Brett J. Hoskins, DO
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Physician Lead, Pediatric Advanced Endoscopy Program
Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Diseases and Nutrition Course, Indiana University School of Medicine
Co-Lead, Pediatric Hereditary Polyposis Program
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Riley Outpatient Center
705 Riley Hospital Drive, Suite 4200
Indianapolis, IN 46202 - PubMed:
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Bio
Dr. Brett J. Hoskins is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Diseases and Nutrition Course. He joined the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Riley Hospital for Children in 2023, following fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Johns Hopkins Hospital). Dr. Hoskins leads the Pediatric Advanced Endoscopy Program, specializing in advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures, and co-leads the Pediatric Hereditary Polyposis Program. He also cares for children with a broad range of general gastrointestinal conditions.
Key Publications
- Hoskins BJ. Structured pediatric endoscopy training: Lessons from curriculum innovation. Med Educ. 2025 May 8. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15717. PMID: 40344264.
- Hoskins BJ. Deep enteroscopy in children: techniques, applications, and future directions. Front Pediatr. 2025 Mar 12; 13:1562075. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1562075. eCollection 2025. PMID: 40144276.
- Almazan E, Lian TZ, Hohl B, Hoskins BJ, Birkness-Gartman JE, Ng K. EndoFLIP distensibility index correlates with histologic findings in children with eosinophilic esophagitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025 May; 80(5):824-831. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpn3.70013. Epub 2025 Feb 17. PMID: 39959961.
- Freeman J, Miller SD, Hoskins BJ. Endoscopic removal of high-powered magnets from the appendiceal orifice in an asymptomatic child. JPGN Rep. 2025 Feb 28;6(2):203-205. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpr3.12168. eCollection 2025 May. PMID: 40386321.
- Plott N, Rougraff A, Bose R, Tolliver KM, Waseem S, Hoskins BJ. A clear approach: Hemostatic gel as a novel adjunct for pediatric upper gastrointestinal bleeding. JPGN Rep. 2025 Feb 3;6(2):157-161. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpr3.70000. eCollection 2025 May. PMID: 40386338.
- Hoskins BJ, Ng K. Complex Esophageal Stricture Managed with Balloon Dilation and Fully-Covered Metal Stent. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024 Feb 19;78(2):446-447. https://doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0000000000003940. Epub 2023 Sep 8. PMID: 38374546.
- Hoskins BJ, Song W, Guerrerio AL. Secondary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024 Jan 30;78(1):166. https://doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0000000000003936. Epub 2023 Sep 6. PMID: 38291682.
- Hoskins BJ, Almazan E, Hohl B, Ng K. Esophageal dilation with EsoFLIP is faster than CRE balloon dilation combined with EndoFLIP in children. Surg Endosc. 2023 Aug;37(8):6308-6314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-023-10129-3. Epub 2023 May 17. PMID: 37198410.
- Hohl B, Hoskins BJ, Ng K. A Child with an Esophageal Web Treated with Functional Lumen Imaging Probe. JPGN Rep. 2023 Mar 24;4(2):e304. https://doi.org/10.1097/PG9.0000000000000304. PMID: 37200730.
- Hoskins BJ, Almazan E, Mogul D, Ng K. Endoluminal Functional Lumen Imaging Probe Is Safe in Children Under Five Years Old. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jun 1;74(6):e148-e152. https://doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0000000000003430. Epub 2022 Feb 24. PMID: 35849505.
- Hoskins BJ, Wasuwanich P, Scheimann AO, Karnsakul W. Screening strategy for gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary cancers in cystic fibrosis. World J Gastrointest Oncol. 2021 Sep 15;13(9):1121-1131. https://doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v13.i9.1121. PMID: 34616517.
- Hoskins BJ, Keeven N, Dang M, Keller E, Nagpal R. A Child with COVID-19 and Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis. Pediatr Ann. 2021 Jan 1;50(1):e44-e48. https://doi.org/10.3928/19382359-20201211-01. PMID: 33450039.
- Hoskins BJ, Marek S. Things We Do for No Reason™: Obtaining an Abdominal X-ray to Assess for Constipation in Children. J Hosp Med. 2020 Sep;15(9):557-559. https://doi.org/10.12788/jhm.3387. PMID: 32195658.
| Year | Degree | Institution |
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| 2023 | Fellowship | John Hopkins University School of Medicine (Johns Hopkins Hospital) |
| 2020 | Residency | Advocate Children's Hospital (Advocate Christ Medical Center) |
| 2017 | DO | Midwestern University |
| 2013 | BS | Benedictine University |
Therapeutic endoscopy, EndoFLIP, EsoFLIP, esophageal dilation, polyposis syndromes, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, pediatric liver disease, genetic variants of unknown significance, medical education.
Alpha Omega Alpha
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Association for Study of Liver Diseases
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Consortium of Universities for Global Health
Gold Humanism Honor Society
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Org: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Chapter
Desc: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Scope: National
Date: 2023-07-01
Desc: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Scope: National
Date: 2023-07-01
Org: The AASLD Foundation
Desc: 2022 Early Career Investigator Award in Clinical/Translational Science
Scope: International
Date: 2022-11-01
Desc: 2022 Early Career Investigator Award in Clinical/Translational Science
Scope: International
Date: 2022-11-01
Org: The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Desc: Gold Humanism Honors Society (GHHS)
Scope: International
Date: 2016-06-01
Desc: Gold Humanism Honors Society (GHHS)
Scope: International
Date: 2016-06-01
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