Dr. Sharad Kunnath Named Crohn’s & Colitis Foundations Medical Champion
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
On Saturday, October 23, Boy Town Gastroenterologist Sharad Kunnath, M.D., was honored as the 2021 Medical Champion for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Nebraska/Iowa Chapter at the Night of Champions Gala in downtown Omaha.
This award is bestowed on a member of the medical community who assists the Foundation in advancing the mission to find a cure for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and to increase the quality of life for people living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dr. Kunnath is a professional member of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. He has shared his expertise at Foundation patient education events, supported and participated in the Take Steps annual fundraising walk and encouraged many patients to attend Camp Oasis, a camp created so children with IBD can experience camp and learn that they are never alone in their journey. He is a strong advocate for pediatric patients and their families, connecting them to Foundation resources and providing excellent care on their IBD journey.
“I thank the Foundation for this honor," Dr. Kunnath said in his acceptance speech Saturday evening. “And I really thank God for each of my IBD patients. I think it's a privilege that I have: to walk this journey with them. I believe I have given a little bit to them, but they have given a lot more to me."
Congratulations, Dr. Kunnath, for receiving this prestigious recognition! We are grateful for all that you do to change the way America cares for children with IBD, and we are proud to call you a part of the Boys Town family.
