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Pediatric Gastroenterologists - Indianapolis, IN

We found 21 pediatric gastroenterologists in Indianapolis, IN.

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Dr. Erin J. Phipps, MD

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(105 ratings)

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General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology

5515 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254

317-880-3838

Dr. Erin Phipps works as a pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics specialist in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Phipps studied at Indiana University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Majdi M. Abu-Salih, MD

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(1 rating)

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General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology

8040 Clearvista Parkway, Indianapolis, IN

Dr. Majdi Abu-Salih sees patients in Indianapolis, IN. His medical specialties are pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics.
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Dr. Elizabeth Ann Schaefer, MD

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(No ratings)

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Dr. Elizabeth Schaefer sees patients in Indianapolis, IN. Her medical specialty is pediatric gastroenterology. She studied at Indiana University School of Medicine.
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Melissa J. Yanckello, PNP, BSN

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(No ratings)

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Family Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Ms. Melissa Yanckello's specialties are family medicine and pediatric gastroenterology. She practices in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Sheela Deivanayagam, MD, DCH

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General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Dr. Sheela Deivanayagam's areas of specialization are pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics; she sees patients in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Madras Medical College.
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Cara Diane Summitt, NP

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Ms. Cara Summitt is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Rachel K. Dunn, MD, BS

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General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Dr. Rachel Dunn is an Indianapolis, IN physician who specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics. Dr. Dunn is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Sebastian Zavoian, MD

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General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Dr. Sebastian Zavoian practices pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Eric E. Tibesar, MD

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General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Dr. Eric Tibesar practices pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics in Indianapolis, IN. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine.
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Mrs. Kelly Marie Batthauer, NP

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Ms. Kelly Batthauer practices pediatric gastroenterology in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Emily C. Hon, MD

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Dr. Emily Hon sees patients in Indianapolis, IN. Her medical specialty is pediatric gastroenterology.
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Dr. Girish S. Rao, MD

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(No ratings)

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Dr. Girish Rao is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Alicia Riley, PA

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

Harcourt, Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-338-9450

gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Ms. Alicia Riley specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and practices in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Natalia Plott, MD

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Dr. Natalia Plott is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Kevin C. Bax, MD

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

8402 Harcourt Road, Indianapolis, IN

Dr. Kevin Bax is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Joseph F. Fitzgerald, MD

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and practices in Indianapolis, IN.

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What is Pediatric Gastroenterology?

The digestive system is how our bodies convert food into energy. It is made up of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Physicians who treat problems in a child's digestive system, especially diseases of the liver, are called pediatric gastroenterologists.

Children are not just smaller versions of adult patients. Their digestive systems are different, and they may not be as able to describe their symptoms and concerns to a doctor. More importantly, a disease that interferes with the ability to obtain adequate nutrition can be much more serious for children, with their growing bodies, than it is for adults.

Pediatric gastroenterologists use tools such as biopsy (taking a small sample of tissue to examine under a microscope), endoscopy (examining the inside of the digestive tract using a thin, flexible tube), or colonoscopy (examining the lower intestines using a thin, flexible tube). Some of the disorders they encounter include:

Bleeding in the digestive tract
Liver disease and transplants
Hepatitis, an infection of the liver
Irritable bowel disease
Severe heartburn, called GERD
Pancreatitis
Gallstones
Lactose intolerance and severe food allergies
Severe, chronic, or unexplained abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea
Nutritional disorders, including failure to thrive (FTT) and malnutrition
Feeding disorders, including refusal of food, gagging, and trouble swallowing

With such a wide variety of disorders, treatments are also varied. Some include nutrition management plans, medications, or feeding tubes.

Pediatric gastroenterologists play an important role in helping kids comfortably eat and digest food so they can grow up healthy.