25 of the Best Pediatric Gastroenterologists Near Me

Erika Eich, PA-C is a physician assistant at Avera Medical Group Pediatric Specialists in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Jaclyn Siegel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 8 years.

Heather Jenkins is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carolina, MSN, APRN, PNP-PC, earned her nursing degree from UF and worked as an RN at Shands HealthCare in Gainesville. She joined the Arnold Palmer Hospital Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition in 2008 and has national certification in pediatric practice by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Kelley Deaton is a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Department at MUSC. She earned her master's degree in pediatric primary care from the University of Central Florida in 2011. She is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Kelley has worked in pediatric GI here at MUSC since 2012 and cares for children with a variety of gastrointestinal disorders including constipation, encopresis, GERD, failure to thrive, eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease. She has a special interest in functional abdominal pain. Dr. Deaton is currently accepting new patients.

Bharani P. Challa, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist who specializes in treating children with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders at Dell Children's in Austin and Buda, TX. Dr. Challa 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. Challa is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Challa is currently accepting new patients.

Christa Sieben is a nurse practitioner focusing on pediatric gastroenterology. Speaks: English. Dr. Sieben is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board: Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric, Primary Care.

Melissa J. Yanckello, PNP, MSN, BSN, is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She is part of the pediatric gastroenterology care team that diagnoses and treats many pediatric gastrointestinal conditions, including constipation and digestion disorders. Dr. Yanckello is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC). Dr. Yanckello is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Wong, DO, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at UW Health. Dr. Wong specializes in treating children with disorders of the GI tract (including the esophagus, stomach and intestines).Among the common issues Dr. Wong manages are reflux, trouble eating or swallowing, bowel movement issues (constipation and diarrhea), poor growth and complex inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease. He is skilled in the latest diagnostic endoscopy procedures and believes that “listening” is key when working to relieve children’s suffering.Outside of caring for patients, Dr. Wong serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where he is an avid researcher. His research interests include how nutrition relates to inflammatory bowel disease in children and how to use nutrition to improve surgical outcomes and health after surgery.During his personal time, Dr. Wong enjoys hiking and camping in the great outdoors –particularly the North Woods of Wisconsin. He also enjoys watching sports and spending time with his wife, daughter and their dog.Making sure children and parents know we are interested helps to relieve stress. Getting them involved in the care plan sets the stage for a good outcome. Dr. Wong is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.

Phyllis Agran is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California.

Leslie Lane, MSN, APRN, specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology and is located in North Charleston, SC. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

Ayman Abdel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Abdel is board certified in AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology).

A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Teri discovered her love for pediatric gastroenterology at the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Division. She worked in general pediatrics until returning to pediatric gastroenterology. She is an active member of several industry organizations including NAPNAP, AANP and APGNN.

Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys, MD, is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist at MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Gastroenterology Care. Conditions she frequently treats include:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)Celiac diseaseConstipationIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Liver diseaseFunctional gastrointestinal, nutritional and feeding disorders Procedures she performs include:ColonoscopyEsophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)EndoFLip for esophageal distensibilityPolyp removalPillCam capsule endoscopypH impedance monitoringBreath hydrogen testNeurotoxin injectionsDr. Chinchilla Putzeys’ approach to medicine is rooted in building strong, trusting relationships with you and your family. She believes in empowering you through education and shared decision-making to help you feel more confident in your health care journey as you grow from childhood to adolescence. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new cuisines, going to the park, walking, spending quality time with her family, traveling and being a proud dog person. Dr. Putzeys is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Putzeys is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Beall is a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Department at MUSC. She earned her master's degree in Pediatric Primary Care at MUSC's College of Nursing in 1998. She is board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Jennifer has worked in the pediatric GI division since September of 2012 and is a member of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses. Jennifer takes care children with a variety of general gastrointestinal disorders including celiac disease, chronic abdominal pain, constipation, encopresis, GERD, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and failure to thrive. She has a special clinical interest in the area of bowel management. Dr. Beall is currently accepting new patients.

Ana Alvarez is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 7 years.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.

Krista Germain is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Germain is board certified in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2014. Dr. Germain is currently accepting new patients.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.

Laura Peschong is a certified nurse practitioner who specializes in pediatric gastroenterology care. Speaks: English. Dr. Peschong is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners: Family.

Sheela Deivanayagam, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She has special interests in obesity, pediatric nutrition, Celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Deivanayagam is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Deivanayagam is currently accepting new patients.

Sloane Zimmerman, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Children’s National Hospital and faculty member at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Zimmerman earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She then went on to complete her residency training in Memphis, Tenn., at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital followed by a clinical fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition from Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. During her time in Texas, she also completed a concurrent post-doctoral research fellowship focusing on improving access to healthy foods and nutrition education for low-income and minority families. Dr. Zimmerman is experienced in diagnosing and treating children with a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. In addition to her clinical work, she has a strong interest in advocacy efforts for promotion of children's health and wellbeing. Dr. Zimmerman practices primarily at the Children's National Hospital main campus. Dr. Zimmerman is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2025 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024.

Carine Halaby is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Halaby is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2023 and Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015.

Robert J. Zwiener, MD, is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Zwiener has the expertise to diagnose and care for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in infants, children and teens. He 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. Zwiener is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Zwiener is currently accepting new patients.