Rebecca Scherr, MD, MPH
Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition

Rebecca Scherr, MD, MPH, is an associate professor and chair of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Pediatrics, as well as the division chief of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

Dr. Scherr treats patients with general gastrointestinal (GI) concerns, as well as complex issues including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and patients requiring nutritional support. Her passion is to be an advocate for her patients and the community.

In addition to having served as the vice chief of pediatrics at the University Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Nevada, Dr. Scherr has worked at many high-impact organizations focusing on improving health in the community, including serving on the board of directors of the American Heart Association in Southern Nevada and the advisory council for the Nevada State Program for Wellness and Prevention of Chronic Disease.

Throughout her career she has been actively involved in medical education at both the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Dr. Scherr graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with honors and then went on to attend the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics residency and fellowship training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. After training, Dr. Scherr returned to Las Vegas to practice and earned a master’s in public health at UNLV.