Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Liver Diseases

Our Team

Our multidisciplinary team consists of seven pediatric gastroenterologists trained in every aspect of pediatric gastroenterology including nutrition and liver diseases. The team also consists of registered nurses, a pediatric nurse practitioner, registered dietitians, child psychologists, child life specialists, social workers, occupational therapists and speech pathologists. We also offer a pediatric feeding team.

• Neal LeLeiko, MD, PhD
  Director

• Carolina Cerezo, MD

• David Kawatu, MD
• Ezequiel Neimark, MD
• Thankam Paul, MD
• Albert Ross, MD
• Linda Shalon, MD
• Janet Trotta Pardy, PNP

Psychologists

• Julie Boergers, PhD
• Debra Lobato, PhD
• Jack Nassau, PhD
• Wendy Plante, PhD
• Elissa Jelalian, PhD

Fellows

• Jared Silverstein, MD
• Chandran Alexander, MD
• Christopher Hayes, MD
• Khyati Mehta, MD
• Jason Shapiro, MD

Registered Dietitians

• Stephanie Marchard, RD
  Pediatric Dietitian Specialist
• Barbara Robinson, RD
  Pediatric Services Nutrition Specialist
• Courtney Huard, RD
• Christine (Hardy) Framson, PhD, RD

Special Teams Coordinator

• Beth Pinkos, RD
  

Occupational Therapist

• Patti Gricus, OTR/L

Social Worker

• Stephanie Atlas, LICSW
  • More about the role of GI social workers

Child Life Specialist

• Karen Swartz, CCLS
  • More about the role of GI child life specialists

Speech Pathologists

• Erika Pastel, MS, CCC-SLP

Research Nurse

Barbara Bancroft

Registered Nurses

Clinic Staff

Administrative Staff

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