Location
Yawkey Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor, 850 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Referral Contact Information
Phone: 617-414-4520
Fax: 617-414-5741
Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Special Instructions
For BMC PCP: Please fill out referral form in Logician
For Non-BMC PCP: Please fax referral form
Instructions for Patients Scheduling Appointments
Patients can call 617-414-4520 to make appointments
Contact for Referral Questions and Overbooking
Tina Goff, RN
Phone: 617-414-4587
Fax: 617-414-5741
Pager: 8883
Associated Providers
Claudio Morera, MD
Mary Ellen Stolecki, PNP
The
Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic provides consultation, diagnosis
and treatment to patients with a variety of problems related to the
gastrointestinal system. Some of the problems in patients referred
by primary care physicians to this clinic include:
- Recurrent abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Recurrent Vomiting
- Blood in the stool
- Bloody emesis
- Weight loss or poor weight gain
- Hepatitis and other liver diseases
- Gallstones
- Jaundice in the newborn
In
the process of evaluation, certain tests of blood, urine and stool,
and imaging studies such as X-rays and ultrasound may be necessary
for diagnosis. In addition, a number of specialized tests are available
through the Pediatric Gastroenterology service, including:
- Lactose breath hydrogen test
- D-Xylose absorption test
- Endoscopy and biopsy of the esophagus,
stomach, and first portion of the small intestine.
- Endoscopy and biopsy of the colon.
- Liver biopsy
- Rectal biopsy
- Esophageal pH probe study
- Rectal manometry
- Esophageal manometry
We promise the following:
- A comprehensive evaluation, including a thorough
history-taking and
physical examination, will be done for every new patient referred
to
this clinic.
- The patient will be given a clear explanation
about the potential causes
of his or her problem and about tests which are indicated to make
the
diagnosis.
- The patient will be informed regarding the risks
of any procedure, and
will receive instructions for any tests that require special preparations.
- For any treatment, the patient will be informed
about the expected
goal of treatment and any potential side-effects.
- A follow-up visit or several visits may be necessary
to determine if the
diagnosis is correct or if the treatment goal has been accomplished.
- The staff will be courteous to all patients
in all encounters.
- All information will be kept confidential.
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