• Pediatric Gastroenterology

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.

Appointments

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

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

For your convenience, our pediatric gastroenterology physicians and services are on-site at DMG CRS at Park Central in Midtown Phoenix.

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 Gastroenterology Providers

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
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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
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