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Biography

Peter L. Lu, MD, MS, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and part of the GI Motility Center physician team. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Lu attended Northwestern University for both his undergraduate and medical education. He has completed residency training in pediatrics, fellowship training in gastroenterology, and advanced fellowship training in gastrointestinal motility disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests include all gastrointestinal disorders, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has a special interest in gastrointestinal motility disorders. He has authored publications on a number of topics related to functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastrointestinal motility disorders, including research publications on the use of gastric electrical stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation in children with gastrointestinal symptoms. His past awards include The Ohio State University College of Medicine Resident Teaching Award, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Young Investigator Forum Award, and the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award.

Academic and Clinical Areas

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Motility

Physician Team

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2016 Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award, WCPGHAN, 2016 Resident Teaching Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2013 Outstanding Resident Publication Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2013 Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2013 Committee Member, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, 2015 - Present Committee Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2013 - Present

Research

Publications

                  Coe A, Ciricillo J, Mansi S, El-Chammas K, Santucci N, Bali N, Lu PL, Damrongmanee A, Fei L, Liu C, Kaul A, Williams KC. Evaluation of Chronic Constipation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Feb 1; 76: 154-159.

                


                  Hawa K, Janse S, Lee J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Providing a Constipation Action Plan to Families of Children With Constipation Decreases Health Care Utilization. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Nov 1; 75: 589-594.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Hallagan A, Halleran DR, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Anal Botulinum Toxin in Children with Hirschsprung Disease and Functional Constipation: A Prospective Cohort study. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul 19;  

                


                  Hawa K, Lu PL, Holzmacher M, Wall J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Van Diest AK. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC RUMINATION SYNDROME IN THE ERA OF TELEMEDICINE. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jul 28;  

                


                  Seidler GR, Knaus ME, Beyene TJ, Ahmad H, Lu PL, Gasior AC, Halaweish I, Wood RJ. Impact of Neurodevelopmental Disorders on Bowel Management Outcomes in Children with Functional Constipation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jun 10;  

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Koppen IJN, Osborne KM, Benninga MA, Saps M, Yacob D, Lu PL, Woodley FW, Lorenzo CD. Hypnosis to Reduce Distress in Children Undergoing Anorectal Manometry: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 30; 28: 312-319.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL, Koppen IJN. Do we need an extra dimension? A pilot study on the use of three-dimensional anorectal manometry in children with functional constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 4;  e14370.

                


                  Knaus ME, Lu PL, Lu A, Maloof ER, Ma J, Benedict J, Wood RJ, Halaweish I. Antegrade continence enemas in children with functional constipation and dyssynergic defecation: Go or no go? J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Apr 23;  

                


                  Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Lu P, Bar Lev MR, Beinvogl B, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Fiori Nastro F, Nurko S, Pearlstein H, Rosen R, Shamir R, Staiano A. Overall Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: Results From the First Pandemic Phase. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Dec 1; 73: 689-694.

                


                  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.

                


                  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.

                


                  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, 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.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Blom PJJ, Qian Q, Velasco-Benítez CA, Benninga MA, Saps M. Colombian School Children With Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Respond Differently to Family Stress Than Healthy Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Apr; 68: e58-e61.

                


                  Vilanova-Sanchez A, Halleran DR, Reck-Burneo CA, Gasior AC, Weaver L, Fisher M, Wagner A, Nash O, Booth K, Peters K, Williams C, Brown SM, Lu P, Fuchs M, Diefenbach K, Leonard JR, Hewitt G, McCracken K, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Levitt MA. A descriptive model for a multidisciplinary unit for colorectal and pelvic malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Mar; 54: 479-485.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Mousa HM. Constipation: Beyond the Old Paradigms. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2018 Dec; 47: 845-862.

