Specialized Programs

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

The Division has one of the largest centers for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the state. A multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and social workers provide comprehensive medical care, nutritional counseling, and emotional support for children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease/ulcerative colitis).

The Division hosts support groups and educational meetings for patients and their families. Additionally, members of the division participate in educational and social events sponsored by the New Jersey chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and serve on local and national committees advancing research and education for these disorders. 

As a nationally recognized center for excellence, the Pediatric IBD center offers access to the latest research and clinical trials for our patients.

Joel R. Rosh, MD, Director

Center for Pediatric Irritable Bowel and Motility Disorders

This is the only center in New Jersey dedicated to the full gastrointestinal evaluation of children, including motility testing.  The Center provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care through innovative approaches in the treatment, education, and research of children with irritable bowel disease syndrome, chronic abdominal pain, defecation disorders, and feeding problems of children.

In collaboration with specialists at Atlantic Integrative Medicine's Mind Body Center, physicians apply both traditional and integrative medical approaches for a variety of pediatric gastrointestinal disorders. The Center has grown to be one of the most active motility centers in the country.

The Center for Pediatric Irritable Bowel and Motility Disorders offers an internationally recognized functional bowel disorders program that provides the newest treatment advances developed through federally funded research and multiple collaborative efforts in clinical research.

Nader N. Youssef, MD, MBA, Director