Desalegn T Yacob

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

PediatricsGastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Desalegn T. Yacob

Biography

Desale Yacob, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s and Medical Director of the GI Motility Center. He is also associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He attended the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical education. After completing his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk Virginia he came to Columbus where he completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s. His clinical interests span all areas of pediatric gastroenterology including motility disorders and functional gastrointestinal disorders. As Medical Director of the Motility Center, he evaluates and helps take care of children referred from around the nation. He also has a special interest in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Yacob’s research interest is in the area of functional gastrointestinal disorders and neurogastrointestinal disorders. He is also a member of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. He is named among the Best Doctors in America.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Motility

Medical Director

Sacral Nerve Stimulation

Physician Team

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction

Medical Director

Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support

Physician Team

Rumination Syndrome Program

Director

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Program Director

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Ahmad H, Levitt MA, Yacob D, Halleran DR, Gasior AC, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Langer JC. Evaluation and Management of Persistent Problems After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease in a Child. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2021 Oct 11; 23: 18.

                


                  Orsagh-Yentis DK, Ryan K, Hurwitz N, Diefenbach KA, Teich S, Mousa H, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Gastric electrical stimulation improves symptoms and need for supplemental nutrition in children with severe nausea and vomiting: A ten-year experience. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep; 33: e14199.

                


                  Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May; 232: 154-158.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs. 2021 May; 23: 307-314.

                


                  Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind-Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Position Paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Jan 1; 72: 168-180.

                


                  Yacob D, Kroon Van Diest AM, Di Lorenzo C. Functional abdominal pain in adolescents: case-based management. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2021; 12: 629-635.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Malamisura M, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The not-so-rare absent RAIR: Internal anal sphincter achalasia in a review of 1072 children with constipation undergoing high-resolution anorectal manometry. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Dec 10;  e14028.

                


                  Ambartsumyan L, Khlevner J, Nurko S, Rosen R, Kaul A, Pandolfino JE, Ratcliffe E, Yacob D, Li BUK, Punati J, Sood M, Rao SSC, Levitt MA, Cocjin JT, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Rosen JM, Belkind-Gerson J, Saps M, Garza JM, Fortunato JE, Schroedl RL, Keefer LA, Friedlander J, Heuckeroth RO, Rao M, El-Chammas K, Vaz K, Chumpitazi BP, Sanghavi R, Matta SKR, Danialifar T, Di Lorenzo C, Darbari A. Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic Symposium. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Aug; 71: e59-e67.

                


                  Vriesman MH, Wang L, Park C, Diefenbach KA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Comparison of antegrade continence enema treatment and sacral nerve stimulation for children with severe functional constipation and fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13809.

                


                  Heitmann PT, Wiklendt L, Thapar N, Borrelli O, Di Lorenzo C, Yacob DT, Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Nurko S, El-Chammas K, Kaul A, Benninga MA, Koppen IJN, Wattchow DA, Brookes SJH, Dinning PG. Characterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment-refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13851.

                


                  Kovacic K, Elfar W, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Raynor J, Mostamand S, Punati J, Fortunato JE, Saps M. Update on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future research. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Mar; 32: e13780.

                


                  Halleran DR, Lu PL, Ahmad H, Paradiso MM, Lehmkuhl H, Akers A, Hallagan A, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injection in children with functional anorectal and colonic disorders: A large institutional study and review of the literature focusing on complications. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54: 2305-2310.

                


                  Halleran DR, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Rentea RM, Vriesman MH, Maloof T, Lu PL, Onwuka A, Weaver L, Vaz KK, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. A comparison of Malone appendicostomy and cecostomy for antegrade access as adjuncts to a bowel management program for patients with functional constipation or fecal incontinence. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jan; 54: 123-128.

                


                  Koppen IJN, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Gregory Bates D, Thompson BP. Concerning our publication 'Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years': reply to M. D. Levin. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Oct; 48: 1678-1680.

                


                  Gasior A, Reck C, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Diefenbach KA, Yacob D, Lu P, Vaz K, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Surgical management of functional constipation: An intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Jun; 53: 1160-1162.

                


                  Alioto A, Di Lorenzo C, Montgomery ML, Yacob D. High Cost and Low Yield: The Diagnostic Evaluation of Rumination Syndrome in Pediatrics. J Pediatr. 2017 Jun; 185: 155-159.

                


                  Lu PL, Asti L, Lodwick DL, Nacion KM, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Alpert SA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Mousa HM. Sacral nerve stimulation allows for decreased antegrade continence enema use in children with severe constipation. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Apr; 52: 558-562.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Bates DG, Thompson BP. Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Mar; 47: 306-312.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Kuizenga-Wessel S, Lu PL, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Lane VA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Yacob D. Surgical decision-making in the management of children with intractable functional constipation: What are we doing and are we doing it right? J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Oct; 51: 1607-12.

                


                  Wood RJ, Yacob D, Levitt MA. Surgical options for the management of severe functional constipation in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Jun; 28: 370-9.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Dinning PG, Yacob D, Levitt MA, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: finally something is moving! Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 10: 141-55.

