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Pediatric gastroenterology

Expert pediatric GI care in New Jersey for digestive, liver and nutrition concerns. Our team offers advanced testing, personalized treatment and family-centered support to help your child feel better and grow healthy.

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Pediatric digestive and nutrition care

Our pediatric gastroenterology team diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, liver and nutrition in infants, children and teens. We take a family-centered approach, helping you understand your child’s condition and care plan every step of the way.

We combine advanced diagnostic tools with compassionate care to manage both common and complex conditions—supporting your child’s growth, comfort and overall health.

Comprehensive pediatric GI care

Advanced diagnostics

We use specialized testing to understand your child’s condition quickly and accurately. Services include endoscopy, colonoscopy, pH monitoring and imaging studies—performed with pediatric expertise to ensure safety and comfort.

Personalized treatment

Treatment plans are tailored to your child’s needs and may include medication, nutrition therapy and lifestyle changes. Our goal is to relieve symptoms, manage chronic conditions and improve your child’s quality of life.

Family-centered support

We partner closely with families to guide care decisions and provide education at every step. Support services include nutritional counseling and care coordination to help your child succeed at home, school and beyond.

Diagnostic and treatment options

We offer pediatric-specific testing—such as upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver biopsy, pH probe (including the Bravo® wireless system), suction rectal biopsy and breath hydrogen analysis for lactose intolerance—along with motility studies and lab work to diagnose GI conditions accurately.

Care may include medications, diet changes, feeding therapy, specialized procedures such as feeding tube placement (PEG), and nutrition support like total parenteral nutrition (TPN), depending on your child’s needs.

Yes, we work closely with pediatric specialists across Atlantic Health to provide coordinated, comprehensive care.

We provide specialized care for children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, using advanced therapies, ongoing monitoring and long-term support to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Our team creates personalized care plans for children with celiac disease, including guidance from dietitians and ongoing support to help families manage a gluten-free lifestyle with confidence.

Yes. We care for infants with feeding challenges, including those recently discharged from the NICU. Our team works closely with families to improve feeding, nutrition and healthy growth.

We take a whole-child approach to digestive health, supporting the connection between the mind and body. Care may include medical treatment, nutrition guidance and supportive therapies to improve overall well-being.

We provide comprehensive care for children with liver conditions such as biliary atresia, fatty liver disease, autoimmune liver disease and hepatitis. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and protecting long-term liver health.

Nutrition support for kids

Healthy nutrition plays a key role in digestive health.

Nutrition Services

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