Department of Medicine

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Comprehensive Care for Gastrointestinal, Liver, and Nutritional Disorders in Children

Pediatric Gastroenterology

The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division at SKMC provides advanced diagnosis and management for children and adolescents with a wide range of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders. The division offers a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring individualized care for complex conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and feeding disorders. With a focus on innovative treatment options and advanced diagnostic techniques, SKMC remains at the forefront of pediatric gastroenterological care in the region.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Specialized Multidisciplinary Team

SKMC brings together pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists, clinical dietitians, GI nurse coordinators, and pharmacists to provide integrated and comprehensive care.

Expertise in Transplant Care

SKMC is one of the few centers providing specialized post-liver and small bowel transplant care, ensuring seamless follow-up and optimal patient outcomes.

Advanced Endoscopic Services

Offering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including specialized interventions such as fecal microbiota transplantation.

Commitment to Innovation and Expansion

SKMC continuously enhances its services to meet the growing demand for pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology care, with a 31% increase in service utilization over the past three years.

24/7 Inpatient Coverage

The division ensures round-the-clock availability for managing complex gastrointestinal cases, including emergencies and critical care consultations.

Our Expertise 

Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Abdominal Pain and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Chronic Constipation and Diarrhea
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
  • Pancreatic Disorders (Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis)

Nutritional Disorders

  • Nutritional Deficiencies and Malnutrition
  • Underweight and Overweight Conditions
  • Feeding Disorders and Tube Feeding
  • Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Support and Monitoring

Hepatology and Liver Disorders

  • Acute and Chronic Liver Disease
  • Pre- and Post-Liver Transplant Care
  • Biliary Atresia and Metabolic Liver Disorders

Transplant Services

  • Comprehensive Post-Liver and Small Bowel Transplant Care
  • Long-Term Monitoring and Management of Transplant-Associated Complications

Specialized Procedures and Services

  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopies
  • Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)
  • Pre- and Post-Endoscopy Care

Services

Innovations and Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

SKMC offers a range of advanced services and technologies to enhance the management of pediatric gastrointestinal and liver disorders. These include:

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)

A specialized service to treat recurrent Clostridium difficile infections and other emerging indications.

Comprehensive Endoscopic Services

SKMC provides a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, ensuring precise diagnosis and timely intervention.

Home Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Monitoring

Providing close monitoring and support for children receiving home TPN, ensuring safety and nutritional adequacy.

Biologic Therapy for IBD

Administration of monoclonal antibodies and other biologics through intravenous infusions to manage complex inflammatory bowel diseases.

Specialized Pre- and Post-Transplant Care

A structured approach to managing children before and after liver and intestinal transplants, ensuring optimal outcomes.

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Opening Hours

Our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that urgent medical care is always available whenever you need it.

Our working hours for outpatient and administrative services are as follows

Monday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM – 12:30 PM