14 Results forPediatric Gastroenterologists near Downey, CA
Learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologists and how to choose the right one for you
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 14 specialists practicing Pediatric Gastroenterology in Downey, CA with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 18 hospitals near Downey, CA with affiliated Pediatric Gastroenterology specialists, including MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center.
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Dr. Leon Chen, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2801 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 908069.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Stephanie Abrams, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2701 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 908069.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology1670 E 120th StLos Angeles, CA 900596.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Edward Laurance, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology1720 E Cesar E Chavez AveLos Angeles, CA 900339.1 miles awayDr. Barry Steinmetz, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2701 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 908069.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Sarah Sela-Herman, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2801 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 908069.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Mini Mehra, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2865 Atlantic Ave Ste 104Long Beach, CA 908069.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Sonia Michail, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2801 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 908069.7 miles awayDr. Robert Tran, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2865 Atlantic Ave Ste 104Long Beach, CA 908069.6 miles awayDr. Malinda Lin, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2701 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 908069.8 miles awayDr. Mohamed Shaban, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2701 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 908069.8 miles awayDr. Anjuli Kumar, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology2701 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 908069.8 miles awayDr. Angela Chu, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology9449 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 902421.5 miles awayDr. Moo Cho, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology9449 Imperial Hwy Ste 332Downey, CA 902421.5 miles away