About
Board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Drs. Rajeev Nagpal and Christopher Smith, along with Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Mensch APN, are dedicated to providing children and their families with accessible medical care. The staff has extensive experience diagnosing and treating babies and children up to age 18 with Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as constipation and jaundice. The doctors also perform colonoscopies, as needed. With seven locations throughout Illinois, the center offers convenient access to specialist care in the Southern and Western Chicago suburbs. Their welcoming and compassionate staff strive to make every patient feel right at home.
Insurance & payment
The Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Health Net, and HealthPartners.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health Net
- HealthPartners
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Celiac Disease
The doctors at The Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition diagnose and treat celiac disease in children.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The staff has extensive experience diagnosing and treating babies and children up to age 18 with inflammatory bowel disease.
Colonoscopy
The doctors at The Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition perform colonoscopies, as needed.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The doctors diagnose and treat irritable bowel syndrome in children.
Constipation
The staff has extensive experience diagnosing and treating babies and children up to age 18 with constipation.
Jaundice
The doctors diagnose and treat jaundice in children.