Pediatrics
Valeria Cohran, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition); Associate Chair for Health Equity, Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Valeria Cohran is a pediatric gastroenterologist specializing in pediatric hepatology and liver transplantation at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She serves primarily pediatric patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders, including short bowel syndrome, intestinal failure, and those requiring bowel rehabilitation and liver or multivisceral transplantation. As Medical Director of Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplantation, she leads effor
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Transplant Hepatology (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Pediatric Gastroenterology (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- Washington University School of Medicine — M.D., 1997
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Fellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2000-2004
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Residency, Pediatrics, 1997-2000
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice