Advanced Nutritional Services

The Digestive Health Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to advanced nutritional services.
Request an Appointment
For Gastroenterology related requests:
1-319-356-4901
For all other requests:
1-800-777-8442

Conditions Treated

  • Dysmotility requiring TPN/enteral support
  • Malnutrition requiring TPN/enteral feeding
  • Short bowel syndrome
  • TPN patients

Testing Options

  • Barium studies, including:
    • Barium swallow
    • SB series
    • UGI series
  • Blood testing
  • Colonoscopy
  • CVAD placement
  • EGD
  • Fecal fat testing
  • PEG/PEJ placement
  • Smart Pill
  • Video capsule endoscopy

Treatment Options

  • Antibiotic TX
  • CVAD type and maintenance
  • Enteral access trial and placement
  • Stricture dilation
  • TPN initiation

Our Care Team

Caryn M. Berkowitz, MD portrait

Caryn M.
Berkowitz
MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.86 out of 5 (187 ratings)
Rami El Abiad, MD portrait

Rami
El Abiad
MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.80 out of 5 (443 ratings)
Frederick Johlin Jr., MD portrait

Frederick
Johlin Jr.
MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.80 out of 5 (706 ratings)
Mohamad Mokadem, MD portrait

Mohamad
Mokadem
MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.68 out of 5 (220 ratings)
Antonio Sanchez, MD portrait

Antonio
Sanchez
MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.82 out of 5 (675 ratings)
Nanette Brokaw, MSN, ARNP-BC portrait

Nanette
Brokaw
MSN, ARNP-BC

  • Gastroenterology
4.81 out of 5 (148 ratings)

Not sure which Advanced Nutritional Services provider is right for you?

When you call 1-319-356-4901 we'll help you find a provider who meets your needs.
Call 1-319-356-4901

Locations and Offices

James A. Clifton Digestive Health Center
4501 John W. Colloton Pavilion (JCP)
Level 4, Elevator F
1-319-356-4060
Clinic
Digestive Health Center entrance at UI Hospitals & Clinics
In Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

Educational Resources

Using thickened liquids for safer swallowing