Comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology in Palo Alto, California

The Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Center at Stanford Children's Health, located at 730 Welch Road in Palo Alto, California, is a leading institution dedicated to providing expert care for children with digestive inflammatory diseases. Our specialized center offers comprehensive treatment for children with simple or complex digestive, liver, or nutrition needs. The multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists and subspecialists, along with our specialty programs, ensures that every aspect of your child's condition is fully addressed. Our Pediatric IBD and Celiac Disease Center provides specialized care for families coping with these two gastrointestinal conditions. With a focus on innovation and research, our team of experts is dedicated to finding solutions for your child's unique needs. Our hepatology program offers access to specialized clinics, state-of-the-art research trials, and engagement in national societies to advance care for pediatric patients with liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreatic diseases.

The Single Ventricle Program at Stanford Children's Health, located at 725 Welch Road in Palo Alto, California, is a leading institution dedicated to providing specialized care for children born with single heart ventricle anomalies. Our interdisciplinary team offers coordinated care that addresses the unique needs of these patients, ensuring they can live their fullest lives. Patients with single ventricle anomalies face challenges in blood flow from the heart to the lungs and body, requiring specialized treatment from birth. Our program is the only one of its kind on the West Coast, offering multidisciplinary care that includes experts in pediatric cardiology, hepatology, gastroenterology, and more.

Rachel Bensen, MD at Stanford Medicine Children's Health is a renowned pediatric gastroenterologist located at 730 Welch Road in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bensen completed her medical education at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ in 2007, followed by her residency at Stanford Health Care at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto in 2010. She then went on to complete a fellowship in the Gastroenterology Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University in 2014. Dr. Bensen is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2015. With her expertise and experience, she provides top-notch care for children with gastrointestinal issues. Visit Rachel Bensen, MD at Stanford Medicine Children's Health for compassionate and comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology services.