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2009

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2009

Residency

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Hospit

Date Completed: 06/30/2005

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/19/2002

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

                    Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

PediatricsGastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Desalegn T. Yacob

Biography

Desale Yacob, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s and Medical Director of the GI Motility Center. He is also associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He attended the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical education. After completing his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk Virginia he came to Columbus where he completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s. His clinical interests span all areas of pediatric gastroenterology including motility disorders and functional gastrointestinal disorders. As Medical Director of the Motility Center, he evaluates and helps take care of children referred from around the nation. He also has a special interest in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Yacob’s research interest is in the area of functional gastrointestinal disorders and neurogastrointestinal disorders. He is also a member of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. He is named among the Best Doctors in America.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Motility

Medical Director

Sacral Nerve Stimulation

Physician Team

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction

Medical Director

Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support

Physician Team

Rumination Syndrome Program

Director

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Program Director

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Ahmad H, Levitt MA, Yacob D, Halleran DR, Gasior AC, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Langer JC. Evaluation and Management of Persistent Problems After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease in a Child. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2021 Oct 11; 23: 18.

                


                  Orsagh-Yentis DK, Ryan K, Hurwitz N, Diefenbach KA, Teich S, Mousa H, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Gastric electrical stimulation improves symptoms and need for supplemental nutrition in children with severe nausea and vomiting: A ten-year experience. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep; 33: e14199.

                


                  Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May; 232: 154-158.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs. 2021 May; 23: 307-314.

                


                  Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind-Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Position Paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Jan 1; 72: 168-180.

                


                  Yacob D, Kroon Van Diest AM, Di Lorenzo C. Functional abdominal pain in adolescents: case-based management. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2021; 12: 629-635.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Malamisura M, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The not-so-rare absent RAIR: Internal anal sphincter achalasia in a review of 1072 children with constipation undergoing high-resolution anorectal manometry. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Dec 10;  e14028.

                


                  Ambartsumyan L, Khlevner J, Nurko S, Rosen R, Kaul A, Pandolfino JE, Ratcliffe E, Yacob D, Li BUK, Punati J, Sood M, Rao SSC, Levitt MA, Cocjin JT, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Rosen JM, Belkind-Gerson J, Saps M, Garza JM, Fortunato JE, Schroedl RL, Keefer LA, Friedlander J, Heuckeroth RO, Rao M, El-Chammas K, Vaz K, Chumpitazi BP, Sanghavi R, Matta SKR, Danialifar T, Di Lorenzo C, Darbari A. Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic Symposium. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Aug; 71: e59-e67.

                


                  Vriesman MH, Wang L, Park C, Diefenbach KA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Comparison of antegrade continence enema treatment and sacral nerve stimulation for children with severe functional constipation and fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13809.

                


                  Heitmann PT, Wiklendt L, Thapar N, Borrelli O, Di Lorenzo C, Yacob DT, Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Nurko S, El-Chammas K, Kaul A, Benninga MA, Koppen IJN, Wattchow DA, Brookes SJH, Dinning PG. Characterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment-refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13851.

                


                  Kovacic K, Elfar W, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Raynor J, Mostamand S, Punati J, Fortunato JE, Saps M. Update on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future research. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Mar; 32: e13780.

                


                  Halleran DR, Lu PL, Ahmad H, Paradiso MM, Lehmkuhl H, Akers A, Hallagan A, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injection in children with functional anorectal and colonic disorders: A large institutional study and review of the literature focusing on complications. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54: 2305-2310.

                


                  Halleran DR, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Rentea RM, Vriesman MH, Maloof T, Lu PL, Onwuka A, Weaver L, Vaz KK, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. A comparison of Malone appendicostomy and cecostomy for antegrade access as adjuncts to a bowel management program for patients with functional constipation or fecal incontinence. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jan; 54: 123-128.

                


                  Koppen IJN, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Gregory Bates D, Thompson BP. Concerning our publication 'Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years': reply to M. D. Levin. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Oct; 48: 1678-1680.

                


                  Gasior A, Reck C, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Diefenbach KA, Yacob D, Lu P, Vaz K, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Surgical management of functional constipation: An intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Jun; 53: 1160-1162.

                


                  Alioto A, Di Lorenzo C, Montgomery ML, Yacob D. High Cost and Low Yield: The Diagnostic Evaluation of Rumination Syndrome in Pediatrics. J Pediatr. 2017 Jun; 185: 155-159.

                


                  Lu PL, Asti L, Lodwick DL, Nacion KM, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Alpert SA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Mousa HM. Sacral nerve stimulation allows for decreased antegrade continence enema use in children with severe constipation. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Apr; 52: 558-562.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Bates DG, Thompson BP. Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Mar; 47: 306-312.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Kuizenga-Wessel S, Lu PL, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Lane VA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Yacob D. Surgical decision-making in the management of children with intractable functional constipation: What are we doing and are we doing it right? J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Oct; 51: 1607-12.

                


                  Wood RJ, Yacob D, Levitt MA. Surgical options for the management of severe functional constipation in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Jun; 28: 370-9.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Dinning PG, Yacob D, Levitt MA, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: finally something is moving! Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 10: 141-55.

