Anitta Philip, MD, MPH
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-227-1440
Idiomas: English, Malayalam
Office location:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
Get to know Anitta Philip, MD, MPH
Dr. Philip is passionate about delivering family-centered care, helping patients and their families navigate complex digestive disorders with compassion and clear communication. Her clinical interests include improving long-term outcomes for children with IBD, supporting dietary and lifestyle management in celiac disease, and providing comprehensive care for common gastrointestinal concerns such as abdominal pain, constipation, reflux, and feeding difficulties.
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I collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team—including dietitians, psychologists, and specialized nurses—to ensure my patients receive holistic and individualized treatment. I am committed to empowering families through education, shared decision-making, and access to leading-edge therapies available at Texas Children’s.
Intereses Clinicos
Inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Gastroenterology | 2025 |
| Dell Childrens Medical Center of Central Texas | Residency | Pediatrics | 2021 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2018 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Masters | Master of Public Health | 2018 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Biology and Business Administration | 2013 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Honors and awards
- 2022
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Pediatric Chief Resident University of Texas Austin
- 2021-2022
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Gold Humanism Honor Society, Gold Humanism Honor Society
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Research interests
Ileal pouch outcomes in ulcerative colitis
Philip A, Wyatt A, Rodriguez JR, Pasternak B, McMahon L, Patel K, Kellermayer R. A narrative review of the ileal pouch in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and familial adenomatous polyposis. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2025 Aug 4. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70175. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40757437
Philip A, Krishna M, Kellermayer R. Stochasticity Driven Limitations for Counseling in Autoimmune Gastrointestinal Disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2023 Dec 1;77(6):695-697. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003955. Epub 2023 Oct 2. PMID: 37779233
Philip, Anitta and Wang, Andrew. Case 34: Bernard, a 15-year-old with abdominal pain and diarrhea (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). In: Cossey M, Gambill, L. Pediatric Hospital Medicine: A Case-Based Curriculum and Educational Guide 1e. Itasca, Illinois, United States: American Academy of Pediatrics. Publishing. April 2022