Originally from El Salvador, Dr. Alfaro Cruz has loved science and children since she was a teenager. At 18, she made rounds with her pediatrician, observing malnourished children gain strength and vitality from the caring medical treatment they received. Now, as a pediatric gastroenterologist, she helps kids achieve the best quality of life possible as they battle an illness or chronic disease. As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Alfaro Cruz also serves as a faculty member of ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Alfaro Cruz knows listening to her young patients and their families fosters trust. When parents leave her office, she wants them to know they have a loyal ally who will advocate for their child. Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastritis, and Indigestion.

. Dr. Francisco is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Crohn's Disease, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Pica, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

Dr. Anjali Malkani’s journey into healthcare was inspired by her mother, a physician in India. “As a child, I would often accompany her on house calls to visit sick children,” Dr. Malkani recalls. “Witnessing the parents’ gratitude as their child recovered and observing the child’s health improve during follow-up visits was truly heartwarming.” Born in Chicago and raised in India, Dr. Malkani loves the Appalachian Highlands for its slower pace of living and natural beauty. As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Malkani also serves as a faculty member at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine. Outer of her medical practice, she enjoys walking, playing pickle ball, reading, traveling and exploring local waterfalls. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Malnutrition, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

Chad Thornhill is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Thornhill is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

Mohammad Ammar is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ammar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Fecal Impaction, and Celiac Disease.

Fernando Windemuller is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Windemuller is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Lactose Intolerance.

Christine Brown is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Delayed Growth, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

Jeffrey Lee is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Morning Sickness.

Sari Acra is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Acra is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Endoscopy.

Lauren Klein is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Klein is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Malnutrition, and Indigestion.

Lisa Lachenmyer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lachenmyer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Neurogenic Bowel.

Mark Corkins is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Corkins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastroschisis, and Gastrostomy.

Riha Bhatt is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Her top area of expertise is Toxic Megacolon.

Maribeth Nicholson is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Diarrhea, and Colitis.

Danielle Orsagh is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Bowel Incontinence, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Conrad Cox is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Brentwood, Tennessee. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Encopresis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Linda Lazar is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Malnutrition.

Rashmi Patil is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastroschisis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Sarah Kemme is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Chickenpox, Measles, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Dennis Black is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Memphis, Tennessee. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Cholangitis.

Kelly Thomsen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Gilbert Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Short Bowel Syndrome.

Rebecca Mercedes is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, and Hepatitis A.

Kirk Thame is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Encopresis.

Anita Pai is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hepatoblastoma, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Esophagitis.