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Pediatric Gastroenterology

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We combine our expertise in pediatric gastrointestinal diseases with advanced diagnostics and therapies to provide the highest quality medical care to infants, children and teens with digestive problems. We focus on concerns unique to pediatric patients, including growth, physical and emotional development, and age-related social issues.

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Appointments 330-543-4488

Department: 330-543-4488

About Gastroenterology

We have a team of board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists, certified pediatric nurse practitioners, pediatric nurses, registered dietitians and social workers. Our program is ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report.

Our team is experienced in diagnosing and treating all types of gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreas disorders such as celiac disease, gastroesophageal reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, and pancreatitis.

We also collaborate with specialists from allergy and immunology to diagnose and treat eosinophilic esophagitis, a complex condition that causes digestive problems but is closely associated with allergies, including food allergies.

Our specialists provide such services as:

  • Anorectal manometry
  • Antroduodenal manometry
  • Capsule endoscopy (PillCam)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colonic manometry
  • EndoFLIP® 
  • Esophageal manometry
  • Flexsigmoidoscopy
  • Gastric stimulation
  • Hydrogen/methane breath testing
  • IB-STIM
  • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
  • pH impedance testing
  • Upper endoscopy

Our center is also part of ImproveCareNow (ICN), an international, multicenter network with the goal of transforming care and improving outcomes for children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This partnership provides access to the best evidence, and tools for helping patients with IBD get better faster and stay well longer.®

Gastroenterology, Akron

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Gastroenterology, Beachwood

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Beachwood
Akron Children's Health Center, Beachwood
3733 Park East Drive
Suite 230
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Gastroenterology, Boardman

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Suite A2100
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Gastroenterology, Boston Heights

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Boston Heights
Akron Children's Health Center, Boston Heights
328 East Hines Hill Road
Suite 3
Boston Heights, Ohio 44236
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Gastroenterology, Mansfield

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Mansfield
Akron Children's Health Center, Mansfield
1029 South Trimble Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Department: 419-521-2900

Gastroenterology, Marietta

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marietta
Memorial Health System
Wayne Street Medical Campus
320 East 8th St., Suite 140
Marietta, Ohio 45750
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Gastroenterology, Medina

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Medina
Akron Children's Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care, Medina
3443 Medina Road
Door 1 (Suite 108)
Medina, Ohio 44256
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Gastroenterology, North Canton

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, North Canton
Akron Children's Health Center, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
North Canton, Ohio 44720
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Gastroenterology, Warren

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Warren
5000 East Market Street
Suite 29
Warren, Ohio 44484
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Department: 330-856-8000

Gastroenterology, Wooster

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Wooster
Akron Children's Health Center, Wooster
3807 Friendsville Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

DEPARTMENT HEADS:
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Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro, MD

Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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PHYSICIANS/PROVIDERS:
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Amanda Abou-Fadel, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Christine Carter-Kent, MD

Interim Medical Director, Healthy Active Living Program, Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Shivani Gupta, DO

Director, Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program

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Sameer Imdad, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Katherine Lamparyk, PsyD

Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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Christine Pasquarella, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist; Medical Director, Infusion Center

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Corey Scherer, DO

Pediatric Gastroenterologist: Site Director, Boardman Campus

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Carolyn Vespoli, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Kevin Watson, MD, FAAP

Pediatric Gastroenterologist; Assistant Director, Clinical Informatics, Specialty Systems

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Matthew Wyneski, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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NURSE PRACTITIONERS/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS:
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Melissa Lukes, APRN-CNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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OTHER PROVIDERS:

Tina Enberg, RN

Nurse Program Coordinator, Neurogastroenterology and Motility

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Open Clinical Studies

Safety and Efficacy of Nexium in Pediatric Patients with Erosive Esophagitis

The purpose of this study is to look at the use of Nexium in helping to heal Erosive Esophagitis (EE), which is irritation in the pipe that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. This study will look at children aged 1-11 years old.

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IBD ImproveCareNow Registry - working to improve the care and health of children with inflammatory bowel disease

ImproveCareNow is a network of thousands of doctors, health care professionals and patients who work together to improve the care and health of children with inflammatory bowel disease.

Research participants allow their healthcare providers to submit information about their health and medical status, tests, treatments and treatment response as well as information about daily experience with IBD and overall well-being. Beyond gender, age and zip code, the patient information will be non-identifiable.

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What families are saying...…

“Dr Pascarella is AMAZING! I have had parents come to me and ask how we got answers to my sons bowel issues to get diagnosed with the Hirschsprungs Disease and I send them to her! She is our lifesaver! And we will FOREVER be thankful for a doctor who never gave up until we all had answers!!!!!!!”

— Anonymous

Conditions and Treatments:

Achalasia, abdominal pain, biliary atresia, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, chronic diarrhea, constipation/encopresis, diverticulitis, dysphasia, esophageal reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, failure to thrive, feeding difficulties, feeding tubes maintenance and support (NG tube, G tube, ND tube, NJ tube, GJ tube, J tube), formula intolerance, fructose intolerance, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hepatitis, Hirschsprung disease, indeterminate colitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), lactose intolerance, liver diseases, pancreatitis, short bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), stomach ulcers, sucrose intolerance, superior mesenteric artery syndrome, ulcerative colitis

Awarded America's Best Children's Hospital for Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal surgery in 2024

Awarded America's Best Children's Hospital for Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal surgery in 2024

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