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 Children's Hospital. We also have clinics in Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Jackson and Cookeville, Tennessee.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all conditions related to digestion, nutrition and liver function, including:
- Chronic nausea
- Clostridium difficile colitis
Meet Your Care Team
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. AndersonMD, MSCI
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Interventional Endoscopy, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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. BhattMD
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Lynette A. GillisMD
- Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplantation, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Pediatric Liver Transplant
Carly M. BhaveCRNP, MSN
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Pediatric Liver Transplant
Stacy L. HawkinsMSN, PNP
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Elizabeth P. KennedyMSN, PNP
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Lisa L. LachenmyerMSN, PNP
- Esophageal Diseases, Functional Bowel Disorder, Nutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Anorectal manometry
- Bravo probe (wireless pH monitoring)
- Colonic motility test