Glenn Furuta, MD
Professor, Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Section Head-Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Digestive Health Institute
Director, Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program
La Cache Endowed Chair for GI Allergic and Immunologic Diseases
Clinic (720) 777-7457
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Gender: Male
Languages: English, German
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Practice Locations

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

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Board Certification (2022)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Digestive System
  • Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems)
Clinical Interest for Patients
The Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program will provide your child with multi-disciplinary care in a individualized fashion.

Care Philosophy
We provide individualized multi-disciplinary care for patients and families with eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases.

Public Speaking
Yes
Eosinophilic GI diseases

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Baylor College of Medicine (1986)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Texas–Austin (TX) (1982)

Internships:
  • Baylor College of Medicine Program (1987)

Residency Program:
  • Baylor College of Medicine Program, Chief Resident, Pediatrics (1990)

Fellowships:
  • Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology (1993)

Recognition & Awards

  • Career Teaching Scholar Award, Department of Pediatrics (2022)
  • Shwachman Award, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (2021)
  • Patient Family Experience Award, Healthgrades (2018)
    >90% ratings from parents
  • Patient Family Experience Award, Healthgrades (2017)
    >90% ratings from parents
  • Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Service Award, Cincinnati Children's Hospital / Campaign Urging Research In Eosinophilic Disorders (2017)

Professional Memberships

  • American Gastroenterological Association , Member
  • American Pediatric Society (APS), Member
  • International Eosinophil Society, Member
  • North American Society of Pediatric GI, Hepatology and Nutrition, Executive Council
  • Society of Pediatric Research , Member
  • The International Gastrointestinal Eosinophil Researchers, Chairman

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Furuta G"
Research interests for Patients:
Mechanisms of inflammation related to Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases (EGIDs), Novel methods to detect gastrointestinal inflammation, Clinical features of EGIDs. Clinical outcome metrics related to EGIDs

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
We provide multidisciplinary care that includes specialists from pediatric gastroenterology, allergy, pathology, nutrition, feeding and psychology for children with eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Eosinophilic Gastritis Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Eosinophilic Colitis Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-7457
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7277

CV Furuta.Glenn CV January 2024.doc