Seema Aceves, M.D., Ph.D.
Division of Allergy and Immunology Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Medicine
Director, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Clinic
University of California, San Diego
Dr. Aceves earned her medical degree and her PhD from the University of California, San Diego where she completed a pediatric internship, residency, and a fellowship in allergy and immunology. She is an Associate Professor in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of California, San Diego and the Director of the Eosinophilic Disorders Clinic at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. Dr. Aceves has been the Primary Investigator on several eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) clinical trials and her lab investigates the genetics and treatment of EoE.
What are the symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis?
What is an elemental diet? When is it best to be on an elemental diet?
How important is careful food preparation when someone is on an elemental diet?
What are the treatment options for eosinophilic esophagitis?
How long can someone stay on a topical steroid therapy?
What are the most relevant research findings on eosinophilic esophagitis?