Wednesday Sevilla, MD, Mph, Cnsc
About Wednesday Sevilla, MD, Mph, Cnsc
Wednesday Sevilla, MD, MPH, CNSC, is a physician at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, specializing in pediatric gastroenterology and advanced nutrition support. She has held various roles since 2016, including Medical Director of the Feeding and Swallowing Center and Assistant Professor.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Wednesday Sevilla, MD, MPH, CNSC serves as a Physician at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, specifically in the Aerodigestive Center and the Intestinal Care and Rehabilitation Center. She has held the position of Assistant Professor since 2016 and has been actively involved in the diagnosis and management of complex feeding difficulties, particularly in patients with upper airway issues and oropharyngeal dysphagia. Additionally, she has been the Medical Director of the Feeding and Swallowing Center since 2019, where she focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for learners across various subspecialties.
Education and Expertise
Wednesday Sevilla completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of the Philippines from 1994 to 1998. She then pursued her Doctor of Medicine degree at the same institution from 1998 to 2003. Following her medical degree, she studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she completed her Pediatrics Residency from 2006 to 2009. She also obtained a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in pediatric gastroenterology and advanced nutrition support.
Background in Pediatric Gastroenterology
Wednesday Sevilla has a solid foundation in pediatric gastroenterology, having worked as a Clinical and Research Fellow at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh from 2010 to 2013. She later served as an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center from 2013 to 2016. During her time at Le Bonheur, she also held the position of Co-Medical Director for the Children's Intestinal Rehabilitation Clinic. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her clinical niche in advanced nutrition support practice and pediatric feeding difficulties.
Clinical Research and Education
In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Wednesday Sevilla actively pursues clinical research while managing a demanding schedule. She is committed to providing and enhancing education for a wide range of learners across subspecialties. Her involvement in research and education reflects her dedication to advancing knowledge and practices in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition support.