Pediatric crohn's disease in San Francisco, California

Dr. Sofia Verstraete, MD is a world-class pediatric gastroenterologist located at 1825 4th Street in San Francisco, California. Specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, Dr. Verstraete offers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies. As a co-director of the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, she leads clinical, research, and quality improvement teams to provide extraordinary care for young patients with complex conditions. Dr. Verstraete is fluent in Spanish and advocates for diversity, ensuring that language and cultural barriers do not hinder patient care. Her research focuses on classifying IBD in pediatric patients and exploring the impact of ethnicity on the condition's characteristics. With a commitment to improving remission rates among IBD patients, Dr. Verstraete offers support groups, educational events, and subspecialty clinics to address the unique needs of each patient. She is actively involved in clinical trials of cutting-edge medications for pediatric IBD and dedicates her time to caring for underserved populations. If you're looking for a pediatric gastroenterologist who provides stress-free visits and exceptional care for children of all ages, Dr. Sofia Verstraete, MD is here to serve you.