Memorial Health University Physicians - Children's Care GI and Surgery

Our surgeons and gastroenterologists (GI) specialize in the medical needs of children, from birth to age 18.

If your child is suffering from a digestive, liver or nutritional issue, our providers can diagnose and treat it. Every child is different, so we will prescribe a course of treatment designed to meet and correct your child's individual need.

We are experienced in providing trusted, comprehensive pediatric care to families in Southeast Georgia. To learn more about what we treat, visit our services page.

We treat:

• Abdominal trauma (from accidents or impact incidents)
• Abdominal tumors
• Appendicitis
• Anal diseases (rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, fissures and polyps)
• Acute or chronic stomach pain
• Bariatric (weight loss) pediatric surgery
• Bedwetting and daytime wetting
• Bladder issues
• Cellulitis
• Chest wall deformities
• Chronic constipation
• Chronic or severe diarrhea
• Circumcision and repairs
• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (hole in the diaphragm) caused by birth defect and trauma
• Food allergies
• Gallbladder disease
• GERD (acid reflux)
• Head and neck tumors
• Hernia (umbilical, inguinal)
• Hirschsprung disease
• Hydrocele
• Hypospadias
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Intestine (closing of the intestines, better known as duodenal atresia/stenosis and bowel blockage)
• Kidney stones
• Lactose intolerance
• Liver disease
• Liver issues (biliary atresia)
• Lymph node disease
• Nutritional problems, including obesity
• Obstructions of the large colon or large intestine (including both cancerous and non cancerous)
• Ovarian tumors and torsion
• Pancreatitis
• Placement of ports and dialysis catheters
• Skin cancer (melanoma)
• Skin disorders (lesions, spitz nevus, Hidradenitis suppurativa)
• Spleen removals, cysts or masses
• Surgical critical care
• Testicular tumors
• Thyroid disease
• Tissue tumors
• Undescended testes
• Urinary tract infections
• Voiding issues
• Vomiting

Our pediatric surgeons are board-certified surgeons who specialize in children's surgical needs. They have completed additional training to become skilled in performing complex procedures that children may need.

If your child's pediatrician recommends surgery to correct a problem, ask for a referral to Children's Care - GI & Surgery.

We look forward to caring for you

We are honored that you have chosen us as your healthcare provider and look forward to caring for you. Please bring your insurance card, photo identification, payment and all medications (prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and supplements) you are currently taking. At each visit, we will verify your information, such as your name, address, phone number(s), insurance carrier, preferred pharmacy, changes in marital status, employer and authorized and/or emergency contacts.

New patients

If you are a new patient, please plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment. This will give you time to complete your paperwork.

Current patients

If you are a current patient, please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.