Our Services

Intestinal Care and Rehabilitation Center (ICARE)

Description of Services

The staff at the Intestinal Care and Rehabilitation Center (ICARE) at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is dedicated to caring for patients with all types of intestinal conditions. Staff members have experience in treating various types of intestinal dysfunction including, but not limited to:

Autoimmune enteritis
Congenital disorders
Desmoid tumor
Gastroschisis
Hirschsprung's disease
Intestinal atresia
Malabsorption diseases and disorders

Malrotation
Midgut Volvulus
Motility disorders
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Pseudo-obstruction
Short bowel syndrome
TPN-induced liver disease

Referral Requirements

Referrals are required from primary care physicians or other Children's Hospital specialty services. Referrals for patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization from the insurance provider and primary care physician. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient's visit. For accurate numbers or more information, please call the office number.