View More Publications

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2009

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2009

Residency

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Hospit

Date Completed: 06/30/2005

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/19/2002

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

                    Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

PediatricsGastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Desalegn T. Yacob

Contact Information

• Call us at:
• (614) 722-3450
• Fax us at:
• (614) 722-3454
• PediatricsGastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Desalegn T. Yacob

Biography

Desale Yacob, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s and Medical Director of the GI Motility Center. He is also associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He attended the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical education. After completing his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk Virginia he came to Columbus where he completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s. His clinical interests span all areas of pediatric gastroenterology including motility disorders and functional gastrointestinal disorders. As Medical Director of the Motility Center, he evaluates and helps take care of children referred from around the nation. He also has a special interest in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Yacob’s research interest is in the area of functional gastrointestinal disorders and neurogastrointestinal disorders. He is also a member of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. He is named among the Best Doctors in America.

Biography

Desale Yacob, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s and Medical Director of the GI Motility Center. He is also associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He attended the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical education. After completing his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk Virginia he came to Columbus where he completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s. His clinical interests span all areas of pediatric gastroenterology including motility disorders and functional gastrointestinal disorders. As Medical Director of the Motility Center, he evaluates and helps take care of children referred from around the nation. He also has a special interest in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Yacob’s research interest is in the area of functional gastrointestinal disorders and neurogastrointestinal disorders. He is also a member of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. He is named among the Best Doctors in America.

Biography

Desale Yacob, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s and Medical Director of the GI Motility Center. He is also associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He attended the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical education. After completing his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk Virginia he came to Columbus where he completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s. His clinical interests span all areas of pediatric gastroenterology including motility disorders and functional gastrointestinal disorders. As Medical Director of the Motility Center, he evaluates and helps take care of children referred from around the nation. He also has a special interest in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Yacob’s research interest is in the area of functional gastrointestinal disorders and neurogastrointestinal disorders. He is also a member of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. He is named among the Best Doctors in America.

Desale Yacob, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s and Medical Director of the GI Motility Center. He is also associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He attended the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical education. After completing his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk Virginia he came to Columbus where he completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s. His clinical interests span all areas of pediatric gastroenterology including motility disorders and functional gastrointestinal disorders. As Medical Director of the Motility Center, he evaluates and helps take care of children referred from around the nation. He also has a special interest in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Yacob’s research interest is in the area of functional gastrointestinal disorders and neurogastrointestinal disorders. He is also a member of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. He is named among the Best Doctors in America.

Desale Yacob, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s and Medical Director of the GI Motility Center. He is also associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He attended the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical education. After completing his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk Virginia he came to Columbus where he completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s. His clinical interests span all areas of pediatric gastroenterology including motility disorders and functional gastrointestinal disorders. As Medical Director of the Motility Center, he evaluates and helps take care of children referred from around the nation. He also has a special interest in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Yacob’s research interest is in the area of functional gastrointestinal disorders and neurogastrointestinal disorders. He is also a member of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. He is named among the Best Doctors in America.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

• Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Motility

Medical Director

Sacral Nerve Stimulation

Physician Team

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction

Medical Director

Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support

Physician Team

Rumination Syndrome Program

Director

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Program Director

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Academic and Clinical Areas

Motility

Medical Director

Sacral Nerve Stimulation

Physician Team

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction

Medical Director

Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support

Physician Team

Rumination Syndrome Program

Director

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Program Director

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Academic and Clinical Areas

Motility

Medical Director

Sacral Nerve Stimulation

Physician Team

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction

Medical Director

Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support

Physician Team

Rumination Syndrome Program

Director

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Program Director

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Motility

Medical Director

Sacral Nerve Stimulation

Physician Team

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction

Medical Director

Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support

Physician Team

Rumination Syndrome Program

Director

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Program Director

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

• Motility
• Medical Director
• Sacral Nerve Stimulation
• Physician Team
• Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
• Physician Team
• Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction
• Medical Director
• Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support
• Physician Team
• Rumination Syndrome Program
• Director
• Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship
• Program Director
• Gastroenterology Fellowship
• Faculty
• Primary Department
• Pediatrics
• Primary Section
• Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Listed, Best Doctors in America

• Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Ahmad H, Levitt MA, Yacob D, Halleran DR, Gasior AC, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Langer JC. Evaluation and Management of Persistent Problems After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease in a Child. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2021 Oct 11; 23: 18.

                


                  Orsagh-Yentis DK, Ryan K, Hurwitz N, Diefenbach KA, Teich S, Mousa H, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Gastric electrical stimulation improves symptoms and need for supplemental nutrition in children with severe nausea and vomiting: A ten-year experience. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep; 33: e14199.

                


                  Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May; 232: 154-158.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs. 2021 May; 23: 307-314.

                


                  Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind-Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Position Paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Jan 1; 72: 168-180.

                


                  Yacob D, Kroon Van Diest AM, Di Lorenzo C. Functional abdominal pain in adolescents: case-based management. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2021; 12: 629-635.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Malamisura M, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The not-so-rare absent RAIR: Internal anal sphincter achalasia in a review of 1072 children with constipation undergoing high-resolution anorectal manometry. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Dec 10;  e14028.

                


                  Ambartsumyan L, Khlevner J, Nurko S, Rosen R, Kaul A, Pandolfino JE, Ratcliffe E, Yacob D, Li BUK, Punati J, Sood M, Rao SSC, Levitt MA, Cocjin JT, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Rosen JM, Belkind-Gerson J, Saps M, Garza JM, Fortunato JE, Schroedl RL, Keefer LA, Friedlander J, Heuckeroth RO, Rao M, El-Chammas K, Vaz K, Chumpitazi BP, Sanghavi R, Matta SKR, Danialifar T, Di Lorenzo C, Darbari A. Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic Symposium. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Aug; 71: e59-e67.

                


                  Vriesman MH, Wang L, Park C, Diefenbach KA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Comparison of antegrade continence enema treatment and sacral nerve stimulation for children with severe functional constipation and fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13809.

                


                  Heitmann PT, Wiklendt L, Thapar N, Borrelli O, Di Lorenzo C, Yacob DT, Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Nurko S, El-Chammas K, Kaul A, Benninga MA, Koppen IJN, Wattchow DA, Brookes SJH, Dinning PG. Characterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment-refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13851.

                


                  Kovacic K, Elfar W, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Raynor J, Mostamand S, Punati J, Fortunato JE, Saps M. Update on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future research. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Mar; 32: e13780.

                


                  Halleran DR, Lu PL, Ahmad H, Paradiso MM, Lehmkuhl H, Akers A, Hallagan A, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injection in children with functional anorectal and colonic disorders: A large institutional study and review of the literature focusing on complications. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54: 2305-2310.

                


                  Halleran DR, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Rentea RM, Vriesman MH, Maloof T, Lu PL, Onwuka A, Weaver L, Vaz KK, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. A comparison of Malone appendicostomy and cecostomy for antegrade access as adjuncts to a bowel management program for patients with functional constipation or fecal incontinence. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jan; 54: 123-128.

                


                  Koppen IJN, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Gregory Bates D, Thompson BP. Concerning our publication 'Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years': reply to M. D. Levin. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Oct; 48: 1678-1680.

                


                  Gasior A, Reck C, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Diefenbach KA, Yacob D, Lu P, Vaz K, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Surgical management of functional constipation: An intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Jun; 53: 1160-1162.

                


                  Alioto A, Di Lorenzo C, Montgomery ML, Yacob D. High Cost and Low Yield: The Diagnostic Evaluation of Rumination Syndrome in Pediatrics. J Pediatr. 2017 Jun; 185: 155-159.

                


                  Lu PL, Asti L, Lodwick DL, Nacion KM, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Alpert SA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Mousa HM. Sacral nerve stimulation allows for decreased antegrade continence enema use in children with severe constipation. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Apr; 52: 558-562.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Bates DG, Thompson BP. Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Mar; 47: 306-312.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Kuizenga-Wessel S, Lu PL, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Lane VA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Yacob D. Surgical decision-making in the management of children with intractable functional constipation: What are we doing and are we doing it right? J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Oct; 51: 1607-12.

                


                  Wood RJ, Yacob D, Levitt MA. Surgical options for the management of severe functional constipation in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Jun; 28: 370-9.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Dinning PG, Yacob D, Levitt MA, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: finally something is moving! Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 10: 141-55.

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                  Ahmad H, Levitt MA, Yacob D, Halleran DR, Gasior AC, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Langer JC. Evaluation and Management of Persistent Problems After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease in a Child. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2021 Oct 11; 23: 18.

                


                  Orsagh-Yentis DK, Ryan K, Hurwitz N, Diefenbach KA, Teich S, Mousa H, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Gastric electrical stimulation improves symptoms and need for supplemental nutrition in children with severe nausea and vomiting: A ten-year experience. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep; 33: e14199.

                


                  Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May; 232: 154-158.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs. 2021 May; 23: 307-314.

                


                  Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind-Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Position Paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Jan 1; 72: 168-180.

                


                  Yacob D, Kroon Van Diest AM, Di Lorenzo C. Functional abdominal pain in adolescents: case-based management. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2021; 12: 629-635.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Malamisura M, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The not-so-rare absent RAIR: Internal anal sphincter achalasia in a review of 1072 children with constipation undergoing high-resolution anorectal manometry. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Dec 10;  e14028.

                


                  Ambartsumyan L, Khlevner J, Nurko S, Rosen R, Kaul A, Pandolfino JE, Ratcliffe E, Yacob D, Li BUK, Punati J, Sood M, Rao SSC, Levitt MA, Cocjin JT, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Rosen JM, Belkind-Gerson J, Saps M, Garza JM, Fortunato JE, Schroedl RL, Keefer LA, Friedlander J, Heuckeroth RO, Rao M, El-Chammas K, Vaz K, Chumpitazi BP, Sanghavi R, Matta SKR, Danialifar T, Di Lorenzo C, Darbari A. Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic Symposium. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Aug; 71: e59-e67.

                


                  Vriesman MH, Wang L, Park C, Diefenbach KA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Comparison of antegrade continence enema treatment and sacral nerve stimulation for children with severe functional constipation and fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13809.

                


                  Heitmann PT, Wiklendt L, Thapar N, Borrelli O, Di Lorenzo C, Yacob DT, Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Nurko S, El-Chammas K, Kaul A, Benninga MA, Koppen IJN, Wattchow DA, Brookes SJH, Dinning PG. Characterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment-refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13851.

