Dr Clarivet Torres is a distinguish medical professional with a rich history of contribution to the field of pediatric and gastrointestinal health. As an Associated Professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University, she has dedicated her career to improving the lives of young patients facing complex medical challenges.

In 2007, Dr Torres embarked on extraordinary journey by creating and directing the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Her vision and leadership paved the way for a groundbreaking program designed to address the unique needs of children with intestinal failure, particularly Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). This initiative stands as a beacon of hope and healing for countless families, as it became and integrative part of a collaborative effort between Childrens National Hospital and Georgetown University Transplant Center, focusing on liver and small bowel transplant.

Dr Torres educational background includes a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, which she completed at Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Health foundation in Omaha, NE. During her fellowship, she spent four years honing her expertise, with two years dedicated to Pediatric GI and additional two years specializing in Pediatric Liver and Small Bowel Transplant. Her academic journey was a testament to her unwavering commitment to the improvement of young patients lives.

Before her remarkable journey to the nation’s capital, Dr Torres served the Medical Director of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program at the University of Nebraska for nine years, managing as well pre and post liver and small bowel transplant patients.  Her leadership there left an indelible mark, setting the stage for her exceptional work in Washington DC.

For the past 23 years, Dr Torres has been a beacon of hope for patients battling intestinal failure. Her expertise, compassion and dedication have been instrumental in transforming the lives of countless children. Under her guidance, the Children’s Intestinal Rehabilitation Program has achieved remarkable success, bragging a 98% survival rate and a remarkable 80% rate of weaning patients off parenteral nutrition over the last 15 years. These outstanding outcomes have earned the program both national and international recognition for its clinical excellence in the treatment of children with intestinal failure, specifically Short Bowel Syndrome Parenteral Nutrition dependent.

Dr Torres research studies focus on conditions such as Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in SBS, hypogammaglobulinemia, and the intricate world of the microbiome in patients with SBS. These areas of research are vital as they address major complications affecting patients with Intestinal Failure.

In summary, Dr Clarivet Torres is a distinguish physician, educator and researcher whose passion and dedication have redefined the landscape of pediatric gastroenterology – Intestinal Rehabilitation. Her work continues to inspire, transform lives, and push the boundaries of medical science, making her a true success in her field.