Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Pediatric

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
Provides care to children with diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract (esophagus, stomach and bowel) and / or liver.

Diagnoses and provides long-term management of gastrointestinal (GI) tract (e.g., esophagus, stomach, bowels) diseases and / or the liver. This includes:

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn)
  • eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (allergies) and food intolerance
  • peptic ulcer disease (stomach sores)
  • severe functional gastrointestinal diseases (stomach muscles not working correctly)
  • gastrointestinal motility disorders (stomach hurts a lot and may need medicine or different food)
  • inflammatory bowel disease (stomach pain that may need medicine)
  • celiac disease (gluten allergy)
  • children with Intestinal failure - Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) dependent (kids who can't eat food by mouth, given food through a tube)
  • chronic diarrhea
  • failure to thrive after pediatric assessment (kids not growing well)
  • liver disease (chronic and acute) (liver problems)
  • liver and multivisceral (small intestine, and other abdominal organs at the same time) transplantation

Key Provider: dietitians, doctors, occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, physical therapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility
Yes, Ages 0 - 18 years of age from central and northern Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-248-5555 (Central Booking)
Telephone
780-248-5420 (Administration)
Fax
1-888-353-1157 (Fax Referral - toll free)
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms.
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 5, 2024
Address
8440 112 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7

This facility provides a range of healthcare services for children including a 24/7 emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
07:45 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
07:45 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
07:45 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
07:45 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
07:45 AM to 04:00 PM
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