Uma Phatak, MD, MHS

Uma Phatak, MD, MHS is a pediatric gastroenterologist located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Dr. Phatak specializes in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Common symptoms among her patients include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, weight loss, growth issues, constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux. Dr. Phatak also performs video capsule endoscopies in children and sees patients at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.

Dr. Phatak is dedicated to providing compassionate care to her patients and finds inspiration in their resilience. She is committed to helping her patients get better and thrive, emphasizing that they are in this together. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Phatak serves as the director of the medical student clerkship for the department of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine.

In her practice, Dr. Phatak also addresses conditions such as celiac disease, constipation, and pediatric gastroesophageal reflux. Celiac disease is a digestive disorder caused by gluten intolerance, while constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements or the passage of hard stools. Inflammatory bowel disease encompasses ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, both of which involve chronic inflammation in the digestive system. Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is a condition in babies characterized by repeated regurgitation that irritates the esophagus.

Overall, Uma Phatak, MD, MHS is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients with gastrointestinal issues, helping them to improve their health and quality of life.