Bruno Pedro Chumpitazi MD, MPH

Bruno Pedro Chumpitazi, MD, MPH, is a nationally recognized pediatric gastroenterologist, researcher, and academic leader serving as Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition and Professor of Pediatrics at the Duke University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the Duke Clinical Research Institute, where he contributes to advancing pediatric digestive health through innovative clinical research and multidisciplinary care.

Dr. Chumpitazi specializes in the care of children with gastrointestinal disorders, with particular expertise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, chronic abdominal pain, and pediatric motility disorders such as gastroparesis, esophageal achalasia, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and severe constipation. At Duke Health, he works closely with specialists across pediatric surgery, psychology, pulmonology, physical therapy, and other disciplines to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for complex digestive conditions.

A respected physician-scientist, Dr. Chumpitazi’s research focuses on the relationship between diet, the gut microbiome, and gastrointestinal symptoms in children, particularly those with irritable bowel syndrome and other disorders of gut-brain interaction. He also serves as a principal investigator in major clinical studies examining pediatric gastroparesis and digestive disease outcomes, with support from organizations including the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Dr. Chumpitazi earned both his MD and MPH from Tufts University, completed his pediatric residency at Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and pursued fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Throughout his career, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized for his leadership, research contributions, and commitment to improving pediatric gastrointestinal care.