Suzanna Hirsch

Suzanna Hirsch, MD, 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. Her clinical practice focuses on aerodigestive disorders in children, particularly refractory upper gastrointestinal symptoms such as feeding intolerance, vomiting, and GERD. She holds certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics in Gastroenterology and General Pediatrics.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
• Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
• Residency: Boston Combined Residency Program (2018)
• Fellowship: Boston Children’s Hospital (2021)

Research Interests: Dr. Hirsch investigates the pathophysiology of pediatric gastrointestinal symptoms to advance treatment innovations. Her work emphasizes mechanistic understanding of feeding disorders, GERD, and esophageal motility issues. She has secured funding from the NIH and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS).

Publications: Her recent work examines trends in GERD pharmacotherapy, PPIs and COVID-19 risks, nonacid reflux diagnostics, and eosinophilic esophagitis in infants. These studies highlight translational research bridging clinical care and mechanistic discovery.

Grants & Funding:

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS)

Lab/Team: While no specific lab name is provided, her research is embedded within Boston Children’s Hospital’s Division of Gastroenterology, leveraging multidisciplinary collaborations to address complex gastrointestinal challenges in pediatric populations.