25 of the Best Pediatric Gastroenterologists Near Me

Marisa R. Izaguirre, MD, is a board-certified, experienced pediatric gastroenterologist at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Izaguirre has the expertise to diagnose and care for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in infants, children and teens. She 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. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Izaguirre is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Izaguirre is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Chao is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Achalasia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

David Deutsch, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric gastroenterologist. Dr. Deutsch diagnoses and treats children with digestive conditions — problems with the way the body processes food. These conditions include acid reflux, abdominal pain, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, liver disease, celiac disease, constipation, chronic diarrhea and lack of bladder control.As needed, Dr. Deutsch performs procedures and tests to diagnose his patients’ conditions. He checks the function of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach), stomach, intestines, liver or other digestive organs. He uses various methods to treat the issue and help his patients get proper nutrition.When meeting with patients and families, Dr. Deutsch listens to their concerns. He explains each patient’s medical condition and outlines treatment options. Together, they create a care plan that the patient can follow.Dr. Deutsch works together with families to manage his patients’ disorders, reduce pain and help them lead high-quality lives.During his free time, Dr. Deutsch enjoys sports, tennis, biking and basketball. He also loves to cook and try new recipes.I enjoy meeting children and their families. We work together to help the child live a high-quality life without pain and discomfort. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth.

Elizabeth A. Schaefer, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Fishers and Indianapolis, Indiana. She diagnoses and cares for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in infants, children and teens. She 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. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Crohn's Disease, and Lactose Intolerance. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Schaefer is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel O’Connell, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at UW Health and sees patients at multiple locations including American Family Children’s Hospital. He also serves as an assistant professor of pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. O'Connell works with infants, children and adolescents with digestive conditions. He treats reflux, constipation and inflammatory conditions like celiac disease, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.Using a collaborative approach, Dr. O’Connell partners with patients and their families to provide care that centers around the things that are most important to them. He focuses not only on a patient’s physical health but also on their mental health and social well-being.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. O’Connell is actively involved in research and quality improvement endeavors focusing on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). His research includes looking at new medicines, performing medication trials and searching for ways to implement treatments to make them more accessible to diverse populations.In his free time, he loves tending his garden, cooking and enjoying his culinary creations with his family. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Celiac Disease, and Crohn's Disease. Dr. O'connell is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.

Dr. Fernando Medina Carbonell treats children with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), eosinophilic esophagitis, Celiac disease, and polyposis syndromes which increase risk for formation of polyps in the digestive tract. Dr. Medina Carbonell's research interests include medical education, inflammatory bowel disease and quality improvement in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Medina Carbonell is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Endoscopy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Celiac Disease. Dr. Carbonell is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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.

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, Delayed Growth, and Gastritis. Dr. Bhargava is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology.

Rosa Cuenca is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Fecal Impaction, Malnutrition, and Diarrhea.

Dr. Huyen Nguyen graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston before completing a fellowship at UT Southwestern/Children’s Medical Center. Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition , Dr. Nguyen treats patients from infants to adulthood. Dr. Nguyen’s chief clinical interest includes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in children but she also manages a broad range of conditions, including abdominal pain, Celiac disease, chronic diarrhea, constipation and fecal incontinence, esophageal disorders, failure to thrive/weight loss, reflux and peptic ulcer disease. Dr. Nguyen prioritizes her relationships with her patients and their families while maintaining a practice centered around evidence-based medicine to optimize her patients’ digestive health. Dr. Nguyen values a team approach when it comes to the care of her patients. She believes in the importance of clear and open communication. She also speaks Vietnamese. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Apoorva Nanagiri, MD specializes in pediatric gastroenterology at MercyOne Waukee Pediatrics Care and MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Gastroenterology Care. Dr. Nanagiri received her medical degree from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India, and completed residency and fellowship at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island, New York and Westchester Medical Center in Westchester, New York, respectively. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Delayed Growth, and Encopresis. Dr. Nanagiri is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Phinga Do is a board-certified physician specializing in pediatrics, with a subspecialty in pediatric gastroenterology. Her professional interests include inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. She is grateful for the opportunity to be part of an organization that makes pediatric gastroenterology care more accessible to children and adolescents in her community. Dr. Do is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Outside of work, she enjoys tending to and cooking with herbs and vegetables in her garden. Dr. Do also likes traveling the world and trying new foods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Fecal Impaction, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Encopresis. Dr. Do is board certified in Pediatrics- American Board Of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology- American Board Of Pediatrics.

