GI for Kids is a private, comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition center located in Knoxville, Tennessee. At our facility, we provide radiology services, ultrasound, allergy testing, an infusion center, specialized pediatric phlebotomists and a state of the art laboratory. In addition to our team of gastroenterologists, we have a registered dietitian and behavioral health provider all offering evidence-based care. We are dedicated to accurately diagnosing and effectively treating those patients with pediatric gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional health concerns. Our team works together to understand the social and emotional needs of each patient and coordinate care that serves the patient as a whole. We recognize the need for clinical research and are actively involved in advancing medical treatments. We also support the community with two non-profit organizations that provide college and camp scholarships every year.
Our Mission Statement:
To be a comprehensive, multidisciplinary center of excellence in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. A modern standalone facility, where care is evidence-based and up-to-date, combining holistic, psychological and nutritional support for your child in an affordable and efficient way.
Triglycerides, or fats, are often classified by their size as either short-, medium-, or long chain triglycerides. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are found only in small amounts in food. In our bodies, they are produced in the intestines as a byproduct of carbohydrate and fiber digestion. SCFAs are used to feed the lining of…
Going on three months since the infant formula shortage began, we are aware of the stress and concern this has caused families with young children. In recent days, President Biden invoked Defense Production Act, Nestle Nutrition ordered shipments of formula from other countries, and Abbott Nutrition has come to an agreement to restart production. While…
We are now offering cooking classes at GI for Kids for this summer! These classes are open to the community and all ages. You do not have to be a patient at GIFK to participate. Each class will include an interactive cooking demonstration and nutrition education. Call our office at 865-546-3998 to sign up! …
On April 21st, 2022, the CDC released a health advisory regarding a recent outbreak of acute hepatitis in pediatric patients in Alabama. Hepatitis, a term referring to inflammation of the liver, can occur in otherwise healthy children after developing a viral infection, especially by one of the hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, or E).…
Carbohydrate Digestion: Carbohydrates are in many foods that we eat. Ultimately, carbohydrates are broken down to glucose and used for energy that allows our body to function and for you to do all your daily activities. Let’s take a look at the different types of carbohydrates and how we digest and absorb them: …
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Over the past few years, doctors have noticed an increase in the number of pediatric patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, which is a chronic disorder characterized by autoimmune-related inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract including the colon and intestines, and includes both Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). The…
1975 Town Center Blvd,
Knoxville, TN 37922
A Visit with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Administering a G-Tube Feeding using a Syringe
Administering a G-Tube Feeding using Gravity Feeding
Administering a Tube Feeding using a Feeding Pump
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Bacterial Overgrowth Breath Test
Celiac Disease / Gluten Intolerance
Colazal (Balsalazide Disodium)
Colonoscopy Preparation (1 to 5 years of age)
Colonoscopy Preparation (10 to 18 years of age MOVIPREP)
Colonoscopy Preparation (10 to 18 years of age)
Colonoscopy Preparation (Children under 1 year of age)
Compliance problems with medical regimens
Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID)
Coping with Pain and Stress Related to Gall Bladder Disease
Cortenema (Hydrocortisone rectal)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Fecal Pancreatic Elastase Stool Testing
Gastrostomy Tube Placement and Changes
Healthy Eating Tips for Families
Ileoanal Reservoir (Pouch) Surgery
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Diet
Lomotil (diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate tablets and solution)
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
GI For Kids – Cleveland, Tennessee
GI For Kids – Crossville, Tennessee
GI For Kids – Knoxville, Tennessee
GI For Kids – Morristown, Tennessee
Miralax (Polyethylene glycol 3350)
Nasogastric (NG) Tube Placement
Nexium (Esomeprazole Magnesium)
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nutrition: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Phenergan (Promethazine Hydrochloride)
Polyps in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Prevpac – lansoprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin
Pulmicort (budesonide inhalation)
Pursuing Behavioral Health Services
Pylera (Metronidazole, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, and Tetracylcline Hydrocholoride)
Qvar (Beclomethasone) Oral Inhalation
Sacrosidase Oral Solution (Sucraid)*
Serum Infliximab/HACA Measurement
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN)
Zegerid (Omeprazole / Sodium Bicarbonate)
Zofran (Ondansetron Hydrochloride)
1975 Town Center Blvd,
Knoxville, TN 37922
A Visit with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Administering a G-Tube Feeding using a Syringe
Administering a G-Tube Feeding using Gravity Feeding
Administering a Tube Feeding using a Feeding Pump
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Bacterial Overgrowth Breath Test
Celiac Disease / Gluten Intolerance
Colazal (Balsalazide Disodium)
Colonoscopy Preparation (1 to 5 years of age)
Colonoscopy Preparation (10 to 18 years of age MOVIPREP)
Colonoscopy Preparation (10 to 18 years of age)
Colonoscopy Preparation (Children under 1 year of age)
Compliance problems with medical regimens
Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID)
Coping with Pain and Stress Related to Gall Bladder Disease
Cortenema (Hydrocortisone rectal)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Fecal Pancreatic Elastase Stool Testing
Gastrostomy Tube Placement and Changes
Healthy Eating Tips for Families
Ileoanal Reservoir (Pouch) Surgery
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Diet
Lomotil (diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate tablets and solution)
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
GI For Kids – Cleveland, Tennessee
GI For Kids – Crossville, Tennessee
GI For Kids – Knoxville, Tennessee
GI For Kids – Morristown, Tennessee
Miralax (Polyethylene glycol 3350)
Nasogastric (NG) Tube Placement
Nexium (Esomeprazole Magnesium)
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nutrition: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Phenergan (Promethazine Hydrochloride)
Polyps in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Prevpac – lansoprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin
Pulmicort (budesonide inhalation)
Pursuing Behavioral Health Services
Pylera (Metronidazole, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, and Tetracylcline Hydrocholoride)
Qvar (Beclomethasone) Oral Inhalation
Sacrosidase Oral Solution (Sucraid)*
Serum Infliximab/HACA Measurement
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN)
Zegerid (Omeprazole / Sodium Bicarbonate)
Zofran (Ondansetron Hydrochloride)
