Arunjot Singh

About Arunjot Singh

Dr. Singh’s passion for medicine and healthcare equality led him to pursue a Master in Public Health in addition to his Medical Degree. He strongly believes in treating a patient as a whole, not just the disease. This involves being very detail oriented and patient — meticulously considering the patient’s circumstances and surroundings and communicating effectively with the family.

“Input from all caregivers is very important to a child’s care — to understand the complete picture and implement treatments effectively.”

It is also important to Dr. Singh to speak directly to and connect with his young patients. “Children are incredibly smart and impressionable. My treatment plans often include therapies that address diet and lifestyle, and these work best when you reach the child at their level.”

Dr. Singh treats numerous diseases that affect the digestive tract, including inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis and failure to thrive, with a special focus on celiac disease. “Early detection and treatment of celiac disease are key to optimize a child’s growth potential, avoid nutritional deficiencies, allow faster intestinal healing, as well as reduce the risk of other autoimmune conditions from developing.”

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Singh also routinely performs endoscopies, which enable him to directly visualize the digestive tract to help with accurate diagnosis and implement local treatments.

He is also involved in numerous research initiatives aimed at furthering our understanding of celiac disease and developing new therapies for his patients. “We are increasingly unraveling the role of the human genome and microbiome in digestive conditions. The large patient base we serve at CHOP and our commitment to research put us at the forefront of medical breakthroughs, and I am so excited to be a part of it.”

Titles

Attending Physician

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2017, Oberfield Research Award in Translational Science – Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center
2017, Sanofi Innovations Award Grant Recipient - Co-Investigator
2016, Research Poster of Distinction - World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology
2015-2017, Seidenberg Family Foundation Training Stipend - Funding for Celiac Epigenetics Research
2014, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research Travel Award
2014, Chairman's Award for Distinction in Research, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2012, Teaching & Tomorrow Program Travel Grant, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
2010-2011, Hobart Amory Hare Honor Society, Jefferson Medical College
 

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2015-present, North American Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (NASSCD)
2014-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
 - 2023-2024, Celiac Disease Significant Interest Group, Vice Chair
 - 2022-present, Technology Committee
 - 2017-present, Clinical Care and Quality Committee

National

2016-present, American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
2015-present, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
2011-present, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
2010-present, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2023-present, Peer Reviewer, Digital Health
2020-present, Peer Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Academic and Institutional Committees

2023-present, GI Team Lead, Infliximab and Infusion Therapy Plan Committee
2019-present, Physician Representative, Operations Improvement Committee Meeting
2019-present, EPIC Super User Committee
2018-present, Member & Committee Leader, GI Division Physician Wellbeing Committee

Education & training

Graduate Degree

MPH - Jefferson College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Medical Degree

MD - Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Social Pediatrics - Children's Hospital at Montefiore - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition - Columbia University Medical Center - New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2024

Arunjot Singh, Jocelyn Silvester, Justine Turner, Imad Absah, Brandon A. Sparks, Catharine M. Walsh, Julia M. Bracken, Joanna Stanisz, Temara Hajjat, Vahe Badalyan, Ankur Chugh. "Celiac disease in North America: What is the current practice of pediatric gastroenterology providers?" JPGN Reports. May 2024.

2023

Erin Alexander, Marisa Stahl, Amy Weaver, Janaki Devara, Lisa M Fahey, Arunjot Singh, Maureen M Leonard, Vanessa Weisbrod, Mary Shull, Jocelyn Silvester, Zachary Kramer, Benny Kerzner, Edwin Liu, Imad Absah: The Spectrum of Duodenal Histologic Findings in Patients With Trisomy 21: A Multicenter Study. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition August 2023.

2021

Payne, K, Ramharack L; Bierly P, Feigenbaum K, Steinhoff J, Hlywiak K, Farrara A, Verma R, Singh A, Fahey L: Repeat Biopsy to Assess Duodenal Healing in Children With Celiac Disease and Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders. JPGN Reports 2(3): E097, August 2021.

2020

Do C, Dumont E; Salas M, Castano A, Mujahed H, Maldonado L, Singh A, DoSilva-Arnold S, Bhagat G, Lehman S, Christiano A, Madhavan S, Nagy P, Green PH, Feinman R, Trimble C, Illsley NP, Marder K, Honig L, Monk C, Goy A, Chow K, Goldlust S, Kaptain G, Siegel D, Tycko B: Allele-specific DNA methylation is increased in cancers and its dense mapping in normal plus neoplastic cells increases the yield of disease-associated regulatory SNPs. Genome Biology 21(11): 153, June 2020.

