Gastroenterology
Every child gets a tummy ache or the flu once in awhile, but ongoing symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or poor growth may be cause for concern. Unlike adults, children are still growing, so it’s important to see someone with special training and expertise in pediatric digestive problems. A pediatric gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in digestive system disorders affecting infants, children, and adolescents. University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is home to the most comprehensive gastroenterology service in Eastern Iowa and offers expert diagnosis and care for children with stomach, intestinal, and liver disorders. We believe parents and family members know their children best, so at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, you’re an equal partner on the pediatric health care team. We listen to you and your child so that we can work together to improve your child’s health and well-being.Digestive System
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Patient Stories
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Cooper Foster
Cooper was very sick as a baby. At 1 month old, he was hospitalized for repeated vomiting, issues with weight gain, and difficulty with normal bowel movements. Over the course of 10 days at a Cedar Rapids hospital, his condition turned dangerously worse.Read more -
Looking back, moving forward
For years, Myat Haggart’s parents have been searching for answers. Myat, a 10-year-old living in New York City, has been blind since age 5. He also wears bilateral hearing aids to help with hearing loss and has other health issues.
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Konner Guyer
Konner and his twin brother, Kolby, were born in Des Moines prematurely at 28 weeks gestation. Unfortunately, Kolby passed away when he was 6 days old. Konner was transferred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital for advanced care.Read more -
Hayden Despenas
Hayden was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a rare form of muscular dystrophy, in 2012. He wants to help other children with muscular dystrophy by raising money for research. Hayden also serves as an honorary firefighter with the Mason City Fire Department.Read more -
Makayla Bell
Makayla was born three weeks premature at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital with additional birth defects. The doctors diagnosed her with OEIS syndrome, which occurs in just one of 300,000 infants. Once Makayla was born, a team of pediatric specialists worked together to develop a plan of care and she had her first surgery at just five days old.
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Locations and Contact
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UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing 105 East 9th Street Coralville, Iowa 52241
Hours
- Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m to 5 p.m..
- Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
Contact
- Phone: 319-467-2000
- Toll free: 855-467-3700
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In House Directions: Elevator F, Level 2UI Stead Family Children's Hospital 2400 Colloton Pavilion
200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52242Hours
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact
- Appointment: 319-356-2229
- Emergency: 319-356-1616
- Toll Free: 888-573-KIDS (5437)
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital–Quad Cities 865 Lincoln Road Bettendorf, Iowa 52272
Contact
- Phone: 563-344-2240
- Toll free: 877-386-9105
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University of Iowa Health Care–Cedar Falls 2624 Orchard Drive Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Contact
- 855-543-2884
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10th Street Medical Building 411 10th Street, Suite 150 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
Contact
- 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
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Center for Digestive Health Genesis West Pavillion 2 Suite 4300 (4th floor) Davenport, Iowa 52804
Contact
- Phone: 563-421-0406
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Mercy Medical Center 250 Mercy Drive Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Contact
- Phone: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
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Mercy Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic 910 North Eisenhower Mason City, Iowa 50401
Contact
- Phone: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
