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

Teen makes full recovery from rumination syndrome, thanks to CHOP’s guidance and her positive attitude.

After years of mysterious GI symptoms, Catherine now has a diagnosis, successful treatment and has started a burgeoning new career as a chef.

Teen with celiac disease pens personal guide to gluten-free living for other newly diagnosed youth.

After being diagnosed and treated for a genetic disorder, Elliott’s troubling GI symptoms continued – leading CHOP doctors to discover he also had biliary atresia.

Teams from CHOP oncology, CHOP GI and Penn Medicine partnered to treat Colin’s high-risk leukemia and pancreas complications rarely seen in children.

Diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, Alexis, now 17, found treatment and renewed hope at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

As a baby, Josie received a liver transplant. This began a 10-year journey that included bonding with her donor’s family and a generous gift to help future transplant patients.

As COVID-19 swept through Philadelphia, Briana’s biliary atresia worsened. She needed a liver transplant. CHOP safely performed the surgery. Now Briana’s future is bright.

When CJ's slow growth prompted his parents to ask his pediatric for help, they had no idea it would result in not just CJ – but also his dad and sister – being diagnosed with celiac disease.

Learn how the Center for Celiac Disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia helped this family change their diets and get their son well.