Gastroenterology
UI Stead Family Children's Hospital pediatric gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders in children. These pediatric GI specialists cover the full spectrum of gastrointestinal system disorders, including celiac disease, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatitis.
For all requests:
1-888-573-5437
Digestive System
Every child gets a tummy ache or the flu once in awhile, but ongoing symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or poor growth may be cause for concern. Unlike adults, children are still growing, so it’s important to see someone with special training and expertise in pediatric digestive problems.
Care from a Specialist
A pediatric gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in digestive system disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is home to the most comprehensive gastroenterology service in Eastern Iowa and offers expert diagnosis and care for children with stomach, intestinal, and liver disorders.
- Abdominal pain
- Celiac disease
- Complications related to cystic fibrosis
- Crohn's disease
- Congenital bowel dysfunction
- Congenital liver disorders
- Constipation and soiling
- Diarrhea
- Feeding, growth and nutritional problems
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic ulcers
- Ulcerative colitis
- Vomiting
Gastroenterology procedures offered
- Upper endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Liver biopsy
- Suction Rectal Biopsy
- pH/impedance probe
- Wireless video capsule endoscopy
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy tube placement
- Transnasal endoscopy
Our Services
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Clinic
Iowa’s only multidisciplinary eosinophilic disorders clinic
Pediatric Feeding Clinic
The Pediatric Feeding Clinic is the only multidisciplinary program in Iowa designed to help children from birth to age 18 learn, or relearn, how to eat.
Fontan Clinic
The Fontan Clinic at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is Iowa’s only comprehensive, multidisciplinary program providing follow-up care for your child following Fontan completion and continuing throughout childhood to young adulthood.
Aerodigestive and Tracheostomy Clinic
At UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital Aerodigestive and Tracheostomy Clinic, we focus on a holistic, individualized approach when caring for your child. Our coordinated approach to care, bridging multiple specialties, meets the need to treat children with complex airway disorders.
We are here for you
We believe parents and family members know their children best, so at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, you’re an equal partner on the pediatric health care team. We listen to you and your child so that we can work together to improve your child’s health and well-being.
Our Care Team
- Department of Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology
- Critical Care
- Gastroenterology
- Neonatology
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Pulmonology
Not sure which Gastroenterology provider is right for you?
When you call 1-888-573-5437 we'll help you find a provider who meets your needs.
Locations and Offices
2800 John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Pediatric Public Elevators, Level 2
Clinic
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
411 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
777 Mazzuchelli Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
2624 Orchard Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
865 Lincoln Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Clinical Trials currently in progress
Patient Stories
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Awards and Recognition
NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation