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Center for Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Allergic Gastrointestinal Disorders The Eosinophilic Esophagitis program is one of the largest programs in the Northeast. We provide state-of-the-art multidisciplinary care for nearly 400 patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. Our team includes gastroenterologists, radiologists, surgeons, a psychologist Service/Program
Gastroenterology Nutrition Connecticut Children’s Division of Gastroenterology includes dedicated registered dietitians who specialize in nutrition therapy for infants, children and teenagers affected by conditions of the liver and digestive tract. Our advanced trained registered dietitians evaluate Article
Beyond Heart Failure at 2 Months Old: Crew's Journey Following a series of concerning symptoms, a diagnosis of SVT-induced cardiomyopathy became a reality for baby Crew, Mom and Dad. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) happens when the heart beats too quickly. Because of this, the heart doesn’t work as well and can eventually cause
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Curly Toes in Kids: 6 Things Parents Should Know By Kristan A. Pierz, MD: Some kids are born with toes flexed down and curled under other toes. This usually occurs in the third, fourth, or fifth toes on both feet. “Curly toes” is an actual condition, and tight tendons pulling the toes downward and inward are to blame. Many parents wonder—how do I know
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Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease At the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Connecticut Children’s, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with IBD. Under the direction of Jeffrey Hyams, MD, an international Article
Back-to-School Photo Tips for Safer Sharing Back-to-school season is full of excitement, fresh routines, and those adorable first-day photos. Parents love capturing the moment, and it’s a fun way to share milestones with family and friends. In today’s digital world, though, it’s important to think about how to share safely
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Pediatric Infusion Center Connecticut Children’s Infusion Center is dedicated to providing a comfortable, family-friendly experience for infants, children and adolescents who require intravenous (IV) infusion therapy. Infusions can range from 30 minutes to eight hours, depending on the condition being Service/Program
Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) Clinic Why choose us? The Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) Clinic in the Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders provides a thorough and comprehensive approach to caring for your child. Your child will be evaluated by Connecticut Children’s pediatric
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Fecal Transplantation Program The Fecal Transplantation program is for children and adolescents with refractory Clostridium difficile, an infection that can occur after antibiotic exposure and causes chronic diarrhea. Pediatric patients who have failed multiple attempts at antibiotic therapy for this Service/Program
Center for Pediatric Liver Disease At the Center for Pediatric Liver Disease, a team of physicians, specialty nurses and registered dietitians provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for the full spectrum of acute and chronic diseases of the hepatobiliary systems in infants, children and adolescents. The Care Network Member Benefits The Connecticut Children’s Care Network is a primary care pediatrician-led organization that combines a nationally ranked children’s hospital, their subspecialists, and community physicians into one network working to improve patient care for children around the region. As a team
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Short Bowel and Intestinal Rehabilitation Program The Intestinal Rehabilitation Program is a multidisciplinary team involved in the care of pediatric patients with intestinal failure. Our team includes pediatric surgeons, gastroenterologists, neonatologists, dietitians, and nurses. The Program follows children with a history of Service/Program
Immunology A child’s immune system is his or her body’s natural defense against infection. Connecticut Children’s board-certified immunologists evaluate and treat infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of recurring, severe or unusual infections of the immune system. More than