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Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Nationally ranked in pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery

Our pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition program is the largest of its kind in the Southeast. We provide testing, treatment and management of digestive problems in children.

Call for appointments and referrals. Main campus clinics are on the 10th floor of Doctors' Office Tower at Monroe Carell. We also have clinics in Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Jackson and Cookeville, Tennessee.

Your guide to pediatric surgery locations at Vanderbilt

Learn everything you need to know to prepare your child and yourself for a visit, at Monroe Carell or at our surgery locations in Murfreesboro and Spring Hill.

Conditions We Treat

We treat all conditions related to digestion, nutrition and liver function, including:

Meet Your Care Team

Sari A. Acra
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4.8

Sari A. AcraMD, MPH

    Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Julia L. Anderson
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4.8

Julia L. AndersonMD, MSCI

    Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Catherine E. Arthur-Johnson
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4.7

Catherine E. Arthur-JohnsonMD

    Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Riha G. Bhatt
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4.9

Riha G. BhattMD

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Montserrat A. Corbera-Hincapie

Montserrat A. Corbera-HincapieMD, MPH

    Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, General Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Michael R. Dole
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4.9

Michael R. DoleMD

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Carly M. Bhave

Carly M. BhaveCRNP, MSN

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Pediatric Liver Transplant
Elyssa M. Champion

Elyssa M. ChampionAPRN

    Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Stacy L. Hawkins
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4.9

Stacy L. HawkinsMSN, PNP

    Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Elizabeth P. Kennedy
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4.7

Elizabeth P. KennedyMSN, PNP

    Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Lisa L. Lachenmyer
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4.5

Lisa L. LachenmyerMSN, PNP

    Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Jordan A. Trotter-Busing
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4.6

Jordan A. Trotter-BusingMSN, CPNP

    Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Why Choose Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Vanderbilt

  • diploma, award, ribbon, Recognized care, quality
    Recognized care

    U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery in the nation.

  • bookmark, star, Unique expertise, excellence, school-based programs
    Expert care

    Whether your child needs routine or complex care, our specially trained doctors and surgeons focus exclusively on providing the best care for all children with GI and digestive concerns.

  • first aid kit, cross, Specialized care
    Specialized care

    We have several special clinics that treat complex conditions that require the input from several medical specialists, both from GI and other specialists such as surgeons, feeding therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists and many others if needed.

  • admin, gears, Follow-up and monitoring, family involvement
    Coordinated care

    Our doctors, nurses and staff work closely together to develop a personalized care plan for your child. We also work closely with your pediatrician to provide your child with seamless ongoing care.

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    Emergency endoscopy

    We perform routine and emergency endoscopic procedures on children every day to ensure the fastest possible care. We have the expertise, experience and specialized child-sized equipment to provide the best results for your child.

Defining Personalized Care: Hannah Kinslow's story

Hannah Kinslow lights up any room she enters, including those at her second home, Children’s Hospital. Hannah was born with a serious form of Hirschsprung’s disease, spent months in Vanderbilt’s NICU, and at 6 years old has regular specialty visits as part of her comprehensive treatment. Featured physician: Kelly Thomsen, M.D.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

Locations