                


                  Kovacic K, Elfar W, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Raynor J, Mostamand S, Punati J, Fortunato JE, Saps M. Update on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future research. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Mar; 32: e13780.

                


                  Halleran DR, Lu PL, Ahmad H, Paradiso MM, Lehmkuhl H, Akers A, Hallagan A, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injection in children with functional anorectal and colonic disorders: A large institutional study and review of the literature focusing on complications. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54: 2305-2310.

                


                  Halleran DR, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Rentea RM, Vriesman MH, Maloof T, Lu PL, Onwuka A, Weaver L, Vaz KK, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. A comparison of Malone appendicostomy and cecostomy for antegrade access as adjuncts to a bowel management program for patients with functional constipation or fecal incontinence. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jan; 54: 123-128.

                


                  Koppen IJN, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Gregory Bates D, Thompson BP. Concerning our publication 'Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years': reply to M. D. Levin. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Oct; 48: 1678-1680.

                


                  Gasior A, Reck C, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Diefenbach KA, Yacob D, Lu P, Vaz K, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Surgical management of functional constipation: An intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Jun; 53: 1160-1162.

                


                  Alioto A, Di Lorenzo C, Montgomery ML, Yacob D. High Cost and Low Yield: The Diagnostic Evaluation of Rumination Syndrome in Pediatrics. J Pediatr. 2017 Jun; 185: 155-159.

                


                  Lu PL, Asti L, Lodwick DL, Nacion KM, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Alpert SA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Mousa HM. Sacral nerve stimulation allows for decreased antegrade continence enema use in children with severe constipation. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Apr; 52: 558-562.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Bates DG, Thompson BP. Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Mar; 47: 306-312.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Kuizenga-Wessel S, Lu PL, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Lane VA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Yacob D. Surgical decision-making in the management of children with intractable functional constipation: What are we doing and are we doing it right? J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Oct; 51: 1607-12.

                


                  Wood RJ, Yacob D, Levitt MA. Surgical options for the management of severe functional constipation in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Jun; 28: 370-9.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Dinning PG, Yacob D, Levitt MA, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: finally something is moving! Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 10: 141-55.

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Publications

                  Ahmad H, Levitt MA, Yacob D, Halleran DR, Gasior AC, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Langer JC. Evaluation and Management of Persistent Problems After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease in a Child. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2021 Oct 11; 23: 18.

                


                  Orsagh-Yentis DK, Ryan K, Hurwitz N, Diefenbach KA, Teich S, Mousa H, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Gastric electrical stimulation improves symptoms and need for supplemental nutrition in children with severe nausea and vomiting: A ten-year experience. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep; 33: e14199.

                


                  Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May; 232: 154-158.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs. 2021 May; 23: 307-314.

                


                  Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind-Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Position Paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Jan 1; 72: 168-180.

                


                  Yacob D, Kroon Van Diest AM, Di Lorenzo C. Functional abdominal pain in adolescents: case-based management. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2021; 12: 629-635.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Malamisura M, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The not-so-rare absent RAIR: Internal anal sphincter achalasia in a review of 1072 children with constipation undergoing high-resolution anorectal manometry. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Dec 10;  e14028.

                


                  Ambartsumyan L, Khlevner J, Nurko S, Rosen R, Kaul A, Pandolfino JE, Ratcliffe E, Yacob D, Li BUK, Punati J, Sood M, Rao SSC, Levitt MA, Cocjin JT, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Rosen JM, Belkind-Gerson J, Saps M, Garza JM, Fortunato JE, Schroedl RL, Keefer LA, Friedlander J, Heuckeroth RO, Rao M, El-Chammas K, Vaz K, Chumpitazi BP, Sanghavi R, Matta SKR, Danialifar T, Di Lorenzo C, Darbari A. Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic Symposium. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Aug; 71: e59-e67.

                


                  Vriesman MH, Wang L, Park C, Diefenbach KA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Comparison of antegrade continence enema treatment and sacral nerve stimulation for children with severe functional constipation and fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13809.

                


                  Heitmann PT, Wiklendt L, Thapar N, Borrelli O, Di Lorenzo C, Yacob DT, Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Nurko S, El-Chammas K, Kaul A, Benninga MA, Koppen IJN, Wattchow DA, Brookes SJH, Dinning PG. Characterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment-refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13851.

                


                  Kovacic K, Elfar W, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Raynor J, Mostamand S, Punati J, Fortunato JE, Saps M. Update on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future research. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Mar; 32: e13780.

                


                  Halleran DR, Lu PL, Ahmad H, Paradiso MM, Lehmkuhl H, Akers A, Hallagan A, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injection in children with functional anorectal and colonic disorders: A large institutional study and review of the literature focusing on complications. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54: 2305-2310.

                


                  Halleran DR, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Rentea RM, Vriesman MH, Maloof T, Lu PL, Onwuka A, Weaver L, Vaz KK, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. A comparison of Malone appendicostomy and cecostomy for antegrade access as adjuncts to a bowel management program for patients with functional constipation or fecal incontinence. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jan; 54: 123-128.

                


                  Koppen IJN, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Gregory Bates D, Thompson BP. Concerning our publication 'Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years': reply to M. D. Levin. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Oct; 48: 1678-1680.

                


                  Gasior A, Reck C, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Diefenbach KA, Yacob D, Lu P, Vaz K, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Surgical management of functional constipation: An intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Jun; 53: 1160-1162.

                


                  Alioto A, Di Lorenzo C, Montgomery ML, Yacob D. High Cost and Low Yield: The Diagnostic Evaluation of Rumination Syndrome in Pediatrics. J Pediatr. 2017 Jun; 185: 155-159.

                


                  Lu PL, Asti L, Lodwick DL, Nacion KM, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Alpert SA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Mousa HM. Sacral nerve stimulation allows for decreased antegrade continence enema use in children with severe constipation. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Apr; 52: 558-562.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Bates DG, Thompson BP. Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Mar; 47: 306-312.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Kuizenga-Wessel S, Lu PL, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Lane VA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Yacob D. Surgical decision-making in the management of children with intractable functional constipation: What are we doing and are we doing it right? J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Oct; 51: 1607-12.

                


                  Wood RJ, Yacob D, Levitt MA. Surgical options for the management of severe functional constipation in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Jun; 28: 370-9.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Dinning PG, Yacob D, Levitt MA, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: finally something is moving! Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 10: 141-55.

View More Publications

Publications

                  Ahmad H, Levitt MA, Yacob D, Halleran DR, Gasior AC, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Langer JC. Evaluation and Management of Persistent Problems After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease in a Child. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2021 Oct 11; 23: 18.

                


                  Orsagh-Yentis DK, Ryan K, Hurwitz N, Diefenbach KA, Teich S, Mousa H, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Gastric electrical stimulation improves symptoms and need for supplemental nutrition in children with severe nausea and vomiting: A ten-year experience. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep; 33: e14199.

                


                  Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May; 232: 154-158.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs. 2021 May; 23: 307-314.

                


                  Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind-Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Position Paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Jan 1; 72: 168-180.

                


                  Yacob D, Kroon Van Diest AM, Di Lorenzo C. Functional abdominal pain in adolescents: case-based management. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2021; 12: 629-635.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Malamisura M, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The not-so-rare absent RAIR: Internal anal sphincter achalasia in a review of 1072 children with constipation undergoing high-resolution anorectal manometry. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Dec 10;  e14028.

                


                  Ambartsumyan L, Khlevner J, Nurko S, Rosen R, Kaul A, Pandolfino JE, Ratcliffe E, Yacob D, Li BUK, Punati J, Sood M, Rao SSC, Levitt MA, Cocjin JT, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Rosen JM, Belkind-Gerson J, Saps M, Garza JM, Fortunato JE, Schroedl RL, Keefer LA, Friedlander J, Heuckeroth RO, Rao M, El-Chammas K, Vaz K, Chumpitazi BP, Sanghavi R, Matta SKR, Danialifar T, Di Lorenzo C, Darbari A. Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic Symposium. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Aug; 71: e59-e67.

                


                  Vriesman MH, Wang L, Park C, Diefenbach KA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Comparison of antegrade continence enema treatment and sacral nerve stimulation for children with severe functional constipation and fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13809.

                


                  Heitmann PT, Wiklendt L, Thapar N, Borrelli O, Di Lorenzo C, Yacob DT, Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Nurko S, El-Chammas K, Kaul A, Benninga MA, Koppen IJN, Wattchow DA, Brookes SJH, Dinning PG. Characterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment-refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13851.

                


                  Kovacic K, Elfar W, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Raynor J, Mostamand S, Punati J, Fortunato JE, Saps M. Update on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future research. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Mar; 32: e13780.

                


                  Halleran DR, Lu PL, Ahmad H, Paradiso MM, Lehmkuhl H, Akers A, Hallagan A, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injection in children with functional anorectal and colonic disorders: A large institutional study and review of the literature focusing on complications. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54: 2305-2310.

                


                  Halleran DR, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Rentea RM, Vriesman MH, Maloof T, Lu PL, Onwuka A, Weaver L, Vaz KK, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. A comparison of Malone appendicostomy and cecostomy for antegrade access as adjuncts to a bowel management program for patients with functional constipation or fecal incontinence. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jan; 54: 123-128.

                


                  Koppen IJN, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Gregory Bates D, Thompson BP. Concerning our publication 'Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years': reply to M. D. Levin. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Oct; 48: 1678-1680.

                


                  Gasior A, Reck C, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Diefenbach KA, Yacob D, Lu P, Vaz K, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Surgical management of functional constipation: An intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Jun; 53: 1160-1162.

                


                  Alioto A, Di Lorenzo C, Montgomery ML, Yacob D. High Cost and Low Yield: The Diagnostic Evaluation of Rumination Syndrome in Pediatrics. J Pediatr. 2017 Jun; 185: 155-159.

                


                  Lu PL, Asti L, Lodwick DL, Nacion KM, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Alpert SA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Mousa HM. Sacral nerve stimulation allows for decreased antegrade continence enema use in children with severe constipation. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Apr; 52: 558-562.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Bates DG, Thompson BP. Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Mar; 47: 306-312.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Kuizenga-Wessel S, Lu PL, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Lane VA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Yacob D. Surgical decision-making in the management of children with intractable functional constipation: What are we doing and are we doing it right? J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Oct; 51: 1607-12.

