Pediatric Digestive Health

Why Choose Us?

Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions can be complex to diagnose and stressful for families who are waiting for answers. Our team is specifically trained to treat kids. We practice with compassion and provide support to caregivers, families, and kiddos every step of the way, from diagnosis to treatment and progress.

Your child will receive high-quality, safe, and effective care.
Our team works with you to provide complete, evidence-based, family-centered care customized to your child’s needs.
Billings Clinic has the most comprehensive group of pediatric sub-specialists in the area, which allows our teams to collaborate closely across specialties to provide the best care for your child.

Pediatric Gastroenterology Team

Our pediatric gastro team is led by board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, Maria Lourdes Herrera, MD. Our team practices a collaborative approach to medicine, which means we work together with physicians, nurses and dietitians, to provide the best outcomes for your child.

Pediatric Gastroenterology Conditions We Treat

Our team provides care for the following pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology conditions and more:

Celiac disease
Chronic abdominal pain
Chronic diarrhea
Constipation
Esophageal disorders
Nausea and vomiting
Nutritional disorders
Failure to thrive
Feeding and swallowing problems
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastrointestinal infections
Inflammatory bowel disease
Intestinal motility disorders
Liver disease
Pancreatic disease

Pediatric Gastroenterology Services We Offer

Upper endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Pill capsule endoscopy
Liver biopsy
Coordination with regional centers for mobility, advanced pediatric endoscopy and liver transplant

Additional Information

GI Kids

The GI Kids website is the patient outreach and education effort of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPHGAN), an organization of more than 2600 pediatric gastroenterologists. It contains doctor-reviewed parent friendly information sheets on a variety of pediatric gastrointestinal conditions to help families understand their digestive health, work with their providers and live a more independent life.

Functional Abdominal Pain Resources

The Kid Stomach Pain is an educational website for families with children that have functional abdominal pain. It contains resources on options for treatment, living with abdominal pain and working with their medical team.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research. The parents and caregivers interactive page has videos and resources for mental health, nutrition, complementary medicine and IBD education. The teen page has an online support group, blog and information on college transition.

Schedule an Appointment

Get top-notch pediatric care at Billings Clinic. Schedule online or call your nearest clinic for same-day appointments and complete pediatric services.