Dr. John R. Whitworth, MD | Memphis, TN | Pediatric Gastroenterologist | US News Doctors

Overview

Dr. John R. Whitworth is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Methodist Hospitals of Memphis and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. John R. Whitworth accepts Blue Cross - see other insurance plans accepted.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric gastroenterologists treat conditions in children like chronic stomach pain, ulcers, diarrhea, reflux, cancer and Crohn's disease.

Subspecialties

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology

Doctor's Details

Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Makes time for patients

Practices at Best Hospital

Makes time for patients

Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Overall Patient Experience

Very Positive

(4/5)

65 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Fair

(2/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Positive

(3/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Positive

(3/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Fair

(2/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Positive

(3/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Very Positive

(4/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Positive

(3/5)

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Clear

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc., 100 N. Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN, 38120

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

2

Methodist Hospitals of Memphis

3

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Where does Dr. Whitworth practice?

Doctor’s Office

Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.

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Hospital Affiliations

Le Bonheur Children's HospitalMemphis, TN

#37 in Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Methodist Hospitals of MemphisMemphis, TN

#37 in Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of Tennessee

Residency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1999-2002

University of Colorado

Fellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2003-2006

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Medical School

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Internship, Transitional Year, 1998-1999

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Pediatrics

Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology

CO State Medical License

Active through 2007

TN State Medical License

Active through 2025

KY State Medical License

Active through 2000

AR State Medical License

Active through 2020

Publications

Graduation Day: Healthcare Transition from Pediatric to Adult

John Whitworth, MD

Disordered eating behaviors in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease in remission or mild-moderate disease activity.

Alvarez, L., Bowden, M., Vickers, M., Whitworth, J.

Weekly Folic Acid Is a Convenient and Well-Tolerated Alternative to Daily Dosing in Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Methotrexate.

Tsega Adera Temtem, John Whitworth, Vickers, M.

Cytomegalovirus in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients with acute severe colitis.

Tsega Temtem, John R Whitworth, Jie Zhang, Bindiya Bagga

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Tsega Temtem, John Whitworth, Bindiya Bagga

A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of the use of viscous oral cromolyn sodium for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.

Jay A. Lieberman, Jie Zhang, John Whitworth, Cary P. Cavender

Graduation Day: Healthcare Transition From Pediatric to Adult.

Kelly Green Corkins, Michelle A. Miller, John Whitworth, Carol McGinnis

Response of Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome to Sirolimus Treatment.

Ralph Salloum, Courtney E. Fox, Carlos R. Alvarez-Allende, Adrienne M. Hammill, Roshni Dasgupta, Belinda H. Dickie, Paula S. Mobberley-Schuman, Mary Sue Wentzel, Carol Chute, Ajay Kaul, Manish N. Patel, Arnold C. Merrow, Anita Gupta, John Whitworth, Denise M. Adams

Pulmonary Vascular Complications in Asymptomatic Children with Portal Hypertension

John R. Whitworth, D. Dunbar Ivy, Jane Gralla, Michael R. Narkewicz, Ronald J. Sokol

Acute hepatitis and liver failure associated with influenza A infection in children.

John R. Whitworth, Judith A. O'Connor, Michael R. Narkewicz, Sarah Mengshol, Ronald J. Sokol

Hepato-portopulmonary disorders--not just in adults!

John R. Whitworth, Ronald J. Sokol

Portopulmonary Hypertension in Pediatric Patients

Adria A. Condino, D. Dunbar Ivy, Judith A. O'Connor, Michael R. Narkewicz, Sarah Mengshol, John R. Whitworth, Lori Claussen, Aimee Doran, Ronald J. Sokol

Clinical management of infants and children with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

John Whitworth, Michael L. Christensen

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Dr. Whitworth's office is located at UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc., Memphis, TN. View the map.
Pediatric gastroenterologists treat conditions in children like chronic stomach pain, ulcers, diarrhea, reflux, cancer and Crohn's disease. See all conditions on Dr. Whitworth's profile.

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Works at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

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