Keith J. Benkov, MD is a highly respected Professor of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital. With over 20 years of experience as a division chief and fellowship program director, Dr. Benkov has trained nearly 50 fellows in the field of pediatric gastroenterology. His main focus is on the outcome analysis of children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and he has been actively involved in research and quality improvement initiatives in this area.
Dr. Benkov's expertise extends to various aspects of IBD, including genetic aspects, clinical phenotypes, therapy, and the interplay between intestinal flora and mucosal immunity. He has been recognized for his contributions by organizations such as the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and has been honored for his work as the medical director for their summer camp program. In addition to his dedication to patient care and research, Dr. Benkov is an avid runner and has completed 32 New York City Marathons, raising funds for research and supporting comprehensive care for pediatric IBD patients through Team IBDkids.
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