25 of the Best Pediatric Gastroenterologists Near Me in Washington, DC

"Neera Gupta, MD, MAS, is a physician-scientist, specializing in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and growth impairment in chronic inflammatory conditions. She is the founder and director of the Children’s National Hospital Growth Program for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. She is the director of research for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She is the principal investigator for the prospective multicenter longitudinal cohort study, “Sex Differences in Statural Growth Impairment in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease” Part 1 and Part 2, also known as ""The Growth Study” Part 1 and Part 2. Dr. Gupta is the founder and director of the nationally and internationally recognized scientific meeting, The Pediatric IBD Research Days (PIBDRD) Meeting. Dr. Gupta has received funding to support her research program from a variety of sources, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Gupta has received numerous honors and awards, such as nomination and selection as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Take Steps “Healthcare Honored Hero” and recognition as part of the inaugural Healio Gastroenterology 200, a list of gastroenterology and hepatology professionals identified as leading innovators. Dr. Gupta is a 2024 recipient of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Litwin IBD Pioneers Award. Dr. Gupta is committed to teaching the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists. Dr. Gupta serves on the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for the Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer (CPDPC) Consortium, established by The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dr. Gupta has also served in numerous national leadership roles such as chair for the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Council Pediatric Gastroenterology & Developmental Biology Section, chair for the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Research Committee and co-chair for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Pediatric Affairs Committee. She served on the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) Council, representing gastroenterology/nutrition.". Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Gupta is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2003.

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.

Seema Khan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Atresia of Small Intestine, Esophageal Atresia, and Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes.

Mariastella Serrano is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Serrano is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).

Laurie Conklin is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Conklin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

Geetanjali Bora, MD, completed her pediatric residency at Metrohealth Medical Center, Case Western University at Cleveland, OH and pediatric gastroenterology fellowship from the Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Bora's goal is to advance the best interest and outcome for her patients. She treats all general pediatric gastroenterology disorders and has a special interest and expertise in treating GI motility and functional disorders. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alagille Syndrome, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Dr. Bora is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2023 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2019.

Vibha Sood is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Gastroparesis. Dr. Sood is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2006.

Teena Sebastian, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Children's National Hospital. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Sebastian is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015.

Michelle Wagner is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Delayed Growth, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Wagner is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021.

Ali Bader, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Children's National. He is also Clinical Associate Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Bader is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995.

Dahye Hong is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Delayed Growth, and Atresia of Small Intestine.

Suruchi Batra is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Crohn's Disease.

Khalid Khan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Alagille Syndrome, Bile Duct Cysts, Chronic Pancreatitis, and Hepatoblastoma.

Asha Willis is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Stephanie Saaybi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.

Sloane Zimmerman, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Children’s National Hospital and faculty member at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Zimmerman earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She then went on to complete her residency training in Memphis, Tenn., at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital followed by a clinical fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition from Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. During her time in Texas, she also completed a concurrent post-doctoral research fellowship focusing on improving access to healthy foods and nutrition education for low-income and minority families. Dr. Zimmerman is experienced in diagnosing and treating children with a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. In addition to her clinical work, she has a strong interest in advocacy efforts for promotion of children's health and wellbeing. Dr. Zimmerman practices primarily at the Children's National Hospital main campus. Dr. Zimmerman is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2025 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024.

Carine Halaby is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Halaby is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2023 and Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.

Roshani Patel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Patel is board certified in Physician Assistant: National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, 2019.

Keandra Forte, DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, is a pediatric gastrointestinal nurse practitioner. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Keandra had extensive experience in pediatric gastroenterology transplant care as a registered nurse. She integrates her clinical expertise and her lactation knowledge to provide holistic care for children and their families within the division. She earned her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2025, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing in 2018. Dr. Forte is board certified in Pediatrics: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2025 and Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN): Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2020.

Laura Paez is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Philip Rogers is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..