25 of the Best Pediatric Gastroenterologists Near Me in celebration, FL

Shaista Safder, MD, is a graduate of the Deccan College of Medical Science in India. She completed her pediatric residency training at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where she also served as chief resident. During her residency, she was awarded membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.Dr. Safder has been with the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition since 2009 and currently serves as director of the Motility Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and leads the Healthy Lifestyles Program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.Dr. Safder’s interest includes motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, allergic gastro enteropathies, defecation disorders, obesity medicine and medical education. Dr. Safder is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Metachondromatosis. Dr. Safder is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Safder is currently accepting new patients.

Brandi Tindal is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner-primary care (PNP-PC) at the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She cares for young patients with acute and chronic diseases affecting the gastrointestinal system. She has a special interest in: Motility disorders Defecation disorders Health education Brandi is dedicated to using her education, training and expertise to provide exceptional medical care to all patients. Brandi's Training Brandi received a bachelor's degree in health science education from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She earned her bachelor's in nursing and her Master of Science in nursing (MSN) from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. About Brandi Brandi joined Orlando Health Arnold Palmer in 2007 and moved to the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition in 2010. She took a break to spend more time with her children as a stay-at-home parent and returned in 2024. She is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner and as a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and as a registered nurse in Florida. Brandi's professional memberships include the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Central Florida Advanced Nurse Practitioner Council and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Outside of work, Brandi enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling. Dr. Tindal is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Chondrodysplasia Punctata with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency. Dr. Tindal is currently accepting new patients.

Lina Hernandez is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Celebration, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Gastroschisis, and Lactose Intolerance. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

Brenda I. Cardenas, MSN, APRN, PNP-PC, earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Adventist University of Health Sciences in Orlando, Fla., in 2002. She received her master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla., in 2013. Brenda worked as a registered nurse at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children for 12 years and is currently with the Arnold Palmer Hospital Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition. Brenda has national certification in pediatric practice by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). She is also a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (APGNN). Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing and Swallowing Difficulty.

Dr. Sangeeta Bhargava is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist with the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She diagnoses and treats disorders of the gastrointestinal tract of children, and her specialties include: Gastroesophageal reflux disease Eosinophilic esophagitis Chronic constipation Celiac disease Inflammatory bowel disease Liver disease Nutritional disorders With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Bhargava places an emphasis on communication with the families of her young patients. She considers deep listening to be one of her strengths. Dr. Bhargava's Training Dr. Bhargava received her medical training at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. She completed a pediatrics residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, and a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. About Dr. Bhargava Dr. Bhargava is board certified in pediatric gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Her professional memberships include the American College of Gastroenterology and North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She has been cited as a Top Doctor by Orlando magazine since 2014. Outside of work, Dr. Bhargava enjoys cooking and crafting. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gilbert Syndrome, and Gastritis. Dr. Bhargava is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bhargava is currently accepting new patients.

Sanjay Khubchandani is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Khubchandani is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Succinyl-CoA:3-Ketoacid CoA Transferase Deficiency, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Lactose Intolerance, and Encopresis. Dr. Khubchandani is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Khubchandani is currently accepting new patients.

Sridhar Goli is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Winter Garden, Florida. Dr. Goli is currently accepting new patients.