Gastroenterology

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Intestinal adaptation (IntA)

Our team focuses on helping kids with intestinal insufficiency achieve independence and live a full life.

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About us

We provide specialized care for children who cannot absorb all necessary nutrients from their gastrointestinal tract. These patients may require intravenous (IV) nutrition support, feeding tubes, and specialized enteral nutrition.

Our team includes pediatric gastroenterologists, a dedicated pediatric dietitian, specialized nursing staff, a nurse practitioner, and a social worker. We have expertise in IV nutrition support, tube feeding, medications for growth, and intestinal tolerance. Our collaboration with pediatric surgeons, radiologists, infectious disease specialists, and pharmacists helps provide your child with well-rounded care.

We also work closely with home health providers and local pharmacies to ensure seamless delivery of nutrition through IV or feeding tubes if needed.

Condition we treat

  • Necrotizing enterocolitis
  • Intestinal atresia or congenital anomalies
  • Complex gastroschisis
  • Short bowel syndrome
  • Intestinal failure or malnutrition from inflammatory conditions or surgeries
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