2014

Singh A, Wilkinson S, Braganza S: Smartphones and Pediatric Apps to Mobilize the Medical Home. Journal of Pediatrics 165(1): 606-610, September 2014.

2010

Singh A, Epstein E, Myers LM, Farmer JM, Lynch DR: Clinical Measures of Dysarthria in Friedreich Ataxia. Movement Disorders 25(1): 108-111, January 2010.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2024

Arunjot Singh, Chris A. Liacouras: Pyloric Stenosis and Other Congenital Anomalies of the Stomach. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. Robert M. Kliegman, Joseph W. St. Geme III (eds.). 22nd Edition, 2024* Notes: Book chapter - accepted for publication (scheduled for 2024).

2019

Singh A, Nobel Y, Krisonareddy S, and Green PH: Celiac Disease: Autoimmunity, Infectious Links and the Microbiome. Chapter in Textbook: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Their Associated Infections. Guy D. Eslick (eds.). Elsevier, 2019.

Arunjot Singh, Sarah Lusman: Peritonitis. The 5 Minute Pediatric Consult. Michael D. Cabana (eds.). 2019 Notes: Peritonitis chapter in 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 8th edition.

2018

Singh A, Lusman S: Peritonitis. The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult. LWW, 8, 2018.

Patient experience rating

(based on 187 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.8 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.8 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.8 of 5
Learn about the patient experience rating system

Comments

  • Dr Singh always takes him time and reviews all of my child's needs and treatments
    5 of 5
    Jun 29, 2024

  • He took the time to explain the results of his test and explain what the next steps were
    5 of 5
    Jun 13, 2024

  • Dr. Singh is very thorough and explains well what changes to make and how we can tackle the condition.
    5 of 5
    Jun 08, 2024

  • Dr. Singh was VERY informative and personable. Felt like we knew him for a long time. He was very good with our son and I would recommend him to anyone.
    5 of 5
    Apr 23, 2024

  • This was our first time meeting Dr. Singh and we immediately felt at ease putting our son under his care for the issue he is having.
    5 of 5
    Jan 19, 2024

  • Dr. Singh has always been very upfront and open about caring for our child's mental as well as physical health. This is vital when having a lifelong condition.
    5 of 5
    Jan 11, 2024

  • He is great!!! So knowledgeable, so caring and friendly. A fabulous doctor.
    5 of 5
    Dec 07, 2023

  • Excellent physician
    5 of 5
    Dec 02, 2023

  • Doctor was excellent.
    5 of 5
    Oct 01, 2023

  • Dr. Singh is wonderful!
    5 of 5
    Sep 09, 2023

  • Dr. Singh is awesome! Every visit he spends time caring and being so attentive to our family
    5 of 5
    Aug 26, 2023

  • He explained things to me in a way that I understood them. I learned a lot and I work in health care! He was great!
    5 of 5
    Aug 18, 2023

  • I was very impressed with Dr. Singh. He was thorough and considered the numerous factors that could be impacting my son's symptoms.
    5 of 5
    Aug 11, 2023

  • Dr Singh takes us time with us. He reviewed all bloodwork and we came up with a plan until our next visit. He is kind, caring and knowledgeable! We just love Dr Singh!!
    5 of 5
    Jul 21, 2023

  • Explained well and made sure we were okay with options
    4.8 of 5
    May 11, 2023

  • I like that Dr. Singh is very knowledgeable but also very reasonable. I also like that he is concerned for the emotional well-being for my child as well as physical health. My son has type 1 diabetes and celiac and my daughter has celiac and I appreciated that the psychological challenges were also discussed because at times, I think those are more difficult than the physical challenges. Dr. Singh addresses both which I think is super important.
    5 of 5
    May 08, 2023

  • The cars we received made me feel like we finally found the right doctor to help my son get better. He knew what had gone on, listened to how it began, was up to date on his labs, and cared about getting him well rather than rushing us around like past physicians at other practices have. He is top notch. I left confident in his ability to care for my son.
    5 of 5
    Mar 24, 2023

  • He's a great CHOP Pediatric
    5 of 5
    Mar 23, 2023

  • Dr Singh was very good at explaining condition and listening to us
    5 of 5
    Mar 20, 2023
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