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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Christopher Turnis
Christopher was born at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital at 34 weeks gestation with several organs that were severely damaged. The first of many surgeries took place when he was just 2 weeks old. Since birth, Christopher has undergone more than 40 surgeries and has spent more than 1,000 nights in the hospital.Read more -
Livia Jackson
Livia was referred to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital by her local doctor at age 5 after being diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome—a condition marked by episodes of severe vomiting and nausea.Read more -
Parent Blog: Elizabeth VanCamp
You're in the best possible hands there. We never felt worried about whether our daughter was receiving high quality care because the doctors (who are all top notch!) visited our room several times each day to give us updates, our questions were answered thoroughly, and when we advocated for something for her, we were listened to.Read more -
Parent Blog: Kendra Mennen
Heather was referred to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital with a distended abdomen when she was about 8 months old. Read more -
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
Locations and Contact
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UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing
105 East 9th Street
Coralville, Iowa 52241Hours
- 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: UI Stead Family Children's Hospital public elevator, 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: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
- Emergency: 319-356-1616
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital–Quad Cities
Suite 400
865 Lincoln Road
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722Contact
- Appointments: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
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University of Iowa Health Care–Cedar Falls
2624 Orchard Drive
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613Contact
- 855-543-2884
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital–10th Street
411 10th Street S.E., Suite 150
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403Hours
- Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Contact
- Phone: 319-363-3600
- Fax: 319-363-9971
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Mercy Medical Center
250 Mercy Drive
Dubuque, Iowa 52001Contact
- Phone: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