                


                  Lu PL, Saps M. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All Roads Lead to Prevention. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun; 16: 814-816.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Koppen IJN, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Leonhart K, Ambeba EJ, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Diefenbach KA, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C. Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence in children: Long-term outcomes, patient benefit, and parent satisfaction. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Feb; 30: 

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/01/2017

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2013

Graduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 05/08/2016

Medical School

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/20/2010

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

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

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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 Peter L. Lu

Biography

Peter L. Lu, MD, MS, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and part of the GI Motility Center physician team. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Lu attended Northwestern University for both his undergraduate and medical education. He has completed residency training in pediatrics, fellowship training in gastroenterology, and advanced fellowship training in gastrointestinal motility disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests include all gastrointestinal disorders, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has a special interest in gastrointestinal motility disorders. He has authored publications on a number of topics related to functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastrointestinal motility disorders, including research publications on the use of gastric electrical stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation in children with gastrointestinal symptoms. His past awards include The Ohio State University College of Medicine Resident Teaching Award, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Young Investigator Forum Award, and the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award.

Academic and Clinical Areas

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Motility

Physician Team

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2016 Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award, WCPGHAN, 2016 Resident Teaching Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2013 Outstanding Resident Publication Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2013 Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2013 Committee Member, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, 2015 - Present Committee Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2013 - Present

Research

Publications

                  Coe A, Ciricillo J, Mansi S, El-Chammas K, Santucci N, Bali N, Lu PL, Damrongmanee A, Fei L, Liu C, Kaul A, Williams KC. Evaluation of Chronic Constipation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Feb 1; 76: 154-159.

                


                  Hawa K, Janse S, Lee J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Providing a Constipation Action Plan to Families of Children With Constipation Decreases Health Care Utilization. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Nov 1; 75: 589-594.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Hallagan A, Halleran DR, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Anal Botulinum Toxin in Children with Hirschsprung Disease and Functional Constipation: A Prospective Cohort study. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul 19;  

                


                  Hawa K, Lu PL, Holzmacher M, Wall J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Van Diest AK. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC RUMINATION SYNDROME IN THE ERA OF TELEMEDICINE. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jul 28;  

                


                  Seidler GR, Knaus ME, Beyene TJ, Ahmad H, Lu PL, Gasior AC, Halaweish I, Wood RJ. Impact of Neurodevelopmental Disorders on Bowel Management Outcomes in Children with Functional Constipation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jun 10;  

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Koppen IJN, Osborne KM, Benninga MA, Saps M, Yacob D, Lu PL, Woodley FW, Lorenzo CD. Hypnosis to Reduce Distress in Children Undergoing Anorectal Manometry: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 30; 28: 312-319.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL, Koppen IJN. Do we need an extra dimension? A pilot study on the use of three-dimensional anorectal manometry in children with functional constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 4;  e14370.

                


                  Knaus ME, Lu PL, Lu A, Maloof ER, Ma J, Benedict J, Wood RJ, Halaweish I. Antegrade continence enemas in children with functional constipation and dyssynergic defecation: Go or no go? J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Apr 23;  

                


                  Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Lu P, Bar Lev MR, Beinvogl B, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Fiori Nastro F, Nurko S, Pearlstein H, Rosen R, Shamir R, Staiano A. Overall Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: Results From the First Pandemic Phase. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Dec 1; 73: 689-694.

                


                  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.

                


                  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.

                


                  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, 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.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Blom PJJ, Qian Q, Velasco-Benítez CA, Benninga MA, Saps M. Colombian School Children With Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Respond Differently to Family Stress Than Healthy Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Apr; 68: e58-e61.

                


                  Vilanova-Sanchez A, Halleran DR, Reck-Burneo CA, Gasior AC, Weaver L, Fisher M, Wagner A, Nash O, Booth K, Peters K, Williams C, Brown SM, Lu P, Fuchs M, Diefenbach K, Leonard JR, Hewitt G, McCracken K, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Levitt MA. A descriptive model for a multidisciplinary unit for colorectal and pelvic malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Mar; 54: 479-485.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Mousa HM. Constipation: Beyond the Old Paradigms. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2018 Dec; 47: 845-862.

