Annie Levine

Dr. Annie Levine serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, specializing in pediatric gastroenterology within the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. She provides clinical care for gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic disorders at University Hospital at Downstate, King's County Hospital, and South Brooklyn Hospital, with expertise in endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and intestinal ultrasound.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Harvard University
• Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• Residency: Brown University/Hasbro Children's Hospital
• Fellowship: University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital

Research Focus: Dr. Levine's work centers on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and adolescents, investigating genetic and epigenetic risk factors, health disparities across diverse populations, nutritional interventions, microbiome interactions, and venous thromboembolism prevention strategies. Her clinical research integrates advanced diagnostic techniques like intestinal ultrasound to optimize treatment protocols for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, North American Society for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
• Member, International Bowel Ultrasound Group