Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Surgery Program at Columbia
If your child has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), managing their symptoms is essential to their health and well-being. At our Pediatric IBD Surgery Program, our team collaborates with IBD specialists from across Columbia to provide comprehensive, personalized care for your child. We offer the latest surgical treatments for IBD, including minimally invasive laparoscopic intestinal surgeries and endoscopic procedures, and we are leading the research into tomorrow's care.
- Laparoscopic intestinal surgery and interventional endoscopy are minimally invasive procedures that can address symptoms of IBD without traditional open surgery.
- Our surgeons are integrated into a larger team of IBD specialists that include pediatric gastroenterologists, nutritionists, immunologists, social workers and more.
- Our program is focused on alleviating symptoms while working with you and your child to develop strategies to effectively manage these chronic conditions.
To learn more or to make an appointment with the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program, please call (212) 342-8585 or use our appointment request form.
Who We Treat
We treat children and adolescents with IBD and related conditions. Because IBD is a chronic condition that requires support throughout their lives, our team can also help transition older teens into our comprehensive adult IBD program.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
IBD occurs when the immune system starts to attack healthy cells in the digestive tract, causing inflammation and painful symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, and weight loss. The two main types of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD symptoms can unexpectedly become worse (flares) and can increase the chances of some conditions like colon cancer.
Conditions We Treat
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Very early onset IBD (VEO-IBD)
Treatments We Offer
- Laparoscopic intestinal surgery
- Interventional endoscopy
- Medical therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Long-term monitoring and follow-up care
Program Highlights
A Center for Surgical Expertise
Columbia is a leader in surgical innovation, with a history of developing new minimally invasive approaches. We have pioneered the use of endoscopic treatments for IBD, and our experience with laparoscopic surgery translates to outstanding outcomes.
Care at the Leading Children's Hospital in New York
We are part of NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, one of the top pediatric care centers in the nation and one of the only designated Level 1 pediatric surgery centers in the northeast. We have been treating children with the most urgent surgical needs for decades.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
We understand that IBD affects many aspects of your child's life. So we make sure they have the support they need. Our IBD team at Columbia includes pediatric surgeons, gastroenterologists, nutritionists, immunologists, and social workers, all working together to coordinate your child's care.
Care for the Most Complex Cares
These conditions are often difficult to diagnose and treat. Our team has particular expertise with complex cases of IBD, and can provide second opinions to help you understand what options are available.
A Commitment to Long-Term Management
IBD is a chronic condition that your child will have to manage throughout their life. Our program is designed to provide the support they need across their early years, adolescence, and into adulthood.
World-Class Research
We are driving research to better understand these conditions and how to treat them, including access to the latest clinical trials.
Our Team
Our Location
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York
3959 Broadway (166th Street and Broadway)
New York, NY 10032
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Make an Appointment
If your child has been diagnosed with IBD, Columbia can help. Please call (212) 342-8585 or use our appointment request form to connect with our program today. We accept a number of insurance plans, and our team can help confirm your coverage.
Resources & More
Stories & Perspectives
- What is Interventional IBD?
- Sara Musikoff shares her experience with severe inflammatory bowel disease, including the multiple operations that it took to repair her digestive tract. Now, Sara is out and about and living life to its fullest. Read the full story at nyp.org.
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