Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric gastroenterologists specialize in diagnosing and treating digestive system and nutritional problems in children. They have extensive expertise in managing nutritional problems in children, including placement and management of feeding tubes and intravenous nutrition. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs. They are also skilled in diagnosing and treating infants, children, and teens with liver disease. General Responsibilities: 1. Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and GI function studies 2. Performing allergy testing and other procedures on the digestive system, such as biopsies, polyp removal, and placement of feeding tubes 3. Diagnosing and treating digestive disorders including ulcers, reflux conditions, swallowing problems, bowel diseases, motility problems, liver disease, and nutritional problems 4. Prescribing medications 5. Evaluating your child’s medical history and helping you and your child understand digestive health 6. Performing endoscopies, colonoscopies, and other imaging exams of the digestive tract