Pediatric Gastroenterology

From common conditions to complex diseases, Levine Children's Hospital's board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists care for the full range of digestive system and liver disorders in children.

Conditions Diagnosed and Treated

Our experts diagnose and treat a range of conditions, including:

• Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
• Celiac disease
• Crohn's disease
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Encopresis
• Eosinophilic esophagitis
• Esophageal varices
• Failure to thrive
• Feeding/swallowing disorders
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Indigestion (dyspepsia)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Jaundice
• Liver disease
• Malabsorption disorders
• Motility disorders (abnormal intestinal contractions)
• Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Swallowed foreign bodies
• Short gut syndrome
• Ulcerative colitis

Pediatric Liver Transplant

Our specialized team performs pediatric liver transplants to treat end-stage liver disease. Learn more about our pediatric liver transplant program.

Your Pediatric Gastroenterology Care Team

Our pediatric gastroenterology team includes many specialists working together to care for your child. Our care team includes:

• Pediatric Gastroenterologists
• Transplant Hepatologist
• Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurses
• Clinical Nutritionist
• Social Worker
• Child Life Specialist

Meet a Patient

Spina Bifida – A Barrier? Not for Joshua.

Born with spina bifida, Joshua faces gastroenterological issues unique to his condition. See how the right care helps him do the things he loves, like play golf. Read about Joshua.

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