Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Patient Stories

The care Ashley received at CHOP changed her family's life forever. Years later, her mother, Polly, is giving back by leaving a legacy gift that will help future generations of children.

After a complex VACTERL diagnosis at birth, John and his family turned to CHOP for expert, compassionate care through multiple surgeries and long‑term bowel management.

After a two-stage Foker procedure to connect his esophagus at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cameron continues to heal and grow with ongoing support.

When perianal Crohn’s disease kept Sam from competing as a gymnast, she turned to CHOP to get her symptoms under control and back to the sport she loves.

A unique clinic at CHOP was able to resolve Maria’s unique combination of bowel and urinary problems. Her mom calls the care Maria received at NEBULA “unbelievable.”

Through CHOP’s NEBULA program, a teen with Fowler’s syndrome and constipation gets a sacral nerve stimulator implant and gains independence and confidence.

Unique collaborative CHOP program combines Urology, GI and Surgery experts to help Gloriana control incontinence and constipation.

Sisters Charlotte, 9, and Taylor, 8, are living gluten-free since being diagnosed with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, respectively.

Annalise suffered with undiagnosed pain for two years before being referred to the Integrative Food Reactions Clinic at CHOP. Now, she has found sweet relief from her symptoms.

Diagnosed with celiac disease in first grade, Emma, now 9, rallies for changes in food labeling to better protect kids like her.