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Silvana Bonilla is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and an Attending Physician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Boston Children's Hospital. She practices in Boston and Milford, Massachusetts, specializing in pediatric gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and Helicobacter-related infections. Dr. Bonilla holds dual medical licensure in Pediatrics and Gastroenterology. Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in Helicobacter species, pediatric pharmacology, and medical education for bilingual healthcare communication.
Education: Medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Peru), followed by a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Northwestern University School of Public Health. Certifications include American Board of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology and General Pediatrics).
Research interests span pediatric gastroenterology innovations, with notable work on Helicobacter pylori and heilmannii epidemiology in pediatric populations. Publications highlight clinical trials on medication efficacy and communication training for medical students in Spanish. Active in programs like the Functional Abdominal Pain Program and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center.
