Gastroenterologists & Care Team
The pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition center at Miller Children’s has board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists and an expert pediatric gastroenterology care team that covers specialty and supportive care. These experts provide a full-range of pediatric gastroenterology care, from diagnosis, treatment, surgical care and post-procedure and follow-up care.
Board-Certified Pediatric Gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists are specialty physicians who diagnosis and treat disorders and diseases of the digestive system, including the liver, stomach and intestines.
- Richard K. Mathis, M.D., medical director, pediatric gastroenterology
Board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and CCS paneled
- Barry Arthur Steinmetz, M.D., careline director, pediatric outpatient specialty centers and assistant medical director, pediatric gastroenterology
Board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and CCS paneled
- Mini Mehra, M.D.
Board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and CCS paneled
- Sarah Sela-Herman, M.D.
Board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and CCS paneled
- Robert H. Tran, M.D.
- Board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and CCS paneled
Additional Members of the GI CCS Center Care Team
The registered nurse specialist provides communication among the child, family, primary care physician, neurology team and others involved in the care of the child. The nurse also provides any authorizations and medical information to any other care centers that will be caring for the patient. The nurse specialist also will educate all those involved in the child’s care.
Social workers help provide referrals to a broad range of community based agencies and organizations to assist the child and family in obtaining supportive care and assistance. The social worker also is available to provide crisis counseling, individual and family counseling.
Registered dieticians assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition programs, and evaluate and report the results. They also confer with doctors and other health care professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs.
Child Life Specialists or assistants can help your child better understand his or her condition and treatment while making him or her feel more comfortable during their stay or visit to Miller Children’s.
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