                


                  Wood RJ, Yacob D, Levitt MA. Surgical options for the management of severe functional constipation in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Jun; 28: 370-9.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Dinning PG, Yacob D, Levitt MA, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: finally something is moving! Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 10: 141-55.

View More Publications

                  Ahmad H, Levitt MA, Yacob D, Halleran DR, Gasior AC, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Langer JC. Evaluation and Management of Persistent Problems After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease in a Child. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2021 Oct 11; 23: 18.

                


                  Orsagh-Yentis DK, Ryan K, Hurwitz N, Diefenbach KA, Teich S, Mousa H, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Gastric electrical stimulation improves symptoms and need for supplemental nutrition in children with severe nausea and vomiting: A ten-year experience. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep; 33: e14199.

                


                  Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May; 232: 154-158.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs. 2021 May; 23: 307-314.

                


                  Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind-Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Position Paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Jan 1; 72: 168-180.

                


                  Yacob D, Kroon Van Diest AM, Di Lorenzo C. Functional abdominal pain in adolescents: case-based management. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2021; 12: 629-635.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Malamisura M, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The not-so-rare absent RAIR: Internal anal sphincter achalasia in a review of 1072 children with constipation undergoing high-resolution anorectal manometry. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Dec 10;  e14028.

                


                  Ambartsumyan L, Khlevner J, Nurko S, Rosen R, Kaul A, Pandolfino JE, Ratcliffe E, Yacob D, Li BUK, Punati J, Sood M, Rao SSC, Levitt MA, Cocjin JT, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Rosen JM, Belkind-Gerson J, Saps M, Garza JM, Fortunato JE, Schroedl RL, Keefer LA, Friedlander J, Heuckeroth RO, Rao M, El-Chammas K, Vaz K, Chumpitazi BP, Sanghavi R, Matta SKR, Danialifar T, Di Lorenzo C, Darbari A. Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic Symposium. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Aug; 71: e59-e67.

                


                  Vriesman MH, Wang L, Park C, Diefenbach KA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Comparison of antegrade continence enema treatment and sacral nerve stimulation for children with severe functional constipation and fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13809.

                


                  Heitmann PT, Wiklendt L, Thapar N, Borrelli O, Di Lorenzo C, Yacob DT, Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Nurko S, El-Chammas K, Kaul A, Benninga MA, Koppen IJN, Wattchow DA, Brookes SJH, Dinning PG. Characterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment-refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13851.

                


                  Kovacic K, Elfar W, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Raynor J, Mostamand S, Punati J, Fortunato JE, Saps M. Update on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future research. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Mar; 32: e13780.

                


                  Halleran DR, Lu PL, Ahmad H, Paradiso MM, Lehmkuhl H, Akers A, Hallagan A, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injection in children with functional anorectal and colonic disorders: A large institutional study and review of the literature focusing on complications. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54: 2305-2310.

                


                  Halleran DR, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Rentea RM, Vriesman MH, Maloof T, Lu PL, Onwuka A, Weaver L, Vaz KK, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. A comparison of Malone appendicostomy and cecostomy for antegrade access as adjuncts to a bowel management program for patients with functional constipation or fecal incontinence. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jan; 54: 123-128.

                


                  Koppen IJN, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Gregory Bates D, Thompson BP. Concerning our publication 'Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years': reply to M. D. Levin. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Oct; 48: 1678-1680.

                


                  Gasior A, Reck C, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Diefenbach KA, Yacob D, Lu P, Vaz K, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Surgical management of functional constipation: An intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Jun; 53: 1160-1162.

                


                  Alioto A, Di Lorenzo C, Montgomery ML, Yacob D. High Cost and Low Yield: The Diagnostic Evaluation of Rumination Syndrome in Pediatrics. J Pediatr. 2017 Jun; 185: 155-159.

                


                  Lu PL, Asti L, Lodwick DL, Nacion KM, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Alpert SA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Mousa HM. Sacral nerve stimulation allows for decreased antegrade continence enema use in children with severe constipation. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Apr; 52: 558-562.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Bates DG, Thompson BP. Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Mar; 47: 306-312.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Kuizenga-Wessel S, Lu PL, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Lane VA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Yacob D. Surgical decision-making in the management of children with intractable functional constipation: What are we doing and are we doing it right? J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Oct; 51: 1607-12.

                


                  Wood RJ, Yacob D, Levitt MA. Surgical options for the management of severe functional constipation in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Jun; 28: 370-9.

                


                  Koppen IJ, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Dinning PG, Yacob D, Levitt MA, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: finally something is moving! Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 10: 141-55.

