Anju M. Wagh, MD

Dr. Amanda Cantor is a transplant hepatologist, specializing in pediatric liver diseases. She graduated from Sackler School of Medicine in 2016 and went on to complete her Pediatric Residency at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore from 2016-2019. She pursued a fellowship at Columbia-MSCHONY from 2019-2022, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Cantor further honed her expertise through a dedicated Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship, also at Columbia-MSCHONY, which she completed in 2023. Her extensive training encompasses the management of various liver diseases in pediatric patients, including neonatal cholestasis, biliary atresia, rare metabolic diseases, viral hepatitis, liver tumors such as hepatoblastoma, and autoimmune liver disease. With advanced training in the management of pediatric liver and intestinal failure, Dr. Cantor is experienced in providing comprehensive care for patients before and after liver, intestinal, and multi-visceral transplants. She performs a range of procedures, including percutaneous liver biopsy, endoscopy, variceal band-ligation, and colonoscopy, to ensure accurate diagnoses and optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Cantor’s research interests include acute viral hepatitis, viral-induced liver failure, and the effects of COVID and MISC-C on liver function. During her fellowship, she authored several papers on liver injury associated with both COVID and MIS-C. Dr. Cantor is passionate about transition clinics, employing a methodical, team-based approach to empower adolescents in taking charge of their medical needs while facilitating a smooth transition to adult providers.

Dr. Mariel Turner is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center. She received her undergraduate degree from Smith College, and her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. She completed Pediatrics residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, followed by Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center, serving as one of the chief fellows in 2010-11. She then went on to advanced training in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology, also at CUMC, prior to joining the faculty in 2012. Dr. Turner specializes in pediatric cardiac catheterization and transcatheter interventions. She holds board certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Cardiology, and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Her research has focused on pulmonary artery growth in patients with congenital heart disease, as well as on interventional therapies for pediatric patients with coronary artery disease. As part of the Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Dr. Turner has also participated in several multi-center clinical trials of catheter-based devices and valves for use in pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease. Dr. Turner is active in teaching cardiology fellows, pediatric residents, and medical students at CUMC, and in 2014 she was honored with the Allan J. Hordof Fellowship Teaching Award.

Pediatric rheumatologic diseases can be complex, and figuring out the problem can be like solving a mystery. My interest in pediatric rheumatology began during my pediatric residency, when I was able to care for patients with arthritis, lupus, and other rheumatologic problems. Finding the right diagnosis, then helping patients find treatments that made them feel better was very gratifying! I now treat children of all ages, from infancy to young adulthood, with all types of rheumatologic problems, including arthritis, lupus, myositis, and vasculitis. I also have a specific interest in evaluating and treating patients with fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome—conditions that are sometimes referred to as amplified musculoskeletal pain syndromes (AMPS). I am the director of the Pediatric AMPS Program here at Columbia. For all of my patients, I work to provide an accurate diagnosis and support as they navigate the treatment process with their families. My goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered, and family-centered care. My research interests are focused on juvenile fibromyalgia. I also participate in clinical research projects related to pediatric lupus nephritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and juvenile arthritis. I am very involved in teaching rheumatology to the next generation of pediatric doctors, and I am honored to work with medical students and pediatricians-in-training to help educate them on the evaluation and treatment of patients with rheumatologic disorders.