Claudia Phen, M.D.

Claudia Phen, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, focusing on gastrointestinal polyposis, hereditary GI cancer syndromes, and liver disease.

Dr. Phen earned her medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and received advanced training through a pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition fellowship at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021.

Dr. Phen is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN) through which she is an active member of the Pediatric Polyposis Special Interest Group. She has delivered numerous presentations, both locally and nationally, and published several peer-reviewed articles related to her area of expertise.

She has a special interest in gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes, hereditary GI cancer syndromes, and liver diseases. She enjoys patient care and teaching medical learners. She strives to educate and empower her patients so they can lead longer, healthier lives.

In her spare time when not at work, Dr. Phen enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs.