Dr. Ben M. Meares

Julie Childers is a Pediatrics specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Childers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Croup, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Childers is currently accepting new patients.

In pediatric gastroenterology, we see children of all ages with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. This can include disorders of the esophagus (food tube), stomach, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. I have a particular interest in caring for children with disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia. DGBI in children may be associated with chronic abdominal pain and meal-related symptoms. I also have a particular interest in caring for children with motility disorders. These include disorders such as esophageal achalasia, gastroparesis, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and severe constipation. Pediatric gastroenterologists at Duke collaborate with several specialty colleagues in areas such as pediatric surgery, physical therapy, psychology, otolaryngology, and pulmonology to provide cutting-edge clinical care. We also educate pediatric gastroenterology trainees and lead academic innovation through quality initiatives and research to improve pediatric digestive health. Dr. Pedro-Chumpitazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, Hirschsprung Disease, and RASopathies.

Tuyet-dung Lehrich is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lehrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Acne, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Lehrich is currently accepting new patients.