Skip to content
Megan E. Gabel, M.D.

Megan E. Gabel, M.D.

Pediatrics , Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

4.8 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Accepting New Patients

Contact

About Me

I am interested in optimizing care for children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, my clinical interest include looking after children with feeding difficulty and developmental delay. I enjoy all aspects of general pediatric gastroenterology
I am interested in optimizing care for children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, my clinical interest include looking after children with feeding difficulty and developmental delay. I enjoy all aspects of general pediatric gastroenterology

Certified Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2008 - 2011

Post Graduate, Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 2008 - 2011

Residency, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2006 - 2008

Internship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2006

Education

PGTP | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). Pediatrics. 2008

MD | SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine. 2005

Awards

Rochester Improvement Science Education (RISE) to the Transforming Outcomes in Pediatrics (TOP) Scholar. 2019

Medical education grant for advanced pediatric nutrition course. 2011

NASPGHAN Teaching and Tomorrow Recipient. 2006

Teaching and Tomorrow. 2006

Research

~Understanding the immunologic component of acute live injury
~Participating as the local gastroenterology collaborator with the Autism Treatment Network, a network of treatment and research centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with autism
~Understanding the immunologic component of acute live injury
~Participating as the local gastroenterology collaborator with the Autism Treatment Network, a network of treatment and research centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with autism

Publications

Journal Articles

Overweight and cystic fibrosis: An unexpected challenge.

Gabel ME, Fox CK, Grimes RA, Lowman JD, McDonald CM, Stallings VA, Michel SH

Pediatric pulmonology.. 2022 February 57 Suppl 1 :S40-S49. Epub 11/12/2021.

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disease in Cystic Fibrosis.

Gabel ME, Galante GJ, Freedman SD

Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine.. 2019 December 40 (6):825-841. Epub 10/28/2019.

Recurrent acalculous cholecystitis in a child with chronic granulomatous disease.

Sood V, Mohanty P, Gabel M, Weinberg GA

Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.. 2015 February 60 (2):e11-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Agitation and decreased oral intake in an adolescent with autism.

Mohanty PH, Gabel M

Pediatric annals.. 2012 June 41 (6):1-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effect of moderate intensity resistance training during weight loss on body composition and physical performance in overweight older adults.

Avila JJ, Gutierres JA, Sheehy ME, Lofgren IE, Delmonico MJ

European journal of applied physiology.. 2010 June 109 (3):517-25. Epub 02/19/2010.

Obesity in Adolescence, Part 2: Cardiometabolic Risks

Gabel M, Cook S.

Adolescent Health Update. 2009; 21(2).

Detection of T lymphocytes specific for human endogenous retrovirus K (HERV-K) in patients with seminoma.

Rakoff-Nahoum S, Kuebler PJ, Heymann JJ, E Sheehy M, Ortiz GM, S Ogg G, Barbour JD, Lenz J, Steinfeld AD, Nixon DF

AIDS research and human retroviruses.. 2006 January 22 (1):52-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

The flurometric analysis of T-Lymphocyte Antigen Specific Lysis

Sheehy ME, McDermott AB, Furlan SN, Klenerman P, Nixon DF.

Journal of Immunologic Methods. 2001; 249: 99-110.

HUman Immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific cytotoxic T cell (CTL) can persist at high fequency for prolonged periods in the absense of circulating CD4+ cell

Spiegel HML, Ogg GS, DeFalcon E, Sheehy ME, Monard S, Haslett P, Gillespie G, Nixon DF.

Journal of Virology. 2000; 74: 1018-1022.

The impact of early antiretroviral drug treatment initiation on the HIV-1 specific cytotoxic T cell response in HIV infected children

Spiegel HML, Chandwani, Sheehy ME, Rigaud M, Borkowsky W, Fennely G, Dobrowsky J, Wiznia A, Rosenberg DF, Nixon DF.

Journal of Infectious Disease. 2000; 182(1): 88-95.

Books

Avery's Neonatology Board Review 1st Edition (2019)

Chapter: GI Development

Authors: Abell, R; Gabel, M

Publisher: Elsevier 2019

Avery's Neonatology Board Review 1st Edition (2019)

Chapter: GI Anomalies

Authors: Abell, R; Gabel, M

Publisher: Elsevier 2019

Avery's Neonatology Board Review 1st Edition (2019)

Chapter: Acquired disorders of GI tract

Authors: Abell, R; Gabel, M

Publisher: Elsevier 2019

Avery's Neonatology Board Review 1st Edition (2019)

Chapter: Liver disease, abdominal masses, ascites in the newborn

Authors: Abell, R; Gabel, M

Publisher: Elsevier 2019

Ratings & Comments

At URMC, we believe that patients should be empowered to make the right decisions regarding their personal healthcare. To do so, transparency is critical. URMC partners with Press Ganey, to survey our patients about all aspects of their care experience. We are now putting this pertinent information at your fingertips by displaying star ratings for our providers along with anonymous patient comments on our website. This will help you make better-informed choices about how and with whom you seek care. Click here to learn more about the surveys used to generate this vital information. Learn more about our survey process.

Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr. Gabel listened closely to my son's medical history and created a plan of care that made sense to me as a parent.

Jul 18, 2025

5.0 stars

Megan Gabel is a great doctor, she listens very well and actually takes the time for my son, she's very nice and respectful as well.

Oct 04, 2024

2.6 stars

[...] Referral to Aerodigestive was helpful [...]

Mar 14, 2024

5.0 stars

We enjoyed meeting with Dr. Megan Gabel.

Aug 01, 2023

Megan Gabel has always been super nice and has always answered any questions I have and is a great doctor

Mar 06, 2022