Gastroenterology

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

Also called gastrointestinal (GI) physicians, gastroenterologists 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 GI 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.

Appointments

To schedule an appointment for your child with a DMG CRS gastroenterologist, call: (602) 914-1520.

To refer a pediatric patient to a DMG CRS gastroenterologist:
Phone: (602) 914-1520
Fax: (602) 381-7576

For your convenience, our pediatric GI specialists are on-site at DMG CRS at Park Central Mall.

3141 N. 3rd Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix AZ, 85013
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Hours of Operation:
Mon. – Fri.: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Holiday hours of operation may vary.  Please call us for more information.

Meet Our Pediatric Gastroenterologists

Sheetal Wadera,  MD
Sheetal Wadera, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Medical Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan
Certification: Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Krishnapriya Prathapan, MD
Krishnapriya Prathapan, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Medical Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Medical School: Kerala University of Health Sciences, India
Certification: Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics