Nationally ranked: U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks our GI Program as among the nation’s best. We provide the best possible care for GI symptoms in kids. Our team of experts can help you and your family manage health issues that affect digestion.
Support for healthy habits: We offer two expert-led programs to help your child build lasting lifestyle changes. The Lifestyle Medicine Collaborative Clinic and the NEW Kids™ Program focus on nutrition, exercise, sleep and emotional well-being.
Expert clinical care: Our pediatric GI team is well known as one of the largest and most well-rounded in the country. Our experts diagnose and treat digestive health issues of all kinds. Our teams bring together the skills of experts across many areas to care for children with obesity and related disorders. In addition to lifestyle counseling, our team may consider weight loss medications for older children.
Focus on kids: We know that kids need different care than adults. Our team at Children’s Wisconsin has expertise in managing diverse GI issues in infants, kids and teens. We take a whole-child approach to care. We’re always thinking about your child’s growth, physical and emotional development and age-related social issues.
Education and emotional support: We support your family at every stage of care. We teach you about your child’s digestive issues and explain what to expect. Our care team works with you and your family to manage the physical and emotional impacts of GI disease.
Surgical weight loss support: For teens who meet certain criteria, our team may recommend bariatric surgery as part of a long-term plan. We work closely with the Children’s Wisconsin Bariatric Surgery Program. We make sure your child is fully prepared before and supported after surgery.
