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 the diagnosis and treatment of poor weight gain or weight loss in kids. Our team of experts can help you and your family manage health issues that affect how the body takes in nutrients.
Nutritional Care Program: Experts in the care of kids with nutritional issues. We care for kids with failure to thrive, feeding issues and intestinal failure. Using a mix of diet and medicines, we can work with you to optimize your child’s growth and health.
Intestinal Rehabilitation Program: Our experts care for kids who need nutrition through a vein or a feeding tube. We focus on guiding kids toward eating by mouth and reducing their need for IV nutrition.
Expert in complex digestive diseases: We offer nationally recognized programs for GI diseases. These include cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease and pancreatic or gallbladder disease. These clinics focus on expert, whole-child care for helping kids with even the most complex needs.
Research focus: We take part in national research studies to find better ways to treat digestive health issues in kids. Our team also works closely with other experts and clinics to give your child the most complete and connected care.
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 care teams bring together the skills of experts across many areas.
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.