Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GI) Patient Stories

After a liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with his father as the donor, Alejandro is an active and energetic 5-year-old.

When Marina was 8, her family moved from Egypt to the U.S. to get the best care for her kidney condition. Today, Marina is in college.

Claire, 3, is loving her new-found energy after having a liver transplant at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Pediatric Transplant Center.

Haley had a life-saving liver transplant when she was 4. Now 15, she’s an active teenager who players lacrosse and enjoys cheerleading.

Parker is an energetic, fun-loving 2-year-old. When he was a year old, a liver transplant saved his life. The live donor was his mother’s best friend.

A health scare for 3-year-old Grant led to an unexpected diagnosis for him and his 5-year-old brother Shane: celiac disease.

After diagnosing him with celiac disease, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has helped Jack, 12, and his family transition to gluten-free eating.

Jared has been gluten-free for 9 years. He credits the Center for Celiac Disease for their education and support in helping him manage his celiac disease.

With help from the Center for Celiac Disease, 8-year-old Justyna can maintain a busy schedule including acting, modeling and school.