Specialties & Conditions Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Program
The Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases (EGID) Program is devoted to the comprehensive care and research of children diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), eosinophilic gastritis (EG), eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE), and eosinophilic colitis (EC). Located at our Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park, the program serves the growing number of children who suffer from EoE, EG, EGE, and EC.
We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team made up of specialists from many different areas. Combining several areas of expertise into every diagnosis ensures that our patients have the most thorough and best care possible. The team includes:
Our team also provides state-of-the-art diagnostic testing including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic functional luminal impedance probe (EndoFLIP), pH impedance probe, allergy blood testing and skin prick testing. To treat esophageal rings and strictures, we offer endoscopic balloon dilation. The treatments offered are individualized to the specific needs of the patients.
Treatment for EGIDs required specialized elimination diets and medications.
The dietary options are guided by an experienced dietitian, and include:
The drug treatment options include oral steroids and swallowed steroids:
The EGID Program is led by Joshua B. Wechsler, MD, MSCI, EGID Program Director.
The other members of the team include:
If you'd like to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists, call 1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS.DOC®) or visit our Appointments page for more information.
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