The pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition staff at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester provides inpatient and outpatient care for children with disorders of the digestive tract. The Children's Medical Center provides an environment which encourages cooperation among medical providers for those patients with complex illnesses. Our team includes pediatric gastroenterologists, a physician assistant and a nurse who work closely with pediatric dieticians.
Commonly referred problems include:
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Gastroesophogeal reflux
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Milk protein intolerance
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Failure to thrive
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Celiac disease
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Liver disease
Diagnostic procedures offered:
- Upper intestinal endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Continuous pH monitoring
- G-tube placement
- Rectal suction biopsy
Patients with complex medical issues benefit from seeing many specialists during one visit so multiple appointments are not necessary. Also, pediatric anesthesiologists are available for some procedures.
Appointments and Staff
For help in choosing a physician, call 800-431-5151.
To contact the Pediatric Gastroenterology Division administrative office, call 508-856-3497.
UMass Memorial Medical Group Pediatric Gastroenterologists
To schedule an appointment, call 774-442-5695, or click on the profiles below.