MARCI-Kids is comprised of a team of experts with extensive experience treating children with Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Pediatricians, pharmacology experts, and researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have come together to share the latest information available for treating this disease. The MARCI-Kids team includes health care providers who want to help children and families affected by this treatable disease.

Physicians

Jeffrey Phillips, Pharm. D., Research Associate Professor, Applied Research, Dept. of Surgery
Joseph Tobias, M.D., Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics, Critical Care/Pediatric Anesthesiology, Dept. of Anesthesiology
Venkataraman Ramachandran, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery & Associate Professor of Clinical Child Health, Dept. of Surgery
Jesus Guajardo, M.D., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Child Health-Pulmonology
Zarah Ner, M.D., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Child Health-Pulmonology

Research and Support Staff

Jane Burnett Sr. Research Specialist, Dept. of Surgery
Matt Watermann, Research Laboratory Technician, Dept. of Surgery
David Stock , Coordinator of Reflux Solutions Laboratory, Dept. of Surgery
Stacy Turpin, Medical Illustrator, Dept. of Surgery