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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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 -
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
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: 855-543-2884
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Mercy Medical Center 250 Mercy Drive
Dubuque, Iowa 52001Contact
- Phone: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
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Mercy Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic 910 North Eisenhower
Mason City, Iowa 50401Contact
- Phone: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
