pediatric gastroenterology
DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY, HEPATOLOGY AND NUTRITION
pediatric gastroenterology
DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY, HEPATOLOGY AND NUTRITION
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TOP-RANKED PROGRAM
Our nationally ranked, multidisciplinary team provides expert care for diverse conditions—with quick access to appointments when you need us.
SPECIALIZED CARE
From IBD to liver disease, our 20 disease-specific programs deliver expert, compassionate care for children.
INNOVATIVE TREATMENT
We combine leading research with advanced treatments to help kids feel better and live healthier, happier lives.
nationally ranked care, close to home
caring providers dedicated to children’s GI health
Patient Stories
Sammy’s story: Staying strong through Crohn’s disease
Seven-year-old Sammy loves soccer, ballet and spending time with her best friend and big sister, Ella. She also has a whole collection of sloth stuffed animals.

Services
How our gastroenterology team can help your child
We offer specialized GI care for children of all ages, using advanced testing and treatments. Our GI team provides the highest quality of care for children with all types of conditions, from tummy aches to rare diseases.
Depending on your child’s condition, our pediatric gastroenterologists use a variety of tests, which may include:
· Physical exam
· Blood tests
· Abdominal X-ray
· Ultrasound
· Breath test
· Stool test
· Endoscopy, including colonoscopy
· Biopsy
· Motility study
· CT scan
Resources
Support and helpful tools for your family
These resources help you and your family navigate every aspect of your child's care at Children's Health, from preparing for your child’s visit to accessing health insurance information.
Our Programs
Multidisciplinary Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic (MPAC)
Pediatric Celiac Disease Program
Pediatric Eosinophilic Disorders Program
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program
Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Program
Pediatric Liver (Hepatology) Disease Center
Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Program
Pediatric Pancreas Disease Program
Pediatric Therapeutic Endoscopy Program
Chronic Abdominal Pain Clinic
Pediatric Gastroenterology (GI) Lab
Cystic Fibrosis Program
Pediatric Weight Management Program
Feeding Program
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Program
Conditions We Treat
Pediatric abdominal migraines
Pediatric chronic abdominal pain (stomach ache)
Pediatric achalasia
Pediatric Alagille syndrome (ALGS)
Pediatric alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AT)
Pediatric anorectal malformation (imperforate anus or ARM)
Pediatric ascites
Pediatric celiac disease
Colic in babies
Pediatric constipation
Pediatric biliary atresia
Pediatric Crohn's disease
Pediatric Crigler-Najjar syndrome
Pediatric cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) in children
Dubin-Johnson syndrome in children
Pediatric dysphagia (swallowing disorder)
Pediatric encopresis
Pediatric eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs)
Pediatric esophageal stricture
Failure to thrive (FTT) in children
Pediatric fecal incontinence
Pediatric feeding disorder (PFD)
Pediatric functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS)
Pediatric gallbladder disease
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Pediatric gastroparesis
Gastroschisis
Pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
Pediatric Gilbert’s syndrome
Juvenile hemochromatosis
Pediatric hepatitis A
Pediatric hepatitis B
Pediatric hepatitis C
Hirschsprung's disease
Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Intestinal atresia in children
Pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Pediatric irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Pediatric intestinal failure
Pediatric intrahepatic cholestasis liver disease
Pediatric liver failure
Pediatric liver (hepatic) tumors
Pediatric malabsorption
Pediatric metabolic liver disease
Pediatric microbiome imbalance (dysbiosis)
Pediatric necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Pediatric pancreatitis
Pediatric pancreatic fluid collections
Pediatric pancreas disease
Pediatric exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
Pediatric pancreatic malignancy/trauma
Pediatric peptic ulcer
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
Pediatric rumination syndrome (merycism)
Pediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS)
Pediatric ulcerative colitis (UC)
Pediatric Wilson’s disease
Pediatric gastroenteritis (stomache flu)
Pediatric colon polyps
Pediatric cirrhosis
Pediatric microscopic colitis (lymphocytic colitis or collagenous colitis)
Pediatric lactose intolerance
Pediatric eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE)
Pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
Pediatric eosinophilic colitis (EC)
Pediatric diarrhea
Esophageal atresia (EA)
Pediatric nausea and vomiting
Pediatric glycogen storage disease
Pediatric eosinophilic gastritis (EG)
Pediatric megacystic microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis (MMIHS)
Pediatric autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)
Pediatric feeding tube dependency
Pediatric Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS or elastic skin)
Pediatric esophageal varices
Treatments & Services
Pediatric endoscopic procedures
Pediatric liver transplant
Pediatric video capsule endoscopy
Pediatric pH probe study
Rectal suction biopsy
Pediatric Enteral Nutrition
GI Psychology Services for Patients with Abdominal Pain
Pediatric Colonoscopy (Lower Endoscopy)
Pediatric polypectomy
Pediatric parenteral nutrition
Pediatric unsedated transnasal endoscopy (TNE)
More Details
Children's Health℠ is home to one of the nation’s top pediatric GI departments. As the premier health care system in North Texas, we offer specialty GI programs, advanced diagnostic technologies and innovative GI treatments for children.
Our renowned doctors are GI specialists dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care for children with all types of GI disorders, from tummy aches to rare diseases. We are annually ranked as a top program by U.S. News & World Report, and families from across the nation come to us for our expertise and world-class care.