Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Meet Our Care Team
Contact Us
Phone: (757) 668-7240
Fax: (757) 668-7721
Billing
Questions about your bill? Please call (757) 668-7200.
Clinical Trials
Refer to Gastroenterology
Our specially trained pediatric gastroenterology team treats all types of digestive issues in children.
From the common tummy ache to more complex digestive problems such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, our team will help you understand your child’s issues and provide personalized care to meet their individual needs.
We work with a team of pediatric subspecialists to care for many GI issues.
Conditions We Treat
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Eosinophilic disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
- Liver, gall bladder, and pancreatic disorders
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Recurrent abdominal pain
- Nutritional needs
Services We Offer
- Breath hydrogen analysis
- Motility testing
- Liver biopsy
- Continuous esophageal pH monitoring (both catheter and wireless) and impedance monitoring
- Polyp and foreign body removal
- Sclerotherapy/banding/cautery
- Endoscopic evaluation of the upper and lower intestinal tracts
Insurance and Billing Information
We accept all major insurances, including Virginia Medicaid, Tricare, and Cardinal Health. Please take the time to understand how your insurance plan works, especially regarding annual deductibles and co-pays, which can affect your out-of-pocket costs.
Unless you have HMO insurance that requires a referral from a primary care physician, a referral is not required. You can simply call our office to make an appointment.
If your insurance does require a referral, make sure it has not expired and remember to bring it with you to the appointment.
Everyone should bring a government-issued photo ID and their insurance card to every medical appointment.
We offer in-depth information about insurance in our billing and insurance section.
Support Services
Nutrition Services
Nutrition counseling is important to successfully managing and treating many GI conditions, including celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, feeding intolerance, short bowel syndrome, failure to thrive, and enteral or parenteral nutrition dependence. CHKD’s registered dietician will work with you and your child to develop a complete and balanced nutrition plan specific to their needs and preferences. Learn more about nutrition services at CHKD.
Behavioral Health/Social Work
Living with a chronic illness or medical issue can be challenging. CHKD’s licensed clinical social workers can assist with issues surrounding adjustment to illness, compliance with medications, or referral to support resources in the community. These services may be provided during your clinic visit if requested by a physician or your child may be referred to a member of our LCSW team for outpatient therapy services. Learn more about medical social work at CHKD.
Gastroenterology Motility Program
