Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Children and adolescents can suffer from a range of stomach disorders that can affect daily living and quality of life. If you or your child suffer from a range of stomach disorders that can affect daily living and quality of life, our consultative services may be able to help. The specialists at Hackensack Meridian are dedicated to diagnosing and treating conditions that include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatic disease, liver problems, failure to thrive, food allergies, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation.

We’re committed to family-focused care – that means we consult with all members of the patient’s health care team as well as the family to determine the best course of treatment.

Our gastroenterology team is focused on prevention and helping you understand which screenings are right for you. These screenings are critical, as early diagnosis of cancers associated with the liver and gastrointestinal areas allows for a broader range of treatment options.

Hackensack Meridian is home to pediatric subspecialists with a variety of backgrounds and areas of focus.  It is this diversity which allows us to be best prepared to care for your child’s individual needs. All team members share the common goal of providing safe, high quality, and compassionate care designed to meet the needs of both patient and family. We intend to identify a patient’s problem as quickly and as accurately as possible, and establish a management plan to speed each patient on his or her way to recovery.

Common gastroenterology treatments include:

• Ablation procedure for Barrett’s Esophagus (BARRX)
• Bronchoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Endoscopic Ultrasound
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD, Gastroscopy)

In addition, Meridian offers support groups for disorders such as:

• Celiac Disease
• Crohn’s Disease
• Hepatitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Nutrition & Obesity

Our gastroenterology team is focused on prevention and helping you understand which screenings are right for you. These screenings are critical, as early diagnosis of cancers associated with the liver and gastrointestinal areas allows for a broader range of treatment options.