Jean Molleston, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Special Interests: Acute and chronic liver disease; biliary atresia; metabolic liver disease; fatty liver (NASH); viral hepatitis; liver transplantation

Details: Dr. Molleston directs the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, a position she has held since 2005. Her primary clinical and research interest is in pediatric liver disease. With funding from the National Institutes of Health and other sources, she conducts research of NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), hepatitis B & C, biliary atresia, cystic fibrosis – liver disease and other liver conditions. Recognized as an outstanding teacher she has won numerous teaching awards and was formerly associate director of the pediatric residency program at Riley Hospital for Children.

Degree From: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Residency: Pediatrics, St. Louis Children's Hospital

Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, St. Louis Children's Hospital

Board Certifications: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatric Transplant Hepatology (Certificate of Added Qualification)

Faculty Rank & Appointments: Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Section Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Indiana University School of Medicine

Awards and Honors: Alpha Omega Alpha; four-time recipient of America’s Top Doctor Award; named twice to Best Doctors in America; Riley Hospital for Children Red Shoes Award; 2007 Mentoring Award and 2008 Equity in Gender Award, American Medical Women’s Association; Trustee Teaching Award, 2003, 2004, 2008, Indiana University Trustees and School of Medicine; Morris Green Teaching Award in Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children; Faculty Teaching Award, Indiana University School of Medicine

Service: Dr. Molleston has served on several national committees within her specialty and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. At Riley Hospital, she created liver and celiac disease support groups for patients and families and created a faculty development program within the Department of Pediatrics.