Seeking Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Western Suburbs

We don't have the same problem exactly, but I was instructed to take my 3 year old daughter to a pediatric GI specialist as well. For her it is possible IBS. She complains of her stomach bothering her off and on throughout the day. She has always been very good on the growth charts so we don't have a weight issue. At first we got a recommendation for one at Childrens in Hyde park and decided that there was no way (unless we couldn't find another one) we wanted to take her all the way downtown for appointments. The doctor that we will be seeing is:
Rajeev Nagpal, MD.
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Clinical Interests:
Colitis, Colon/Rectal, Crohn's/Colitis,
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Growth Disorder,
Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Nutrition, Weight Loss Child

Languages Spoken: English
Medical Group: Center for Ped Gastro & Nutrit

Status: Independent Practitioner



Locations
Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology
4440 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone: ###-###-####
Fax: ###-###-####

Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology
25 N. Winfield Rd
Pediatric Clinic
Winfield, IL 60190

Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology
4151 Naperville Rd.
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: ###-###-####
Fax: ###-###-####

Hope this helps! We have to schedule the appointment for next week (or the next) and I can give an update if you are interested in finding out more about this doctor.

My 19 mos. old daughter at 12 months wasn't gaining weight and was having all kinds of digestive issues. We took her to Dr. Nagpal in Lisle, and he was the one that finally took me seriously (i knew she wasn't doing well, but the allergist, dermatologist, and pediatrician had not listened to me before).
He was able to get her on a formula that's helped, and along with Reliv, a nutritional supplement, she's gained weight and is so much healthier! Let me know if you're interested in having more info

My son needed a GI when he was 2. We saw Dr. Nagpal's partner, Dr. Christopher Smith. He was very nice, gentle, and really listened to my concerns.

Good luck to you and your daughter.

K.,

There are no reliable studies about the effect of long term use of Zantac and Prevacid in young kids.

Take your daughter to see the doctors at Homefirst. www.homefirst.com

We put our kids on an all natural digestive enzyme which completely alleviated their acid reflux and helped them gain weight. Zero risk and zero side effects.

Good luck!!

Hi K.,

I second the recommendation for Dr. Nagpal. He has been my son's doctor for almost a year and he is fantastic! I had concerns about my sons stomach but other ped's said he was fine. We brought him to Dr. Nagpal just to be sure and he diagnosed him immediately. He has a good bedside manner and is really good with our son. If you have any questions about him please let me know. K.