Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Patient Stories

Meet our patients and read their remarkable stories of hope and inspiration from the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Otolaryngology (ENT) and Gastroenterology Patient Story

Vincenzo Altrudo had difficulty hearing, eating, and sleeping, and a long bout of strep throat. Learn how ENT and Gastroenterology specialists helped him.

Read Vincenzo's story

Pancreatitis - Gastroenterology Patient Story

Learn more about Derek's experience with Pancreatitis at Children's Hospital.

Derek Aguiniga had attacks of severe abdominal pain. Learn how Gastroenterology specialists helped him.

Read Derek's story