Pediatric Gastroenterology

Treating children and adolescents with nutrition, digestive, or liver function challenges

If your child is experiencing abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, failure to gain weight, feeding problems, constipation or dietary issues, you may be referred to a pediatric gastroenterology specialist. Also called gastrointestinal (GI) physicians, pediatric gastroenterology specialists treat health issues related to:

Digestion
Liver function
Nutrition

DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services’ (DMG CRS) gastroenterologists are Board Certified and fellowship-trained specializing in treating children of all ages for:

Abdominal pain
Chronic constipation or diarrhea
Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
Feeding disorders or difficulties
Food allergies and intolerances, like lactose intolerance
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Inflammatory bowel disease
Liver diseases
Malnutrition, failure to thrive, and obesity
Nutritional complications
Short bowel syndrome

Our pediatric gastroenterology specialists collaborate with our registered dieticians, primary care providers and other specialists to treat and manage digestive conditions, as well as work closely with parents to manage at-home care. We offer a full range of support services and resources to help children and their families cope with the condition, improve their child’s health, and optimize quality of life.