7 Results forPediatric Gastroenterologists near Lakeland, FL
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Learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologists
Pediatric gastroenterologists specialize in diagnosing and treating digestive system and nutritional problems in children. The digestive system or gastrointestinal (GI) system includes the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. Pediatric gastroenterologists focus on the unique health needs of infants, children and teens with digestive problems. Children are not small adults. Their medical and emotional needs are different from adults’ needs.
A pediatric gastroenterologist typically:
- Evaluates your child’s medical history and helps you and your child understand digestive health
- Performs endoscopies, colonoscopies, and other imaging exams of the digestive tract
- Orders and interprets laboratory tests and GI function studies
- Performs allergy testing and other procedures on the digestive system, such as biopsies, polyp removal, and placement of feeding tubes
- Diagnoses and treats digestive disorders including ulcers, reflux conditions, swallowing problems, bowel diseases, motility problems, liver disease, and nutritional problems
- Prescribes medications
A pediatric gastroenterologist may also be known by the following names: children’s gastroenterologist, GI for kids, pediatric GI doctor, or children’s GI specialist.
There are 7 specialists practicing Pediatric Gastroenterology in Lakeland, FL with an overall average rating of 3.3 stars. There are 12 hospitals near Lakeland, FL with affiliated Pediatric Gastroenterology specialists, including St. Joseph's Hospital, HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.
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Dr. Michele Winesett, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology3310 LAKELAND HILLS BLVDLakeland, FL 338052.8 miles awayDr. Piyali Ray, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 338051.2 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Dr. Greg Kaiser, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology3310 LAKELAND HILLS BLVDLakeland, FL 338052.8 miles awayDr. Samit Patel, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology1417 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 338051.3 miles awayDr. Richard Sandler, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology3030 Harden Blvd Ste 105Lakeland, FL 338032.8 miles away