                


                  Lu PL, Saps M. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All Roads Lead to Prevention. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun; 16: 814-816.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Koppen IJN, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Leonhart K, Ambeba EJ, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Diefenbach KA, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C. Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence in children: Long-term outcomes, patient benefit, and parent satisfaction. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Feb; 30: 

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/01/2017

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2013

Graduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 05/08/2016

Medical School

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/20/2010

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3450

Fax us at: (614) 722-3454

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

Connect with Peter L. Lu

Connect on Doximity

Connect on LinkedIn

Connect on ResearchGate

Connect on Twitter

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 Peter L. Lu

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 Peter L. Lu

Biography

Peter L. Lu, MD, MS, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and part of the GI Motility Center physician team. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Lu attended Northwestern University for both his undergraduate and medical education. He has completed residency training in pediatrics, fellowship training in gastroenterology, and advanced fellowship training in gastrointestinal motility disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests include all gastrointestinal disorders, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has a special interest in gastrointestinal motility disorders. He has authored publications on a number of topics related to functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastrointestinal motility disorders, including research publications on the use of gastric electrical stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation in children with gastrointestinal symptoms. His past awards include The Ohio State University College of Medicine Resident Teaching Award, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Young Investigator Forum Award, and the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award.

Biography

Peter L. Lu, MD, MS, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and part of the GI Motility Center physician team. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Lu attended Northwestern University for both his undergraduate and medical education. He has completed residency training in pediatrics, fellowship training in gastroenterology, and advanced fellowship training in gastrointestinal motility disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests include all gastrointestinal disorders, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has a special interest in gastrointestinal motility disorders. He has authored publications on a number of topics related to functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastrointestinal motility disorders, including research publications on the use of gastric electrical stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation in children with gastrointestinal symptoms. His past awards include The Ohio State University College of Medicine Resident Teaching Award, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Young Investigator Forum Award, and the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award.

Biography

Peter L. Lu, MD, MS, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and part of the GI Motility Center physician team. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Lu attended Northwestern University for both his undergraduate and medical education. He has completed residency training in pediatrics, fellowship training in gastroenterology, and advanced fellowship training in gastrointestinal motility disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests include all gastrointestinal disorders, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has a special interest in gastrointestinal motility disorders. He has authored publications on a number of topics related to functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastrointestinal motility disorders, including research publications on the use of gastric electrical stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation in children with gastrointestinal symptoms. His past awards include The Ohio State University College of Medicine Resident Teaching Award, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Young Investigator Forum Award, and the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award.

Peter L. Lu, MD, MS, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and part of the GI Motility Center physician team. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Lu attended Northwestern University for both his undergraduate and medical education. He has completed residency training in pediatrics, fellowship training in gastroenterology, and advanced fellowship training in gastrointestinal motility disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests include all gastrointestinal disorders, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has a special interest in gastrointestinal motility disorders. He has authored publications on a number of topics related to functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastrointestinal motility disorders, including research publications on the use of gastric electrical stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation in children with gastrointestinal symptoms. His past awards include The Ohio State University College of Medicine Resident Teaching Award, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Young Investigator Forum Award, and the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award.

Peter L. Lu, MD, MS, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and part of the GI Motility Center physician team. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Lu attended Northwestern University for both his undergraduate and medical education. He has completed residency training in pediatrics, fellowship training in gastroenterology, and advanced fellowship training in gastrointestinal motility disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

His clinical interests include all gastrointestinal disorders, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has a special interest in gastrointestinal motility disorders. He has authored publications on a number of topics related to functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastrointestinal motility disorders, including research publications on the use of gastric electrical stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation in children with gastrointestinal symptoms. His past awards include The Ohio State University College of Medicine Resident Teaching Award, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Young Investigator Forum Award, and the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award.

Academic and Clinical Areas

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Motility

Physician Team

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Academic and Clinical Areas

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Motility

Physician Team

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Academic and Clinical Areas

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Motility

Physician Team

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Physician Team

Motility

Physician Team

Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

  • Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
  • Physician Team
  • Motility
  • Physician Team
  • Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship
  • Faculty
  • Primary Department
  • Pediatrics
  • Primary Section
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2016 Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award, WCPGHAN, 2016 Resident Teaching Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2013 Outstanding Resident Publication Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2013 Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2013 Committee Member, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, 2015 - Present Committee Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2013 - Present

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2016 Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award, WCPGHAN, 2016 Resident Teaching Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2013 Outstanding Resident Publication Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2013 Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2013 Committee Member, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, 2015 - Present Committee Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2013 - Present

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2016 Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award, WCPGHAN, 2016 Resident Teaching Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2013 Outstanding Resident Publication Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2013 Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2013 Committee Member, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, 2015 - Present Committee Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2013 - Present

Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2016 Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award, WCPGHAN, 2016 Resident Teaching Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2013 Outstanding Resident Publication Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2013 Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2013 Committee Member, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, 2015 - Present Committee Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2013 - Present

  • Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2016
  • Neurogastroenterology and Motility Abstract Award, WCPGHAN, 2016
  • Resident Teaching Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2013
  • Outstanding Resident Publication Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2013
  • Young Investigator Forum Award, ANMS, 2013
  • Committee Member, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, 2015 - Present
  • Committee Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2013 - Present

Research

Publications

                  Coe A, Ciricillo J, Mansi S, El-Chammas K, Santucci N, Bali N, Lu PL, Damrongmanee A, Fei L, Liu C, Kaul A, Williams KC. Evaluation of Chronic Constipation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Feb 1; 76: 154-159.

                


                  Hawa K, Janse S, Lee J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Providing a Constipation Action Plan to Families of Children With Constipation Decreases Health Care Utilization. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Nov 1; 75: 589-594.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Hallagan A, Halleran DR, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Anal Botulinum Toxin in Children with Hirschsprung Disease and Functional Constipation: A Prospective Cohort study. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul 19;  

                


                  Hawa K, Lu PL, Holzmacher M, Wall J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Van Diest AK. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC RUMINATION SYNDROME IN THE ERA OF TELEMEDICINE. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jul 28;  

                


                  Seidler GR, Knaus ME, Beyene TJ, Ahmad H, Lu PL, Gasior AC, Halaweish I, Wood RJ. Impact of Neurodevelopmental Disorders on Bowel Management Outcomes in Children with Functional Constipation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jun 10;  

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Koppen IJN, Osborne KM, Benninga MA, Saps M, Yacob D, Lu PL, Woodley FW, Lorenzo CD. Hypnosis to Reduce Distress in Children Undergoing Anorectal Manometry: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 30; 28: 312-319.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL, Koppen IJN. Do we need an extra dimension? A pilot study on the use of three-dimensional anorectal manometry in children with functional constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 4;  e14370.

                


                  Knaus ME, Lu PL, Lu A, Maloof ER, Ma J, Benedict J, Wood RJ, Halaweish I. Antegrade continence enemas in children with functional constipation and dyssynergic defecation: Go or no go? J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Apr 23;  

                


                  Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Lu P, Bar Lev MR, Beinvogl B, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Fiori Nastro F, Nurko S, Pearlstein H, Rosen R, Shamir R, Staiano A. Overall Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: Results From the First Pandemic Phase. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Dec 1; 73: 689-694.

                


                  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.

                


                  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.

                


                  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, 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.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Blom PJJ, Qian Q, Velasco-Benítez CA, Benninga MA, Saps M. Colombian School Children With Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Respond Differently to Family Stress Than Healthy Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Apr; 68: e58-e61.

                


                  Vilanova-Sanchez A, Halleran DR, Reck-Burneo CA, Gasior AC, Weaver L, Fisher M, Wagner A, Nash O, Booth K, Peters K, Williams C, Brown SM, Lu P, Fuchs M, Diefenbach K, Leonard JR, Hewitt G, McCracken K, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Levitt MA. A descriptive model for a multidisciplinary unit for colorectal and pelvic malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Mar; 54: 479-485.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Mousa HM. Constipation: Beyond the Old Paradigms. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2018 Dec; 47: 845-862.

                


                  Lu PL, Saps M. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All Roads Lead to Prevention. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun; 16: 814-816.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Koppen IJN, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Leonhart K, Ambeba EJ, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Diefenbach KA, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C. Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence in children: Long-term outcomes, patient benefit, and parent satisfaction. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Feb; 30: 

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                  Coe A, Ciricillo J, Mansi S, El-Chammas K, Santucci N, Bali N, Lu PL, Damrongmanee A, Fei L, Liu C, Kaul A, Williams KC. Evaluation of Chronic Constipation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Feb 1; 76: 154-159.

                


                  Hawa K, Janse S, Lee J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Providing a Constipation Action Plan to Families of Children With Constipation Decreases Health Care Utilization. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Nov 1; 75: 589-594.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Hallagan A, Halleran DR, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Anal Botulinum Toxin in Children with Hirschsprung Disease and Functional Constipation: A Prospective Cohort study. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul 19;  

                


                  Hawa K, Lu PL, Holzmacher M, Wall J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Van Diest AK. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC RUMINATION SYNDROME IN THE ERA OF TELEMEDICINE. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jul 28;  

                


                  Seidler GR, Knaus ME, Beyene TJ, Ahmad H, Lu PL, Gasior AC, Halaweish I, Wood RJ. Impact of Neurodevelopmental Disorders on Bowel Management Outcomes in Children with Functional Constipation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jun 10;  

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Koppen IJN, Osborne KM, Benninga MA, Saps M, Yacob D, Lu PL, Woodley FW, Lorenzo CD. Hypnosis to Reduce Distress in Children Undergoing Anorectal Manometry: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 30; 28: 312-319.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL, Koppen IJN. Do we need an extra dimension? A pilot study on the use of three-dimensional anorectal manometry in children with functional constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 4;  e14370.

                


                  Knaus ME, Lu PL, Lu A, Maloof ER, Ma J, Benedict J, Wood RJ, Halaweish I. Antegrade continence enemas in children with functional constipation and dyssynergic defecation: Go or no go? J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Apr 23;  

                


                  Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Lu P, Bar Lev MR, Beinvogl B, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Fiori Nastro F, Nurko S, Pearlstein H, Rosen R, Shamir R, Staiano A. Overall Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: Results From the First Pandemic Phase. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Dec 1; 73: 689-694.

                


                  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.

                


                  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.

                


                  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, 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.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Blom PJJ, Qian Q, Velasco-Benítez CA, Benninga MA, Saps M. Colombian School Children With Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Respond Differently to Family Stress Than Healthy Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Apr; 68: e58-e61.

                


                  Vilanova-Sanchez A, Halleran DR, Reck-Burneo CA, Gasior AC, Weaver L, Fisher M, Wagner A, Nash O, Booth K, Peters K, Williams C, Brown SM, Lu P, Fuchs M, Diefenbach K, Leonard JR, Hewitt G, McCracken K, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Levitt MA. A descriptive model for a multidisciplinary unit for colorectal and pelvic malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Mar; 54: 479-485.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Mousa HM. Constipation: Beyond the Old Paradigms. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2018 Dec; 47: 845-862.

                


                  Lu PL, Saps M. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All Roads Lead to Prevention. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun; 16: 814-816.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Koppen IJN, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Leonhart K, Ambeba EJ, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Diefenbach KA, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C. Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence in children: Long-term outcomes, patient benefit, and parent satisfaction. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Feb; 30: 

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                  Coe A, Ciricillo J, Mansi S, El-Chammas K, Santucci N, Bali N, Lu PL, Damrongmanee A, Fei L, Liu C, Kaul A, Williams KC. Evaluation of Chronic Constipation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Feb 1; 76: 154-159.

                


                  Hawa K, Janse S, Lee J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Providing a Constipation Action Plan to Families of Children With Constipation Decreases Health Care Utilization. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Nov 1; 75: 589-594.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Hallagan A, Halleran DR, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Anal Botulinum Toxin in Children with Hirschsprung Disease and Functional Constipation: A Prospective Cohort study. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul 19;  

                


                  Hawa K, Lu PL, Holzmacher M, Wall J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Van Diest AK. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC RUMINATION SYNDROME IN THE ERA OF TELEMEDICINE. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jul 28;  

                


                  Seidler GR, Knaus ME, Beyene TJ, Ahmad H, Lu PL, Gasior AC, Halaweish I, Wood RJ. Impact of Neurodevelopmental Disorders on Bowel Management Outcomes in Children with Functional Constipation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jun 10;  

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Koppen IJN, Osborne KM, Benninga MA, Saps M, Yacob D, Lu PL, Woodley FW, Lorenzo CD. Hypnosis to Reduce Distress in Children Undergoing Anorectal Manometry: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 30; 28: 312-319.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL, Koppen IJN. Do we need an extra dimension? A pilot study on the use of three-dimensional anorectal manometry in children with functional constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 4;  e14370.

                


                  Knaus ME, Lu PL, Lu A, Maloof ER, Ma J, Benedict J, Wood RJ, Halaweish I. Antegrade continence enemas in children with functional constipation and dyssynergic defecation: Go or no go? J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Apr 23;  

                


                  Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Lu P, Bar Lev MR, Beinvogl B, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Fiori Nastro F, Nurko S, Pearlstein H, Rosen R, Shamir R, Staiano A. Overall Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: Results From the First Pandemic Phase. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Dec 1; 73: 689-694.

                


                  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.

                


                  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.

                


                  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, 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.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Blom PJJ, Qian Q, Velasco-Benítez CA, Benninga MA, Saps M. Colombian School Children With Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Respond Differently to Family Stress Than Healthy Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Apr; 68: e58-e61.

                


                  Vilanova-Sanchez A, Halleran DR, Reck-Burneo CA, Gasior AC, Weaver L, Fisher M, Wagner A, Nash O, Booth K, Peters K, Williams C, Brown SM, Lu P, Fuchs M, Diefenbach K, Leonard JR, Hewitt G, McCracken K, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Levitt MA. A descriptive model for a multidisciplinary unit for colorectal and pelvic malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Mar; 54: 479-485.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Mousa HM. Constipation: Beyond the Old Paradigms. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2018 Dec; 47: 845-862.

                


                  Lu PL, Saps M. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All Roads Lead to Prevention. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun; 16: 814-816.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Koppen IJN, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Leonhart K, Ambeba EJ, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Diefenbach KA, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C. Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence in children: Long-term outcomes, patient benefit, and parent satisfaction. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Feb; 30: 

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                  Coe A, Ciricillo J, Mansi S, El-Chammas K, Santucci N, Bali N, Lu PL, Damrongmanee A, Fei L, Liu C, Kaul A, Williams KC. Evaluation of Chronic Constipation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Feb 1; 76: 154-159.

                


                  Hawa K, Janse S, Lee J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Providing a Constipation Action Plan to Families of Children With Constipation Decreases Health Care Utilization. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Nov 1; 75: 589-594.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Hallagan A, Halleran DR, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Anal Botulinum Toxin in Children with Hirschsprung Disease and Functional Constipation: A Prospective Cohort study. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul 19;  

                


                  Hawa K, Lu PL, Holzmacher M, Wall J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Van Diest AK. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC RUMINATION SYNDROME IN THE ERA OF TELEMEDICINE. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jul 28;  

                


                  Seidler GR, Knaus ME, Beyene TJ, Ahmad H, Lu PL, Gasior AC, Halaweish I, Wood RJ. Impact of Neurodevelopmental Disorders on Bowel Management Outcomes in Children with Functional Constipation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jun 10;  

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Koppen IJN, Osborne KM, Benninga MA, Saps M, Yacob D, Lu PL, Woodley FW, Lorenzo CD. Hypnosis to Reduce Distress in Children Undergoing Anorectal Manometry: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 30; 28: 312-319.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL, Koppen IJN. Do we need an extra dimension? A pilot study on the use of three-dimensional anorectal manometry in children with functional constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 4;  e14370.

                


                  Knaus ME, Lu PL, Lu A, Maloof ER, Ma J, Benedict J, Wood RJ, Halaweish I. Antegrade continence enemas in children with functional constipation and dyssynergic defecation: Go or no go? J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Apr 23;  

                


                  Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Lu P, Bar Lev MR, Beinvogl B, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Fiori Nastro F, Nurko S, Pearlstein H, Rosen R, Shamir R, Staiano A. Overall Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: Results From the First Pandemic Phase. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Dec 1; 73: 689-694.

                


                  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.

                


                  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.

                


                  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, 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.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Blom PJJ, Qian Q, Velasco-Benítez CA, Benninga MA, Saps M. Colombian School Children With Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Respond Differently to Family Stress Than Healthy Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Apr; 68: e58-e61.

                


                  Vilanova-Sanchez A, Halleran DR, Reck-Burneo CA, Gasior AC, Weaver L, Fisher M, Wagner A, Nash O, Booth K, Peters K, Williams C, Brown SM, Lu P, Fuchs M, Diefenbach K, Leonard JR, Hewitt G, McCracken K, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Levitt MA. A descriptive model for a multidisciplinary unit for colorectal and pelvic malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Mar; 54: 479-485.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Mousa HM. Constipation: Beyond the Old Paradigms. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2018 Dec; 47: 845-862.

                


                  Lu PL, Saps M. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All Roads Lead to Prevention. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun; 16: 814-816.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Koppen IJN, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Leonhart K, Ambeba EJ, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Diefenbach KA, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C. Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence in children: Long-term outcomes, patient benefit, and parent satisfaction. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Feb; 30: 

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                  Hawa K, Janse S, Lee J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Providing a Constipation Action Plan to Families of Children With Constipation Decreases Health Care Utilization. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Nov 1; 75: 589-594.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Hallagan A, Halleran DR, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Levitt MA, Wood RJ, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Anal Botulinum Toxin in Children with Hirschsprung Disease and Functional Constipation: A Prospective Cohort study. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul 19;  

                


                  Hawa K, Lu PL, Holzmacher M, Wall J, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Van Diest AK. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC RUMINATION SYNDROME IN THE ERA OF TELEMEDICINE. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jul 28;  

                


                  Seidler GR, Knaus ME, Beyene TJ, Ahmad H, Lu PL, Gasior AC, Halaweish I, Wood RJ. Impact of Neurodevelopmental Disorders on Bowel Management Outcomes in Children with Functional Constipation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Jun 10;  

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Koppen IJN, Osborne KM, Benninga MA, Saps M, Yacob D, Lu PL, Woodley FW, Lorenzo CD. Hypnosis to Reduce Distress in Children Undergoing Anorectal Manometry: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 30; 28: 312-319.

                


                  Baaleman DF, Vriesman MH, Benninga MA, Bali N, Vaz KH, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL, Koppen IJN. Do we need an extra dimension? A pilot study on the use of three-dimensional anorectal manometry in children with functional constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Apr 4;  e14370.

                


                  Knaus ME, Lu PL, Lu A, Maloof ER, Ma J, Benedict J, Wood RJ, Halaweish I. Antegrade continence enemas in children with functional constipation and dyssynergic defecation: Go or no go? J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Apr 23;  

                


                  Strisciuglio C, Martinelli M, Lu P, Bar Lev MR, Beinvogl B, Benninga MA, Di Lorenzo C, Fiori Nastro F, Nurko S, Pearlstein H, Rosen R, Shamir R, Staiano A. Overall Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders: Results From the First Pandemic Phase. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Dec 1; 73: 689-694.

                


                  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.

                


                  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.

                


                  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, 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.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Blom PJJ, Qian Q, Velasco-Benítez CA, Benninga MA, Saps M. Colombian School Children With Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Respond Differently to Family Stress Than Healthy Children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Apr; 68: e58-e61.

                


                  Vilanova-Sanchez A, Halleran DR, Reck-Burneo CA, Gasior AC, Weaver L, Fisher M, Wagner A, Nash O, Booth K, Peters K, Williams C, Brown SM, Lu P, Fuchs M, Diefenbach K, Leonard JR, Hewitt G, McCracken K, Di Lorenzo C, Wood RJ, Levitt MA. A descriptive model for a multidisciplinary unit for colorectal and pelvic malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Mar; 54: 479-485.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Mousa HM. Constipation: Beyond the Old Paradigms. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2018 Dec; 47: 845-862.

                


                  Lu PL, Saps M. Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: All Roads Lead to Prevention. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun; 16: 814-816.

                


                  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.

                


                  Lu PL, Koppen IJN, Orsagh-Yentis DK, Leonhart K, Ambeba EJ, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Teich S, Diefenbach KA, Alpert SA, Benninga MA, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C. Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence in children: Long-term outcomes, patient benefit, and parent satisfaction. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Feb; 30: 

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  • 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.
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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/01/2017

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2013

Graduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 05/08/2016

Medical School

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/20/2010

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/01/2017

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2013

Graduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 05/08/2016

Medical School

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/20/2010

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/01/2017

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2013

Graduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 05/08/2016

Medical School

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/20/2010

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/01/2017

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2013

Graduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 05/08/2016

Medical School

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/20/2010

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/01/2017

Board Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 01/31/2017

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2016

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/2013

Graduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 05/08/2016

Medical School

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/20/2010

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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

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