Gastroenterology

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.

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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. 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
Unsedated 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 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…

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,…

Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Simulator (PENFS)

If your child has functional abdominal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome, your child’s provider may recommend PENFS.

We are here for you

We believe parents and family members know their children best, so at 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.