Pediatrics – Gastroenterology

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The Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic at Boston Medical Center provides consultation, diagnosis and treatment to patients with a variety of problems related to the gastrointestinal system.

Some of the problems we treat 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

At Boston Medical Center we provide exceptional care, without exception. When your child is referred to our service, we promise the following:

• A comprehensive evaluation, including a thorough history-taking and physical examination;
  
  
• A clear explanation about the potential causes of the patient’s problem and about tests which are indicated to make a diagnosis;

• Full disclosure of the risks of any procedure, and instructions for any tests that require special preparations;
  
  
• A full and complete explanation of the expected goal of treatment and any potential side-effects;
  
  
• As many follow-up visits as may be necessary to determine if the diagnosis is correct or if the treatment goal has been accomplished;
  
  
• Courteous and professional service to all patients in all encounters; and
  
  
• Respect for your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information.