I believe in caring for children in a holistic manner. I practice evidence-based care that is personalized to each patient and family, with consideration of their unique needs and circumstances.
About Colby S. Sharlin, MD
Colby S. Sharlin, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Sharlin has specialized training to treat and diagnose children of all ages with a wide range of conditions and diseases of the digestive tract. He has a particular interest and clinical focus in allergy and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.
Dr. Sharlin earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix. He completed his pediatrics residency training at Phoenix Children's and a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. In addition, Dr. Sharlin holds a graduate certificate in clinical and translational research from the University of Cincinnati.
Board certified in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Sharlin is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition; the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology; and the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders, among others. Dr. Sharlin has had peer-reviewed research published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and Current Gastroenterology Reports. He has presented his research findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and other notable medical conferences.
Dr. Sharlin serves as an assistant clinical professor of child health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.
In his free time, Dr. Sharlin enjoys exploring the great outdoors with his wife and their dog.
Medical School / Education
Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Internship
(Pediatrics) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ
Fellowship
(Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition) Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
Member, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
Sharlin CS, Doyle AD, Wright BL. Food allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis: Oral immunotherapy reveals a disease in flux. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2025 Feb 13:S1081-1206(25)00071-7. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2025.02.007. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39954946.
Sharlin CS, Collins MH, Bolton SM, Osswald GA, Safadi GS, Kliewer KL, Rothenberg ME, Shoda T, Mukkada VA. Induction of sustained remission and reversal of pathologic transcriptome achieved with tezepelumab in an adolescent with eosinophilic esophagitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2024 Aug 10:S2213-2198(24)00829-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2024.08.013. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39134146.
Sharlin CS, Mukkada VA, Putnam PE, Bolton SM. Treatment of Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Traditional and Novel Therapies. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2023 Sep 2. doi: 10.1007/s11894-023-00893-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37658151.
Sato H, Osonoi K, Sharlin CS, Shoda T. Genetic and Molecular Contributors in Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2023 May;23(5):255-266. doi: 10.1007/s11882-023-01075-0. Epub 2023 Apr 21. PMID: 37084008.
Sharlin, C., Patel, A., Fernando, S., Carroll, J., Procopio, B., McOmber, M., McMahon, L., Pasternak, B. Use of Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents for Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Related Strictures at a Pediatric Center: A Case Series. JPGN Reports, 2021 Mar 8;2(2), e055. doi: 10.1097/PG9.0000000000000055.
Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus
6524 W. Sack Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Rating & Reviews
Dr. Sharlin was very thorough, understanding and knowledgeable. Great experience!
Good experience as it was our first visit to Phoenix children hospital. I would recommend their care to anyone in need
Overall great experience from the start to the end. Everyone was friendly and professional. Finally got some real answers to our questions.
No complaints and the Dr. was great and patient. He spoke to my daughter with respect and she really felt comfortable.
Thank you!