The 20 Best Childhood Volvulus Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Childhood Volvulus Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Childhood Volvulus near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 55 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Antonio C. Rocca
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Antonio R. Cheesman Rocca treats patients for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including disorders of the pancreas and biliary tree, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon and rectum. He offers expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), complex endoscopic resection, endoscopic ablation, and more. Dr. Cheesman Rocca's research interests include innovations in therapeutic endoscopy, acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and pancreatic cancer. Dr. Cheesman Rocca is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Rocca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Jennifer Palagiri
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "With clinical expertise in a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Jennifer Palagiri cares for patients using the latest diagnostic technologies and therapies. She treats individuals with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, motility disorders, abdominal pain, Crohn's disease and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. She also conducts colon cancer screening and performs procedures that include double balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy. A member of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Palagiri serves as an assistant professor of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. (LaBundy) Palagiri has the distinction of being named a ""Best Doctor"" in St. Louis Magazine's annual listing of top physicians.". Dr. Palagiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Wissam Kiwan
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Wissam Kiwan treats a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions and offers expertise in advanced endoscopy, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), diagnostic and therapeutic luminal endoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). He offers medical and endoscopic management of biliary and pancreatic diseases, gastric disorders, small bowel and large bowel diseases, and esophageal conditions. He also offers staging and sampling of GI tract cancers, such as esophageal, gastric, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Kiwan's research interests include pancreaticobiliary diseases, medical education, endoscopy training, colon cancer prevention and treatment, endoscopic treatment of GI tract lesions, and bariatric endoscopy. Dr. Kiwan is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastrointestinal Association and American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Kiwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Banke Agarwal
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3635 Vista Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Banke Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Childhood Volvulus
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Childhood Volvulus
    Infectious Disease

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Greene is an Infectious Disease provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Greene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. Her top areas of expertise are Loiasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, Childhood Volvulus, and Tetanus.

    Advanced in Childhood Volvulus
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Childhood Volvulus
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Augusto Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Nissing is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Nissing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Acute Pancreatitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Presti is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Presti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Biliary Dyskinesia, Crohn's Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kreikemeier is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kreikemeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Sayuk is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sayuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Diarrhea, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Bhat is a Gastroenterologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    SSM-Sluh Inc.

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Hachem is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hachem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Crohn's Disease, Menetrier Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3635 Vista Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Burton is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    Gateway Digestive And Liver Specialists LLC

    4510 Delmar Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Damon Clines is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Clines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Hepatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Kushnir is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kushnir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charlene Prather is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Prather is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. Her top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Crohn's Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parakkal Deepak is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Deepak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gillian Pet is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Childhood Volvulus, Premature Infant, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Volvulus
    Gastroenterology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Baliss is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Baliss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Volvulus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Childhood Volvulus?

    A volvulus is a twisting of the intestine that can occur in childhood. It causes a blockage that may cut off blood flow. Part of the intestine may be damaged as a result.

    When should I see a Childhood Volvulus doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Childhood Volvulus doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Childhood Volvulus doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Childhood Volvulus doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Childhood Volvulus doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Childhood Volvulus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Childhood Volvulus doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Childhood Volvulus doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Childhood Volvulus doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Childhood Volvulus doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Childhood Volvulus doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Childhood Volvulus doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Childhood Volvulus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Childhood Volvulus doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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