Overview
Sona Sehgal, MD, is a clinical professor of pediatrics and a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist with more than 20 years of experience caring for infants, children and adolescents with complex digestive and feeding conditions. She has extensive experience providing second opinions for international families, including many patients from the Middle East. Her clinical focus includes children with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), repaired tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), feeding disorders, intestinal failure, and children dependent on gastrostomy tube (G-tube) feeds or total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Dr. Sehgal works closely with pulmonology, otolaryngology (ENT), speech and feeding therapists, and surgery to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for complex aerodigestive conditions. She is experienced in evaluating children who are dependent on long-term nutritional support and in developing safe, individualized plans to optimize growth and feeding. Dr. Sehgal has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in pediatric gastroenterology, with research focusing on pediatric acute pancreatitis, aerodigestive disorders, intestinal failure and short bowel syndrome, and optimization of biologic therapy in inflammatory bowel disease. She serves as faculty for the Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Children’s National and mentors future specialists. Publications Google Scholar ORCID PUBMED.
Dr. Sehgal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Cough, Acute Pancreatitis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.
Dr. Sehgal is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
5028 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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Dr. Wikrom Karnsakul is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical interests are in the care of pediatric liver diseases, and general gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Karnsakul received his medical degree in 1992 from Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Medical Center, Mahidol University School of Medicine in Bangkok, Thailand. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in 1998 and did a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed his postdoctoral research training at USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 2008. His research interests center on the understanding and treatment of chronic liver disease, ascites, cholestasis, viral hepatitis especially hepatitis C and hepatitis E, and Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease. Dr. Karnsakul is also involved in NIH-funded multicenter research studies including the Cholestatic Liver Disease Consortium and Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease Project. Dr. Karnsakul is currently a Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (FAASLD). Dr. Karnsakul is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Hepatitis E, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Karnsakul is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.
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Douglas Jacobstein is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Jacobstein is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sona Sehgal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sona Sehgal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sona Sehgal by calling their office at 888-884-2327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sona Sehgal a top-rated expert for Childhood Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sona Sehgal is classified as an Advanced expert for Childhood Pancreatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Sona Sehgal specialize in?
While Dr. Sona Sehgal is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Cough, and Acute Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Sona Sehgal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sona Sehgal has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Childhood Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sona Sehgal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sona Sehgal accept my insurance?
Dr. Sona Sehgal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Sehgal isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Sehgal isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Sehgal isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Sehgal isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Chronic CoughDr. Sehgal isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Sehgal isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Sehgal isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.