Dr. Jamie Farrah Merves, MD
At a glance
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Cigna · See all
Graduated in 2009
Graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences · See training
3 board certifications listed
Gastroenterology – American Board of Internal Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics, +1 more · See credentials
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Specialty
Pediatrician
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood.
Treatments & procedures
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Short bowel syndrome (SBS)/intestinal failure
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- George Washington UniversityUndergraduate · Biology · BS · Completed 2005
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesMedical school · MD · Completed 2009
- The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaInternship · Pediatrics
- The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship · Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Board certifications
- Gastroenterology – American Board of Internal MedicineCertification
- Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of PediatricsCertification
- Pediatrics – American Board of PediatricsCertification
Awards and honors
- Faculty Teaching Honor RollDivision of GI, Hepatology and Nutrition · Awarded 2022
- Main Line Today Top DocsGastroenterology/Heptalogy · Awarded 2022
- Komarov Research CompetitionAwarded 2015
Basic science, 2nd place
- Senior Resident Humanitarian AwardThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Awarded 2012
- Teddy Bedrossian Compassionate Care AwardThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Awarded 2011
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)Awarded 2009
- APS-SPR Student Travel AwardAmerican Pediatric Society – Society for Pediatric Research (APS-SPR) · Awarded 2007
- APS-SPR Student Research FellowshipAmerican Pediatric Society – Society for Pediatric Research (APS-SPR) · Awarded 2006
- The President's Volunteer Service AwardNational Society of Collegiate Scholars · Awarded 2005
- Phi Beta KappaAwarded 2004
- Golden Key Honor SocietyAwarded 2003
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)Awarded 2003
- Dean's List, with distinctionThe George Washington University · Awarded 2001
2001-2005
- Presidential Merit-Based ScholarshipThe George Washington University
About
Dr. Jamie Farrah Merves is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Philadelphia who practices in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She completed medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, pediatrics internship and pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at CHOP, and is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric gastroenterology, and gastroenterology. Her listed clinical interests include eosinophilic esophagitis and short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure, and her honors include Faculty Teaching Honor Roll and Main Line Today Top Docs.
- NPI
- 1144450461
- Primary taxonomy
- 208000000X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Jamie Farrah Merves specialize in?
She is a pediatric gastroenterologist with a practice in Philadelphia.
What conditions does Dr. Merves list as areas of focus?
Her listed treatment areas include eosinophilic esophagitis and short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure.
Where does Dr. Merves practice?
She practices in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA.
What training and certifications are listed for Dr. Merves?
She earned her MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, completed pediatrics training at CHOP, and is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric gastroenterology, and gastroenterology.