and Patient Experiences in Initiating Dupilumab for Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Oct 1;77(4):536-539. PubMed PMID: 37491718
- Mehta P, Pan Z, Zhou W, Burger C, Menard-Katcher C, Bailey DD, Furuta GT. Examining Disparities in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2023 Sep;11(9):2855-2859. PubMed PMID: 37321391
Professional Memberships
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, member
- American Gastroenterological Association, memver
- North American Society for the Study of Celiac Disease, member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Pediatrics, Board Certification (2012)
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include general gastroenterology, eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease, and medication adherence.
Care Philosophy
I am passionate about caring for children with gastrointestinal illnesses. My philosophy as a physician is to engage in patient and family-oriented care and working as a team to provide the best care to our patients.
My clinical interests include general gastroenterology, eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease, and medication adherence.
Care Philosophy
I am passionate about caring for children with gastrointestinal illnesses. My philosophy as a physician is to engage in patient and family-oriented care and working as a team to provide the best care to our patients.