View More Publications

• Ahmad H, Levitt MA, Yacob D, Halleran DR, Gasior AC, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Langer JC. Evaluation and Management of Persistent Problems After Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease in a Child. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2021 Oct 11; 23: 18.
• Orsagh-Yentis DK, Ryan K, Hurwitz N, Diefenbach KA, Teich S, Mousa H, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Gastric electrical stimulation improves symptoms and need for supplemental nutrition in children with severe nausea and vomiting: A ten-year experience. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep; 33: e14199.
• Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May; 232: 154-158.
• Baaleman DF, Gupta S, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The Use of Linaclotide in Children with Functional Constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review. Paediatr Drugs. 2021 May; 23: 307-314.
• Khlevner J, Rosen R, Ambartsumyan L, Lusman SS, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Mousa H, Nurko S, Di Lorenzo C, Boruta M, Ratcliffe EM, Feinstein L, Snyder J, Wood RJ, Graham K, Saps M, Gyawali CP, Rodriguez L, Belkind-Gerson J. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities and Standards in Training in Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Position Paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Jan 1; 72: 168-180.
• Yacob D, Kroon Van Diest AM, Di Lorenzo C. Functional abdominal pain in adolescents: case-based management. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2021; 12: 629-635.
• Baaleman DF, Malamisura M, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. The not-so-rare absent RAIR: Internal anal sphincter achalasia in a review of 1072 children with constipation undergoing high-resolution anorectal manometry. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Dec 10; e14028.
• Ambartsumyan L, Khlevner J, Nurko S, Rosen R, Kaul A, Pandolfino JE, Ratcliffe E, Yacob D, Li BUK, Punati J, Sood M, Rao SSC, Levitt MA, Cocjin JT, Rodriguez L, Flores A, Rosen JM, Belkind-Gerson J, Saps M, Garza JM, Fortunato JE, Schroedl RL, Keefer LA, Friedlander J, Heuckeroth RO, Rao M, El-Chammas K, Vaz K, Chumpitazi BP, Sanghavi R, Matta SKR, Danialifar T, Di Lorenzo C, Darbari A. Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic Symposium. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Aug; 71: e59-e67.
• Vriesman MH, Wang L, Park C, Diefenbach KA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Comparison of antegrade continence enema treatment and sacral nerve stimulation for children with severe functional constipation and fecal incontinence. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13809.
• Heitmann PT, Wiklendt L, Thapar N, Borrelli O, Di Lorenzo C, Yacob DT, Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Nurko S, El-Chammas K, Kaul A, Benninga MA, Koppen IJN, Wattchow DA, Brookes SJH, Dinning PG. Characterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment-refractory constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Aug; 32: e13851.
• Kovacic K, Elfar W, Rosen JM, Yacob D, Raynor J, Mostamand S, Punati J, Fortunato JE, Saps M. Update on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future research. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Mar; 32: e13780.
• Halleran DR, Lu PL, Ahmad H, Paradiso MM, Lehmkuhl H, Akers A, Hallagan A, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Anal sphincter botulinum toxin injection in children with functional anorectal and colonic disorders: A large institutional study and review of the literature focusing on complications. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54: 2305-2310.
• Halleran DR, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Rentea RM, Vriesman MH, Maloof T, Lu PL, Onwuka A, Weaver L, Vaz KK, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. A comparison of Malone appendicostomy and cecostomy for antegrade access as adjuncts to a bowel management program for patients with functional constipation or fecal incontinence. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jan; 54: 123-128.
• Koppen IJN, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Gregory Bates D, Thompson BP. Concerning our publication ‘Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years’: reply to M. D. Levin. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Oct; 48: 1678-1680.
• Gasior A, Reck C, Vilanova-Sanchez A, Diefenbach KA, Yacob D, Lu P, Vaz K, Di Lorenzo C, Levitt MA, Wood RJ. Surgical management of functional constipation: An intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Jun; 53: 1160-1162.
• Alioto A, Di Lorenzo C, Montgomery ML, Yacob D. High Cost and Low Yield: The Diagnostic Evaluation of Rumination Syndrome in Pediatrics. J Pediatr. 2017 Jun; 185: 155-159.
• Lu PL, Asti L, Lodwick DL, Nacion KM, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Alpert SA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Mousa HM. Sacral nerve stimulation allows for decreased antegrade continence enema use in children with severe constipation. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Apr; 52: 558-562.
• Koppen IJ, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Benninga MA, Cooper JN, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Bates DG, Thompson BP. Assessing colonic anatomy normal values based on air contrast enemas in children younger than 6 years. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Mar; 47: 306-312.
• Koppen IJ, Kuizenga-Wessel S, Lu PL, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Lane VA, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Yacob D. Surgical decision-making in the management of children with intractable functional constipation: What are we doing and are we doing it right? J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Oct; 51: 1607-12.
• Wood RJ, Yacob D, Levitt MA. Surgical options for the management of severe functional constipation in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Jun; 28: 370-9.
• Koppen IJ, Di Lorenzo C, Saps M, Dinning PG, Yacob D, Levitt MA, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: finally something is moving! Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016; 10: 141-55.

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2009

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2009

Residency

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Hospit

Date Completed: 06/30/2005

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/19/2002

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2009

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2009

Residency

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Hospit

Date Completed: 06/30/2005

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/19/2002

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2009

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2009

Residency

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Hospit

Date Completed: 06/30/2005

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/19/2002

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2009

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2009

Residency

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Hospit

Date Completed: 06/30/2005

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/19/2002

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2009

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2009

Residency

Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Hospit

Date Completed: 06/30/2005

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/19/2002

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Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

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Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

                    Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

                    Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

                    Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

                    Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

• Call us at:
• (614) 722-3450
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