Gastroenterology Center
Wolfson Children's Hospital provides pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery in collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville.
Gastroenterology
Whether your child needs evaluation, treatment or ongoing management for a digestive disorder or complex gastrointestinal (GI) condition, we’re here to help. Equipped with the most up-to-date diagnostic services and a full spectrum of specialized testing, our skilled team offers personalized treatment so kids can feel better.
Why Wolfson
Wolfson Children’s has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 50 best children’s hospitals in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery. As a regional leader in pediatric gastrointestinal services, we offer the peace of mind that comes with nationally recognized excellence in patient care, education and research.
Patient-Centered Care
Our care approach is designed with the unique needs of children in mind. Our team includes board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners, clinical dietitians, speech therapists (who specialize in swallowing disorders), pulmonologists, otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat specialists) and other pediatric specialists who come together to treat children with life-changing digestive health conditions.
Gastroenterology Center
Wolfson Children's Hospital provides pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery in collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville.
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Programs and Services
We treat a wide range of common to complex digestive system conditions.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Ongoing care for inflammatory conditions of the colon, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Common Gastrointestinal (GI) Conditions
Treating children with common childhood GI-related problems including reflux, nausea, diarrhea and GI-tract foreign body removal
Liver Conditions
Treating liver and gallbladder-related conditions that affect the GI system
Nutritional Disorders
Helping children of all ages with conditions interfering with digestion and absorption
Team
Skilled doctors, nurses and staff members are at the core of the world-class gastroenterology care we provide at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Location
The Gastroenterology Center at Wolfson Children's Hospital serves children from North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Wolfson Children's is located on the south bank of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville. The Kids Walk connects our facilities with Nemours Children's Health for patient and family convenience.
Wolfson Children's Hospital
Gastroenterology Center
800 Prudential Drive
904.697.3600
Patient Stories
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Critical care saves newborn
Jovanni overcame gastroschisis, a gastrointestinal condition where the intestines develop outside of the abdomen.
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Rare conjoined twins successfully separated
Born with a shared small intestine, two livers and fused bile ducts, boys begin separate lives after separation surgery.
Read Carter and Conner’s Story -
Appendicitis is more common than you think
When abdominal pain was diagnosed as a case of acute appendicitis, 10-year-old Isabel had surgery just in time at Wolfson Children’s.
Read Isabel’s Story