Overview
Thiru Arasu is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Odessa, Florida.
His clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Diarrhea, Encopresis, and Malnutrition.
Dr. Arasu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
14111 State Road 54, Odessa, FL 33556
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Arasu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
Dr. Wilsey specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the Department of Medicine. He is the vice chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and served as chief of the medical staff from 2020-2021. In 2022, he was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Physician of the Year in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Wilsey is an advanced therapeutic endoscopist specializing in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for infants and children. He is one of a select group of gastroenterologists with this expertise internationally and across North America. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, he has developed and implemented multiple clinical innovations related to therapeutic endoscopy. He is an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Residency Training Program, where he serves as a faculty and research mentor for pediatric resident physicians. Dr. Wilsey has published more than 90 peer-reviewed research articles, review articles, case reports, consensus statements, and book chapters. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several medical journals, and is the associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including the management of esophageal strictures. Dr. Wilsey joined the medical staff in 2002. He is also a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and a former associate program director of the University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Training Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Wilsey sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300 Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Study finds possible link between long COVID and mystery hepatitis in kids, Today Show - NBC (June 17, 2022) Is COVID-19 Related to Pediatric Cases of Hepatitis? Verywell Health (June 28, 2022). Dr. Wilsey is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilsey is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Wilsey is currently accepting new patients.
JH All Children's Gastroenterology
Dr. Condino is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Odessa and the Outpatient Care Center in East Lake. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. She completed pediatric internships at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, and the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. She then completed a pediatric residency at the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center, followed by a clinical fellowship and then a research fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Condino is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition, Bowel Incontinence, and Encopresis. Dr. Condino is board certified in AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology), AB Pediatrics - Pediatrics, and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Condino is currently accepting new patients.
Ach Outside Services
Dr. Karjoo specializes in pediatric gastroenterology/hepatology in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She sees patients in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Dr. Karjoo’s clinical interests include hepatology and medical education. She earned her medical degree from The State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Karjoo trained in pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed a gastroenterology clinical fellowship and a gastroenterology research fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Karjoo is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Rotor Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Karjoo is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Karjoo is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thiru S. Arasu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thiru S. Arasu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thiru S. Arasu by calling their office at 813-870-4438. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thiru S. Arasu a top-rated expert for Lactose Intolerance?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thiru S. Arasu is classified as an Experienced expert for Lactose Intolerance, 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. Thiru S. Arasu specialize in?
While Dr. Thiru S. Arasu is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Lactose Intolerance, Diarrhea, and Encopresis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Thiru S. Arasu accept my insurance?
Dr. Thiru S. Arasu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-870-4438 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- DiarrheaDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EncopresisDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- MalnutritionDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- ProctitisDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Arasu isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.


