Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Hasbro Children's Hospital

About Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Hasbro Children's Hospital provides family-centered care for children with a variety of gastrointestinal (GI), hepatic, and nutritional needs. The division has over 8,000 patient visits each year and is continuing to expand to meet the needs of patients regionally, as well as nationally.

Every patient who walks through our doors is given the benefit of our expertise and experience. Our multidisciplinary team of experts works together to focus on the needs of each child. In addition to our medical team, our staff includes pediatric psychologists, clinical social workers and child life specialists.

Assess Your Child's Belly Pain

Your child has been complaining, off and on, of a tummy ache and you aren’t sure if there is a legitimate concern, or if it’s normal.

Our Services

  • Breath testing (lactose intolerance, bacterial overgrowth testing)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, nutritional and liver disorders
  • Enteral tube placement and management
  • Evaluation for bariatric surgery
  • Gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Impedance and pH probe study; Bravo wireless pH study
  • Liver biopsy
  • Motility studies
  • Neuro stimulation technology for functional pain
  • Rectal suction biopsy
  • Sweat test

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