David M. Troendle

Dr. David M. Troendle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology at UT Southwestern. His clinical focus includes advanced and therapeutic endoscopy in children, particularly ERCP and EUS, and he has contributed extensively to clinical research in pediatric endoscopy.

Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University (magna cum laude)
• Medical Degree, UT Southwestern Medical School
• Pediatric Residency, UT Southwestern/Children’s Medical Center Dallas (Co-Chief Pediatric Resident 2010-2011)
• Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, UT Southwestern (2014)

Dr. Troendle’s research interests center on pediatric pancreatitis, therapeutic endoscopic techniques, and genetic mutations (e.g., PRSS1, CTRC) in acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. His work has explored autoimmune pancreatitis, obesity-related impacts, and opioid use in pediatric populations.

His recent publications highlight trends in pediatric ERCP outcomes, genetic associations in pancreatitis, and procedural guidelines from consortia like INSPPIRE and NASPGHAN. Key journals include Journal of Pediatrics, Pancreas, and Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.