Saint Francis Children's Physicians pediatric gastroenterologists specialize in conditions affecting the digestive system, liver, and nutritional health of children and teenagers. We provide care and support for these unique pediatric conditions with specialized gastroenterology services.
Our gastroenterology specialists welcome patients ranging in age from infants to young adults (up to age 21) for outpatient appointments. With a clinical team that includes a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist, a nurse practitioner, a clinical dietitian and a social worker, we will guide you through your child's individual condition and care.
Common Pediatric Gastroenterology Conditions
Our pediatric gastroenterology team sees many different conditions that can affect infants, young children, teens and young adults. These conditions include but are not limited to:
- Abdominal pain and migraines
- Celiac disease
- Chronic diarrhea
- Constipation and encopresis (leaky stool)
- Cyclical vomiting syndrome
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Feeding difficulties
- Food allergies
- Fructose malabsorption
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Helicobacter pylori
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis)
- Lactose intolerance
- Liver disease
- Malabsorption and failure to thrive
- Motility disorders
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Short bowel syndrome
- Small intestine bacterial overgrowth
Our Pediatric Gastroenterology Services
Our pediatric gastroenterology services may be performed in-office or at Saint Francis Children's Hospital depending on your child's needs. The most common procedures include:
- Bravo capsule placement (GE reflux study)
- Breath hydrogen tests (fructose, lactose, lactulose, D-xylose)
- Capsule endoscopy
- Endoscopic dilations
- Feeding tube placement
- High definition colonoscopy
- Liver and rectal biopsy
- Motility studies: esophageal and anorectal manometry
- pH impedance study
- Pre- and post-liver transplant management
- Short bowel syndrome and intestinal rehabilitation program
- Upper-gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD)
Schedule an Appointment with a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist
Don't see what you are looking for? Not all procedures are listed here. Please call our office to ask about a specific treatment option or service.
Saint Francis Children's Physicians Pediatric Gastroenterology
Additional Helpful Resources:
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation www.ccfa.org
- American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders www.apfed.org
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases www.aasld.org
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition www.gikids.org and www.naspghan.org
Learn More About Saint Francis Children's Physicians Pediatric Gastroenterology
The physicians and staff of Saint Francis Children's Hospital provide comprehensive gastroenterology care to area children. For more information, talk with your child's pediatrician or call Saint Francis HealthLink at 918-488-6688.