Pediatrics
Karen Murray, MD
Chair, Department of Medical Specialties, Children's Institute, Cleveland Clinic; DeBartolo Family Endowed Chair of Pediatrics; Vice Chair of Research, Cleveland Clinic Children's; Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, CC Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU
Dr. Karen F. Murray is a distinguished pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist specializing in childhood liver diseases, including hepatitis B and C viral infections, cholestatic liver diseases, and chronic liver conditions requiring transplantation. She serves primarily pediatric populations, providing clinical care in gastroenterology, hepatology, and transplantation at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, where she holds leadership roles as Chair of the Pediatric Institute, Physician-i
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- General Pediatrics (ABP), 1993
- Pediatric Gastroenterology (ABP), 1997
- Pediatric Transplant Hepatology (ABP), 2006
Education & Training
- Cornell University — Undergraduate, 1986
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine — M.D., 1990
- Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center — Residency, Pediatrics, 1994
- Boston Children's Hospital — Fellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1997
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors in America
2011
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Cleveland Magazine — Best Doctors
2020-2025 (6 years)
- Seattle Magazine — Top Doctors
2006, 2010-2019 (11 years)
- Seattle Magazine — Best Physicians in the Puget Sound region
2017-2019 (3 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 1997 Young Investigator Award, European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
- 2001 Life Member of Kingston's National Registry of Who's Who, #189273
- 2002 Outstanding Teacher Award, Pediatrics Residency Program, University of Washington School of Medicine
- 2010 Leading Physicians of the World, International Association of Healthcare Professionals
- 2010 International Association of Pediatricians
Leadership Roles
- Chair, Pediatric Institute
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cleveland Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice