Dr. Russell J Merritt MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
4650 W Sunset Blvd Ms #78 Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Russell Merritt is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Merritt specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of nucleotides on diarrhea and immune responses in healthy term infants in Taiwan.
- Safety evaluation of sources of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid for use in infant formulas in newborn piglets.
- Safety of soy-based infant formulas containing isoflavones: the clinical evidence.
- Decreased regurgitation with a soy formula containing added soy fiber.
- Scientific, economic, regulatory, and ethical challenges of bringing science-based pediatric nutrition products to the U.S. market and ensuring their availability for patients.
- Mixed-Methods Pilot Study: Disaster Preparedness of Families With Children Followed in an Intestinal Rehabilitation Clinic.
- Oral Feeding Difficulties in Children With Short Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review.
- Enteral Autonomy with Teduglutide Treatment of Intestinal Failure/Short Bowel Syndrome with Depleted Central Venous Access.
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