
Katja K Kovacic, MD
- Assistant professor, the Medical College of Wisconsin
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8915 W. Connell CourtMilwaukee, WI 53226
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Dr. Kovacic is board certified in Pediatrics and a subspecialized Pediatric Gastroenterologist. She has expertise and special interest in managing patients with functional bowel, motility, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and feeding disorders. Part of the nationally recognized GI motility program at the Children's Wisconsin Center for Pediatric Neurogastroenterology, Motility and Autonomic Disorders, she performs motility testing including pH-impedance and esophageal, antroduodenal, colon and anorectal manometry studies. She is also part of the multidisciplinary Feeding Team. Her research is focused on developing better diagnostic tools and therapies for complex disorders such as chronic nausea and gastroparesis. Her primary goal is to help children and families who suffer from chronic and debilitating GI disorders achieve the best possible care and quality of life.
Certifications
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics
Areas of Interest
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Autonomic disorders
- Cyclic vomiting syndrome
- Functional abdominal pain
- Gastroparesis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Motility issues
- Neurogastrointestinal disorders
- Neurostimulation
Education and Awards
Education
- 2008, Dartmouth Medical School, MD
Residencies
- 2011, Rhode Island Hospital (Providence, RI) - Pediatrics
Fellowships
- 2014, Medical College of Wisconsin - PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY (PEDIATRICS)
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