About
They provide help managing common and uncommon gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional problems in children. Board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Drs. Rajeev Nagpal and Christopher Smith, along with Nurse Practitioners Stephanie Mensch APN and Jessica Espinoza APRN, 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 various gastrointestinal issues, including 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 for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition offers convenient access to specialist care in the Southern and Western Chicago suburbs.
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 Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition provides help managing common and uncommon gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional problems in children with celiac disease.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 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 Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition has extensive experience diagnosing and treating babies and children up to age 18 with irritable bowel syndrome.
Constipation
The Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition has extensive experience diagnosing and treating babies and children up to age 18 with constipation.
Jaundice
The Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition has extensive experience diagnosing and treating babies and children up to age 18 with jaundice.