The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Providing world class clinical and diagnostic services
Our mission is to enhance the lives of children with digestive, liver, nutritional, and pancreatic disorders, and support their families by providing innovative healthcare and training of physicians. We use a collaborative team approach to provide comprehensive care and our commitment to improving quality of life and optimizing clinical care is unwavering. Care is centered around our patients and their families. We actively educate the next generation of physicians, engage in pioneering research, and deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
Our Team
Faculty and Staff
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition team is made up of highly trained physicians, nurses, fellows and administrative personal.
Education
Fellowship Program
We are committed to training individuals to become independent and competent physicians capable of providing the highest level care. The program is designed to ensure that fellows have a well-rounded training in clinical care, teaching, research, and quality improvement.
Patient Care
Procedures
Our procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver biopsy, and anorectal manometry.
Tests
We provide tests including Ph Probes, Esophagrams, Gastric Emptying Scans, and others.
Support Groups
Participating in a support group is a great way to share your story and learn from others.
UF Pediatrics in the news
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2024 Pediatric Progress Report
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is pleased to share our 2024 Pediatric Progress Report, which highlights a number of our faculty and staff’s extraordinary accomplishments, innovative research, community outreach efforts,…
UF Health-led guidelines call for widespread Type 1 diabetes screening in children
A University of Florida Health physician-scientist led an international team of Type 1 diabetes experts who recently developed new treatment guidelines emphasizing wider screening for the disease among children and adolescents in the general…
