Pediatric gastroenterology

Liver tips

A virtual lecture & Q&A

Dr. Henkel discusses the initial evaluation of elevated liver enzymes in patients, when to refer, primary care management of patients with chronic liver diseases, and services available at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, including Fibroscan.

Presented by: Sarah Henkel, MD - Medical Director, Pediatric Hepatology, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology


Update on eosinophilic esophagitis

Dr. Freshwick provides an update on Eosinophilic Esophagitis including history and epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment and future direction.

Presented by: Peter Freswick MD, MSCI - Acting Section Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology


New advances in IBS and functional abdominal pain IB-stim

Dr. Hashemi provides an overview of IBS/ functional abdominal pain and treatment options including “IB-Stim.”

Presented by: Ishmaeel Hashemi, MD - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital