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Department
LocationGastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Liver Center
Liver Intensive Care Unit
Liver Transplant
Viral Hepatitis Program
Portal Vein Thrombosis Program
Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Phone: 832-822-3131
Fax: 832-825-4131
Address
6701 Fannin Street
Suite 1100
Houston, TX 77030
Mary Elizabeth M. Tessier, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX | Fellowship | Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrit | 2015 |
| Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX | Internship | Pediatrics | 2010 |
| Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX | Residency | Pediatrics | 2009 |
| University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2009 |
About
Clinical Interests:
General Pediatric Gastroenterology
Liver Disease
Research Interests:
Dr. Tessier has an interest in enterohepatic circulation and the impact of the gut microbiome on hepatic health and vise-versa. She hopes to expand our knowledge of the gut microbiome and metabolome in regards to hepatic health. Her initials interest lies in studies in C. difficile with hope to expand research into dysbiosis and metabolic derangement in hepatic and intestinal disease. The ultimate goal is to develop treatments for both adult and pediatric liver and intestinal diseases.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases | Member |
| American Gastroenterological Association | Member |
| North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition |
Member |
Selected Publications
Tessier ME, Harpavat S, Shepherd RW, Hiremath GS, Brandt ML, Fisher A, Goss JA. Beyond the Pediatric end-stage liver disease system: Solutions for infants with biliary atresia requiring liver transplant. World Journal of Gastroenterology 2014 Aug 28;20(32):11062-11068. Review. PubMed PMID: 25170195.
Thakkar K, Chen L, Tessier ME, Gilger MA. Outcomes of Children Following Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Chronic Abdominal Pain. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Sep 6. PubMed PMID: 24016631
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