Kate Samela, MS, RD, CSP

Registered Dietitian, Clinical Care Coordinator of Intestinal Rehabilitation Program

Kate Samela is a Registered Dietitian in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Connecticut Children's. Kate specializes in intestinal rehabilitation, short bowel syndrome, home parenteral nutrition and all things GI. In her free time, Kate enjoys playing golf, reading, and traveling to see her kids play hockey and baseball.

Education

BS, University of Maine MS New York University

MS, New York University

Certified Specialist Pediatric Nutrition
  • Give Peas a Chance: The Fool Proof Guide to Feeding your Picky Toddler (Sourcebooks)
  • Samela K, Vance K, Chatfield B, Bush L. Nutrition Assessment. In: Hyams J, Wyllie R.Eds. Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease.5th & 6th , 7 th editions Editions, Saunders, 2014, 2020, 2024 (in process)
  • Lepus C, Mokha J, Samela K. Efficacy and safety of intravenous iron sucrose in children younger than 2 years with intestinal failure;NutrClin Prac.2023:38;899-903.
  • Nucci A, Samela K, Bobo E, Wessel J. Complementary Food Introduction practices in children with intestinal failure.NutrClinPract.2022:1-10
  • Lepus C, Samela K,  Emerick K, Mokha J. Vitamin D status in Children with Intestinal Failure that have achieved Enteral Autonomy. NutrClin Pract.2021; 1-6
  • Samela K. Transition to a Tube Feeding Formula With Real Food Ingredients in Pediatric Patients with Intestinal Failure; Nutr Clin Pract.2016;32(2):pp.
  • Mokha J, Davidovics ZH, Samela K, Emerick KE. Use of Ethanol Lock Therapy in the Central Venous Catheters of Children with Intestinal Failure is Associated With Lower Rates of Infection but Higher Rates of Mechanical Problems and Catheter Replacements. J Parenter Enteral Nutr.2017;41(4):625-631

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford

282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States