25 of the Best Pediatric Gastroenterologists Near Me

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.

Dr. Hourigan is the Vice Chair of Research at Inova Children's Hospital. She completed her medical training at the University of Oxford and her pediatric residency and pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Johns Hopkins before joining Inova. Dr. Hourigan’s research is focused on the intestinal microbiome (the trillions of bugs that live in our guts) and how it influences childhood health and disease. Her research studies examine the role of early microbiome development in health and disease and how manipulating the microbiome, including via fecal transplant and vaginal seeding, can improve future health. She is also a practicing pediatric gastroenterologist and works with children of all ages who have disorders of the intestines and nutrition, many of which have been associated with imbalances of the gut microbiome. Her dual role allows her to integrate clinical observation, clinical phenotyping and microbiome data to better understand the role of the microbiome in health and illness. For more information on microbiome research at Inova Children’s Hospital, please email microbiome@inova.org. Key. Dr. Hourigan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Premature Infant, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Stephanie Zacharias is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Voorhees, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zacharias is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Zacharias is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics,Pediatric Gastroenterology , 2023 and American Board Of Pediatrics,Pediatrics , 2019.

Rahel Berhane, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist who specializes in treating children with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Berhane has the expertise to diagnose and treat many GI conditions, including celiac disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), feeding or failure to thrive concerns, constipation and more. Dr. Berhane is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Berhane is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Berhane is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Maricruz Crespo is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist at the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She has expertise in: Celiac disease Liver disease Inflammatory bowel disease Pancreatitis Gastroesophageal reflux Constipation Motility Functional disorders Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders Nutrition Dr. Crespo believes in a collaborative approach to treatment planning, where patients and their families are active participants in the decision-making process. Dr. Crespo's Training Dr. Crespo received her bachelor's degree in chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus in San Juan. She earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and completed her residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at University Hospitals/Cleveland Medical Center/Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. About Dr. Crespo Dr. Crespo is board certified in pediatric gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a member of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition and American Association for the Study of Liver Disease. Outside of work, Dr. Crespo is an avid sports fan and enjoys crocheting, singing, dancing and spending time with her family. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Crespo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Delayed Growth, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Biliary Atresia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Crespo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Alan N. Mayer, MD, is a board-certified, independent pediatric gastroenterologist at Ascension Wisconsin in Racine and Franklin near Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Mayer has the expertise to diagnose and care for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in infants, children and teens. Dr. Mayer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, and Encopresis. Dr. Mayer is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Mayer is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nisha Mangalat cares for children with a variety of gastrointestinal issues: abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and colitis, short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure. Her research interests are in medical education and pediatric short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure. Dr. Mangalat is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is the Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship program director. She is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Dr. Mangalat is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Malnutrition, and Gastroschisis. Dr. Mangalat is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Otto Louis-Jacques, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Louis-Jacques is a native of Haiti that came to the United States at age 9. He studied and attended medical school in France, followed by a residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and a fellowship at the University of Michigan. Dr. Louis-Jacques has remained in the mid-Atlantic with his wife and three children since 2000; first at the University of Maryland and then in practices between Northern Virginia and Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Louis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Louis is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1997 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1993.

Khaled Bittar, MD, is a board-certified physician with the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition.After earning his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University in Syria, Dr. Bittar completed his residency in general pediatrics at Wayne State University, Children’s Hospital of Michigan at Detroit Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology with the University of Florida at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer.Previously, Dr. Bittar was a clinical instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine and a pediatric hospitalist at Children’s Hospital of Michigan at Detroit Medical Center. He has been involved in research on children with celiac disease and type 1 diabetes mellitus and on mastocytic enterocolitis in children.In addition to being a reviewer for the scientific journal, Clinical Pediatrics, Dr. Bittar has co-authored multiple book chapters and co-presented published abstracts at numerous professional meetings. Dr. Bittar is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Bittar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, Esophagitis, and Eosinophilic Enteropathy.

