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Jennifer Webster, DO
Jennifer Webster, DO

Jennifer Webster, DO

Jennifer Webster, DO, is an attending physician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: General diagnostic gastroenterology, Motility Disorders, Hirschsprung's disease and other anorectal malformations, Spina Bifida, Constipation, Continuous Quality Improvement, Autonomic dysfunction

Locations: Main Building, Specialty Care, King of Prussia, Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, Specialty Care, Bryn Mawr

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267-425-2739

About Jennifer Webster, DO

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

2022-2023, GI Fellowship Faculty Teaching Award, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2018, "Second Place, Komarov Research Competition. "Implementation of a Constipation Action Plan in Primary Care Clinics to Decrease to Pediatric Gastroenterology", Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2015, First Place, "Utility of EGD in Pediatric Population with Chronic Abdominal Pain:  A Retrospective Study,", Virginia American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting
2014, Ziai Award of Excellence, Resident of the Year, Inova Children's Hospital
2012, Resident of the Month, Inova Children's Hospital, Falls Church, VA
2007, The Health and Human Development College National Honor Society, Pennsylvania State University
2005-2007, Dean's List, Pennsylvania State University

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2015-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
 - 2017-present, Clinical Care and Quality Committee

National

2018-present, American Osteopathic Association

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2020-present, Champion, Quality Improvement Program, Division of GI/Hepatology/Nutrition
2020-present, QI Safety Committee, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
2019-present, Chair, Program Evaluation Committee for Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship

Education & training

Graduate Degree

MSHP - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Medical Degree

DO - University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME

Residency

Pediatrics - Inova Children's Hospital, Falls Church, VA (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Chief Fellow)
Fellow, Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety - University of Pennsylvaniac, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2019

Webster J Vajravelu, ME, Choi, C, Zemel, B, Verma, R: Prevalence and risk factors of low bone mineral density in children with celiac disease. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 17(8): 1509-1514, July 2019.

2017

Webster J, Shaw K, Shea J, Taylor A, Verma R: Understanding the Variation in Use of Screening DXA Scans in Pediatric Patients with Celiac Disease. International Journal of Celiac Disease 5(4): 155-158, 2017.

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2023

Lectures by Invitation
2023

Webster J. "Biopsychosocial approach to pediatric gastroparesis", International Symposium on Precision Medicine for Gastroparesis Management: Present and Future, Philadelphia, PA. May 2023.

2022

Webster J. "Keeping this moving: A Practical Approach To Pediatric Constipation", Annual Mohsen Ziai Pediatric Conference, Falls Church, VA. Nov 2022.

Webster J. "QI Improvement in Healthcare", Einstein Hospital Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA. Jan 2022.

 

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2023

Webster J, Fiorino K, Liacouras C: Motility Disorders and Hirschsprung Disease. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, edition 22 2023 Notes: Chapter.

Webster J, Fiorino K, Liacouras C: Encopresis and Functional Constipation. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, edition 22 2023 Notes: Chapter.

2018

Webster, J, Godwin, B: Clinical Approach to Esophageal and Gastric Disorders. Nelson's Pediatric Board Review. Elsevier, 2018.

Grossman, A, Baber, K, Webster, J: Constipation in Children and Adolescents. Pediatric Update 39, November 2018.

2014

Webster JB: Pediatric Preventative Medicine in Early Childhood. Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion:  Edition II. Gullatta TP, Bloom M (eds.). Springer US, 2014.

Webster J, Christopher O. Pediatric Preventative Medicine in Early Childhood. Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion: Edition II. Thomas Gullata, Martin Bloom (ed). New York: Springer, 2014.

Patient experience rating

(based on 117 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.8 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.8 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.8 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.8 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. WEBSTER IS excellent. She connects with my son, finding out his interests and engaging him 1:1. She's extremely relatable and leverages her expertise as well as her experience with her own children to propose reasonable plan of care and reassurance.
    5 of 5
    May 29, 2024

  • Excellent Dr..Dr.Webster truly shows how much she cares about the patient and will do whatever it takes to diagnose a health issues..Explains everything in layman's terms and makes sure the child understands and ask if they have any questions.Exceptional Dr
    5 of 5
    May 14, 2024

  • The provider was familiar with my baby's past condition and was able to access her information quickly.
    4 of 5
    May 14, 2024

  • Dr Webster is awesome.
    5 of 5
    Apr 17, 2024

  • Always in the best interest of the care, takes time to listen and provide advice or care.
    5 of 5
    Apr 04, 2024

  • Could not have asked for a better experience
    5 of 5
    Mar 30, 2024

  • Dr. Webster was an incredible support for us during such a difficult time. She listened to all of our concerns, and helped us figure out what was going on with out child, and how we can fix it! She made a plan for her, and helped our daughter become pain free. We can not thank her enough!
    5 of 5
    Jan 25, 2024

  • We love Dr Webster. She was the first dr to listen to my daughter and I and not dismiss us and tell her to take more Miralax. Dr Webster made my daughter feel heard and cared for and we look forward to our appts with her because she doesn't make us feel like a number.
    5 of 5
    Oct 30, 2023

  • Dr. Webster is by far one of the best physicians at CHOP. She takes her time with our son, listens to him, and talks to him so he understands. She always goes above and beyond to help him.
    5 of 5
    Oct 12, 2023

  • We were blown away by Dr. Webster! She was so easy to talk to, engaged my daughter regarding her symptoms and included her in all discussions! She was warm and friendly and gave us so much information!
    5 of 5
    Oct 04, 2023

  • The doctor and assistant were on time, incredibly kind, and made my daughter feel comfortable.
    5 of 5
    Jul 30, 2023

  • Our visit w. Dr. Webster was so helpful! Thank you so much for listening and providing insight/ validation.
    5 of 5
    Jul 13, 2023

  • Dr. Webster is amazing! On this visit she showed my son a picture of a colon and explained to him exactly what's happening in his body and what he can do to help himself. He loved being included and involved in the conversation and she really took the time to listen and hear what he was saying. He's almost 7, not many adults include children in the conversation so actively.
    5 of 5
    Jul 13, 2023

  • Dr. Webster is fantastic. Made both my child and me feel comfortable.
    5 of 5
    Jun 14, 2023

  • Dr. Webster is excellent. I couldn't recommend a more thorough and compassionate Dr. She advocates for her patients and actually listens to parents and children together.
    5 of 5
    Jun 01, 2023

  • Dr. Webster was just the dr I was looking for to help my shy four year old. She interacted with her throughout the visit to establish trust with her. She explained things to us on a level both myself and her dad could understand. She cared about my daughter and wanted to help through this time In her life. We are excited to continue our daughters care with her.
    5 of 5
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Dr Webster and Kirsten Walaski have been amazing. I am so happy we found them. They have awesome bed side manners in a way I feel like I can say anything to them. They are both amazing! Also, using the portal to access my daughter's records has been so helpful and anytime I needed something, they provided it very quickly.
    5 of 5
    Mar 13, 2023
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

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