Pediatric Gastroenterology

Specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders for infants, children and adolescents.

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is dedicated to the treatment of a wide variety of gastrointestinal problems in infants, children and adolescents with a multidisciplinary approach.

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The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is dedicated to the treatment of a wide variety of gastrointestinal problems in children and adolescents. The team employs a multidisciplinary approach that brings together an array of specialists to deliver personalized care to the patient and family.

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center provides comprehensive support and management for children and young adults with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, while the Gastrointestinal (GI) Center offers nutritional assessment and counseling for overweight children, as well as those with dietary restrictions. Consultations with the division’s board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists are offered in both English and Spanish at the hospital’s main campus near Coral Gables and Nicklaus Children’s outpatient centers located from southern Miami-Dade to northern Palm Beach Counties.

Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures

  • Management of chronic liver disease
  • Liaison of liver transplantation

Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures

Conditions We Treat

Baby Formula Recall

Some powdered baby formulas, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare, produced by Abbott Nutrition's manufacturing facility, have been recalled. The FDA is advising parents and caregivers to not feed the recalled baby formulas to children in their care. 

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​New Main Campus Office!

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The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children's is growing to better meet the needs of our community.  The new office, located directly off the main lobby of our state-of-the-art Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion offers: seven exam rooms, an on-site nutritionist, close proximity to the IBD Center and other pediatric specialty services, access to the on-campus Publix pharmacy, as well as access to the hospital's Emergency Department.

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Stories to Inspire

Krue began experiencing frequent high fevers and changes in his bowel habits when he was only 5 years old. After several tests and procedures were performed, Krue was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.
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