25 of the Best Pediatric Gastroenterologists Near Me

Jamil Abou is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. His clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Colitis. Dr. Abou is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ann O'Shea Scheimann is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include pediatric gastroenterology, nutrition and pediatric liver disease including cholestatic liver disease and fatty liver disease. Dr. Scheimann received her B.S. from the University of Dayton. She earned her M.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and her M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins. She completed her internship and residency in pediatric medicine and a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at the Baylor College of Medicine. In 2000, she joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in pediatrics, where her research focuses on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity and Prader-Willi syndrome. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Scheimann was an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. In 2005, she developed Weigh Smart, a comprehensive pediatric weight management program funded by the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, and the University of Maryland. She currently serves as the chair of the Pediatric Nutrition Advisory Committee at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Dr. Scheimann serves on the editorial boards of Pediatrics and Therapeutics, World Journal of Gastroenterology and World Journal of Hepatology. She has received numerous awards and including a grant from the Mt. Washington Pediatric Foundation to start the Weigh Smart program. She has received research support from Agencies including the National Institutes of Health, Foundation for Prader-willi Research and Prader-willi Syndrome Association. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for the Advancement of the Study of Liver Disease, Obesity Society and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Obesity, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Scheimann is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Minesh Patel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Biliary Atresia, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Patel is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology-Pediatrics. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Darnna Banks is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus. Dr. Banks is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

Elaine Moustafellos is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease. Dr. Moustafellos is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Ilana Fortgang is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis and Biliary Atresia. Dr. Fortgang is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology, American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology, and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Fortgang is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Malandra is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia. Dr. Malandra is currently accepting new patients.

Mohini Patel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Catalina Castrillon is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Castrillon is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Castrillon is currently accepting new patients.

Samuel Leung is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Leung is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Dr. Gihan Naguib is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Baltimore and Annapolis, caring for pediatric patients with liver diseases. Dr. Naguib earned her M.B.Ch.B. from Alexandria University Hospital. She completed residencies at the University of Alexandria and St Joseph's Regional Medical Center. She performed fellowships in pediatric gastroenterology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Graduate Program Affiliations Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Naguib is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Maria Clavell, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist. She treats children and adolescents for a variety of GI conditions, including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, blood in stools, gastric regurgitation, bloating, poor weight gain, weight loss, failure to thrive, elevated liver enzymes and feeding difficulties. She also sees pediatric patients with diagnoses for gastroesophageal reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, gastritis, ulcers, hepatitis, gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes, G tube dependence, gastroparesis, gastrointestinal bleeding, short bowel syndrome and pancreatitis. She has a clinical interest in nutrition.|Procedures Dr. Clavell performs include esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsies and polypectomies, foreign body retrieval, control of bleeding and esophageal dilation.|She’s most proud of establishing a successful G tube clinic at her previous employer in Pittsburgh.|“I want to help the children in Pennsylvania with gastrointestinal diseases get care closer to their home,” she says.|She earned her medical degree from The University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan. Dr. Clavell then completed a residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. She followed that with a fellowship at Tulane University in New Orleans.|“After my Pediatrics rotation I knew I wanted to work with children and adolescents,” she notes. “Gastroenterology is a field with very diverse conditions and gives the opportunity of performing procedures as well as consultations. There are always opportunities for new learning as well as teaching students and residents.”|Several articles written by Dr. Clavell have appeared in national medical publications. She’s also written and published several book chapters. And she’s an accomplished presenter.|Dr. Clavell speaks English and Spanish.|In her spare time, she enjoys travel, reading, cooking and shopping. Dr. Clavell is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Smith is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Tamara Feldman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Feldman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.

Taina Hudson is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hudson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Hudson is currently accepting new patients.

Meera Shah is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Julie Gallagher is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gallagher is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology.

Dr. Maksimak is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric gastroenterology. His clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopic procedures and general GI. Dr. Maksimak attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Maksimak is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Maksimak is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics In Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Maksimak is currently accepting new patients.

Sandeep Puri is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Puri is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Puri is currently accepting new patients.

Barbara Verga is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Verga is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Verga is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Fonseca-Mejia specializes in pediatric gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients on the hospital’s St. Petersburg, Florida, campus. She joined the hospital staff in 2025. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. She completed a pediatrics residency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. During her training, she completed translational research on patients with biliary atresia. Her clinical interests include all aspects of general gastroenterology with special interests in inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis and liver diseases. Dr. Fonseca-Mejia speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Fonseca is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Dr. Focht is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric gastroenterology. His clinical interests include reflux, IBD and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Focht attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Focht is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Focht is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics In Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Focht is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Sullivan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide comprehensive, compassionate and family centered care to children with digestive, liver and nutritional disorders. My aim is to empower children and their families through education and support to achieve optimal health outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to improve the lives of children through care, innovation and empathetic support, ensuring they can thrive and reach their full potential. | Personal interests | I devote time to advocacy and improving access to health care for underserved populations. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Celiac Disease. Ms. Palorath is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics.

Erica Rabinovich is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Elmhurst, New York.