Dennis L. Christie, MD
Specialty:
Gastroenterology (GI)
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Seattle Children's Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics, UW School of Medicine
Dr. Dennis Christie joined Seattle Children's Hospital in 1976 and is board certified in pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Christie was instrumental in establishing the specialty of pediatric gastroenterology in the Pacific Northwest. He collaborated in the establishment of the safety, efficacy and practicality of using flexible fiber optic endoscopy in the diagnosis and therapy of children with gastrointestinal diseases. Two of his early publications demonstrated the association between gastroesophageal reflux and recurrent respiratory disease. His research interests relate to inflammation in the intestine. He is actively involved with the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment Center and the Autism Treatment Network. Dr. Christie is the past president of the pediatric committee for the American College of Gastroenterology, an active member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and belongs to the American Gastroenterological Association.
Professional history:
Board Certified: Pediatric Gastroenterology; Pediatrics
Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles
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