Dr. Dhiren Patel treats young patients who have bowel, liver, and abdominal disorders. His clinical expertise includes digestive diseases, swallowing disorders, gastrointestinal infections and food allergies. He performs upper and lower endoscopies, feeding tube placement, liver biopsy, rectal suction biopsy, esophageal dilatation, motility studies, foreign body removal, pH-impedance testing for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hydrogen breath testing for malabsorption in children. Dr. Patel uses the latest techniques in his care for patients, including capsule endoscopies and high resolution manometry for motility disorders. His research interests include pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, motility disorders, celiac disease, fecal microbiota transplant and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Patel is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Anshu Maheshwari, MD is a UW Health Kids pediatric gastroenterologist. Dr. Maheshwari works with infants, children and adolescents with digestive conditions. She treats reflux, constipation and inflammatory conditions like celiac disease, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.Using a collaborative approach, Dr. Maheshwari partners with patients and their families to provide care that centers around the things that are most important to them. She focuses not only on a patient’s physical health but also on their mental health and social well-being.It’s important for me to get a full picture of what is going on from both the child and the family. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Celiac Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Dr. Maheshwari is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Jyoti Mani is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Annapolis, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Malnutrition, Crohn's Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mani is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017.

Mohammad Yaseen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Encopresis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Yaseen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Dr. Rathna Amarnath, MD, is a Pediatric gastroenterologist Practicing in Murrells Inlet. Dr Amarnath finished his residency in Pediatrics at Children's hospital of New Jersy/UMDNJ program, and His Pediatric gastroenterology fellow ship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Amarnath did his medical education in India. He has special interest in Esophageal disease such as Reflux, swallowing problems and motility disorders of the Esophagus, he attends all general Pediatric Gi disorders such as Abdominal pain, constipation, feeding problems. Dr. Amarnath is experienced in all endoscopic procedure such as Upper endoscopy and Colonoscopy; he can also perform specialized tests such as 24hr pH study for reflux and Video capsule endoscopy as well. He is primarily located at MUSC at Tidelands health in Murrells Inlet.Dr. Amarnath is Board Certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology from the American Board of Pediatrics.He has published and presented over fifty abstracts and peer-reviewed articles. His clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Delayed Growth, Diarrhea, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Dr. Amarnath is currently accepting new patients.

Eleonor A. Jones, CPNP-PC, APRN, is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in pediatric gastroenterology at three Dell Children's Medical Group - Gastroenterology locations in the Austin, TX area. She listens to understand you and your child's concerns and goals, taking the time to get to know your health history, then works with your gastroenterologist to create a personalized care plan that's right for you. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel. Dr. Jones is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care/Primary Care (CPNP-AC/PC). Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Fong is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Fong is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics, General Pediatrics.

Dorota Walkiewicz, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric gastroenterologist and an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Walkiewicz specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, providing comprehensive care for children with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as well as other digestive disorders affecting children and adolescents.In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Walkiewicz is trained in clinical hypnosis, which she uses as a supportive therapy for children with functional gastrointestinal disorders. This approach can help patients better manage symptoms such as abdominal pain and improve overall quality of life.Dr. Walkiewicz is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and works closely with families to develop individualized treatment plans that support each child’s health and well-being. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia. Dr. Walkiewicz is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Glendon C. Burress, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Ascension Illinois in Rockford, IL. Dr. Burress has the expertise to diagnose and treat many GI conditions, including celiac disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) and more. He starts by listening to understand your child and your health concerns. Then, our care team works with you to create a care plan. Dr. Burress's goal is to determine the cause of your child’s symptoms and deliver a care plan that helps provide relief. His clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Burress is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Burress is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sigurdsson has particular interest in pediatric nutrition and caring for children with congenital anomalies of the intestine, and is part of UW Health's Pediatric Short Gut/Intestinal Failure Clinic. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, Encopresis, and Short Bowel Syndrome. Dr. Sigurdsson is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Rachel K. Dunn, MD, BS, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Dunn is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.

Sebastian Zavoian, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease. Dr. Zavoian is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Zavoian is currently accepting new patients.

Tracie Wong is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.