Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system, including the liver, stomach and intestines, as well as medical problems related to nutrition, ulcers, tumors and colitis. A pediatric gastroenterologist can diagnose and help manage digestive, nutritional and liver disorders in infants, children and adolescents, such as:

• chronic diarrhea and malabsorption syndromes
• feeding problems and swallowing disorders
• functional gastrointestinal disorders
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• peptic disease
•  inflammatory bowel disease
• inherited metabolic and immunological defects

Pediatric gastroenterologists often work collaboratively with pediatricians to provide ongoing specialty care for their young patients.

For more information, please call 304.691.1300.