Dr. Anthony Porto

Biography

Anthony Porto is a board-certified pediatrician and gastroenterologist with extensive experience in the field of pediatric gastroenterology. He serves as the Professor of Pediatrics at Yale University and is the Associate Chief of the Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is also the Vice Chair of Ambulatory Operations in the Department of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the Yale Pediatric Celiac Program. His clinical interests focus on childhood nutrition, celiac disease, and feeding difficulties among infants. Porto's work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to pediatric care, ensuring that families understand their child's treatment plans. He is actively involved in research related to infant nutritional physiological phenomena and public health interests concerning nutrition. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his leadership in clinical care and education, receiving numerous awards, including the Norman J. Siegel Award from Yale University. Porto graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Behavior and holds an MD and MPH from Tufts University. He completed his residency at the Children’s Hospital Montefiore Medical Center and a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, New York. His dedication to teaching and patient care continues to impact children and families in his community.

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