Mary Bridge Children's Hospital

• inflammatory bowel disease
• short bowel syndrome
• failure to thrive – feeding difficulties
• allergy diseases
• celiac disease
• gastroesophageal reflux
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• abdominal pain
• chronic diarrhea
• constipation
• motility disorders
• liver disease
• Motility studies: esophageal, anorectal, and biofeedback training
• Constipation & Encopresis Clinic
• Pre- and post-liver and small bowel transplant program provided in conjunction with Stanford University
• Special procedures:
  • high definition colonoscopy
  • upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • capsule endoscopy
  • liver and rectal biopsy
  • hydrogen breath test
  • pH impedence studies
• Feeding team for children with feeding problems
• Feeding tube placement provided by surgeon or interventional radiologist
• Feeding management provided by GI Clinic staff

CONVENIENT CARE, CLOSER TO HOME.

Our Gastroenterology Clinic team makes regular visits to Mary Bridge outreach clinics in Covington, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Olympia and Silverdale. If your child needs hospitalization or more extensive testing or treatment, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is nearby in Tacoma. Whichever location is used, children receive care from the same highly skilled physicians, nurses and health professionals that have made Mary Bridge a trusted name in pediatric care.

SPECIALISTS IN PEDIATRIC CARE

When families choose the Mary Bridge Gastroenterology Clinic for their children, they get the skills and expertise of our entire team. Our multidisciplinary approach means that children benefit from a team including pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatric nurse practitioner, pediatric registered nurses, dietitians, psychologists, occupational & speech therapists, GI technicians, child life specialists and social workers specifically trained in pediatric care.

YOUR PARTNER FOR SPECIALIZED PEDIATRIC CARE

You can count on us to provide the highest quality care for children. Our specialists work in partnership with you and your child’s primary care provider, so that specialized pediatric care is available when and where it’s needed most. Our providers are available for consultation to referring physicians 24 hours a day. We believe that working hand-in-hand with local physicians ensures the best results for everyone.

Visit the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition website at www.naspghan.org for more information on gastrointestinal disorders.

To schedule an appointment or for more information about the Mary Bridge Gastroenterology Clinic, call 253-792-6630.