From an early age I knew that I wanted a profession that involved caring for children. I am very fortunate to have found that as a pediatric gastroenterologist. Children never cease to amaze me in their creativity, energy, and resiliency. I especially love developing long term relationships with these children and their families.Patients come to me for a variety of gastrointestinal and nutritional issues. These include celiac disease, reflux, abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, and diarrhea. When needed, I also perform endoscopies and colonoscopies to help diagnose and manage these conditions.I am fortunate to be a part of the remarkable team at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. The center provides excellent care to children and adults with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that results in damage to the small intestine when gluten is ingested. The only treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong gluten free diet. With a team composed of physicians, registered dieticians, pathologists, and researchers, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to patients and their families. Celiac disease is a condition near and dear to me, having been diagnosed myself as an adult. I feel very strongly that it’s important while treating celiac disease to ensure that my patients are not only healthy but happy.I also spend time on celiac disease-based research and educational programming. I have a particular interest in the impact of celiac disease on our patients and their families. I am also involved in the training of future pediatric gastroenterologists at Columbia University. Dr. Jossen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Jossen is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Jossen is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin I. Enav, MD, is an independent pediatric gastroenterologist at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Enav has the expertise to diagnose and care for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in infants, children and teens. Dr. Enav takes a family-centered approach to care, working with families to make supportive changes and provide the right care plan for each child, including evidence-based therapeutics and non-surgical minimally invasive procedures, whenever possible. Dr. Enav is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Celiac Disease, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Dr. Enav is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Enav is currently accepting new patients.

Amber Langshaw is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Langshaw is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, Crohn's Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy. Dr. Langshaw is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Van Arsdall is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Van Arsdall is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Leigh Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, and Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. Dr. Van Arsdall is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Rahiya Rehman is a pediatric gastroenterologist who treats patients from birth to 18 years old. She specializes in general gastrointestinal disorders; infant and child growth and nutrition; inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract; and obesity. Dr. Rehman provides comprehensive, compassionate care, integrating cutting-edge medical treatments with tailored nutritional guidance to that targets the root causes of her patients' conditions. She also educates her patients and their families on the role nutrition plays in managing and preventing gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Rehman is an assistant professor with the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; American Society of Nutrition; American Gastroenterological Association; and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Rehman served as a Chief Resident at West Virginia University/Charleston Area Medical Center and she was awarded Continuity Clinic Resident of the Year award and Chairman's Award for Scholarly Achievement. Fun fact: Dr. Rehman enjoys traveling, learning about other cultures, and experimenting with creating healthy, kid-friendly recipes. Dr. Rehman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Toxic Megacolon, Malnutrition, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. Dr. Rehman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

John Barnard is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Barnard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Viral Gastroenteritis, Orchiectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Barnard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Amanda Schuck-Phan is a graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine located in Old Westbury and completed her pediatric residency at Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York, where she served as chief resident. She completed her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, nutrition and hepatology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Schuck-Phan has clinical interests in all areas of gastrointestinal diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Schuck-Phan provides personalized care to her patients and develops individualized treatment plans that best suit them. She strives to develop open communication and long-term relationships with her patients and their families. Dr. Schuck-Phan treats patients from newborns to 18 years of age. She speaks Thai. Residents of The Woodlands, Dr. Schuck-Phan and her husband have a son. Away from the clinic, she enjoys traveling, skiing and cooking. Dr. Schuck is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Bowel Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Celiac Disease.

Nagraj Kasi, MBBS, MD, specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology and is located in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Kasi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Kasi is currently accepting new patients.

Keren Appel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Encopresis, Malnutrition, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Appel is currently accepting new patients.

Harpreet Pall is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Neptune, New Jersey. His clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Cerebral Hypoxia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Pall is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Anders Dahlstrom is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea.

Johanna Bartlett is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Biliary Atresia, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

Tina Rakitt is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Colitis. Dr. Rakitt is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Rakitt is currently accepting new patients.

Kyle Kusek is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lone Tree, Colorado. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Croup, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Kusek is currently accepting new patients.

Erena Treskova is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Acid Malabsorption, Colitis, Celiac Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Treskova is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Treskova is currently accepting new patients.

Luis Sifuentes is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis.