Weather Alert: Please be advised that, due to weather conditions, all Valley Medical Group (VMG) locations will open at 12 p.m. on Monday, 2/23, with the exception of VMG practices located at The Robert and Audrey Luckow Pavilion, which will open at 10 a.m. Please note that all surgical procedures at the Luckow Pavilion will proceed as originally scheduled on 2/23.
Pediatric gastroenterology services at Valley include the diagnosis, treatment and management of all diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system in children, from newborns to adolescents (up to age 21).
With the expansion of our program, patients have access to a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive care for digestive disorders. All of our specialists see patients in northern New Jersey and can link patients and their families to additional resources available through Mount Sinai.
Same-day appointments are available to accommodate patients who have acute issues and need immediate care.
And while our program focuses on advanced, evidence-based clinical services, we never forget that treating GI issues in children requires compassion and sensitivity. We take the time to listen to you, understand your child's needs, and deliver care that's child-friendly and family-centered.
Pediatric GI Conditions Treated
Abdominal pain and gas
Bloody stools
Celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
Constipation
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Failure to thrive
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Liver disease/hepatitis B and C
Malabsorption
Poor growth syndromes
Short bowel syndrome
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Pediatric GI Services
Diagnostic and treatment procedures are performed at The Valley Hospital, including: