Institute of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

The Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Institute at Shaare Zedek Medical Center is one of the two largest institutes in the country, encompassing several centers of excellence that treat a variety of gastrointestinal, liver, and heart diseases. The institute employs nine pediatric gastroenterologists, a dietitian, and a nurse, and it houses a large research unit.

In addition to common gastroenterological conditions such as recurrent abdominal pain, reflux, vomiting, and changes in bowel habits, the institute serves as a home for children and adolescents from all over the country who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases, liver and heart diseases, celiac disease, nutritional issues, feeding disorders in infants, and food allergies. Each year, the institute's doctors treat over 6,000 children and perform more than 1,400 endoscopic procedures.

We place great importance on conducting medical research at the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Institute at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, and we believe that medical units involved in research often provide better care for patients. Research allows access to innovative treatments and technologies that are not yet available in standard care, and it enables patients to receive leading-edge treatment without cost or waiting times. The Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Institute at Shaare Zedek Medical Center leads international research projects worth millions of dollars on four continents and in dozens of centers worldwide. In addition to our expert physicians, the institute's research team consists of nine research professionals, including project managers, research coordinators, statisticians, and laboratory personnel. Our research laboratory is equipped with all the necessary tools to support various studies that require sample processing.