Eosinophilic esophagitis program
The eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) program at Children’s Memorial Hospital is a multi- disciplinary program focusing on the care and research of children diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. Located at our Children's Memorial Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park, the program serves patients from all over Illinois.
Patients are seen by a multi-disciplinary team that includes a pediatric gastroenterologist, registered dietitian, pediatric nurse practitioner and a social worker. The comprehensive care team provides the most up to date options in the management of EE, including participation in two clinical trials.
The members of the EE program include:
Dr. Amir Kagalwalla- Co-director
Dr. Ameesh Shah- Co-director
Dr. Barry Wershil- Division head, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition
Maria Manuel-Rubio, APN - Program Nurse Practitioner
Sally Ritz, RD -Program Dietician
Ronda Shaykin, RN- Program Nurse Clinician
Clinical trials
The program has an active and growing research component. In addition to participation in clinical trials, the staff members regularly team up with other institutions to advance clinical research in this area.
Current clinical trials that are part of the eosinophilic esophagitic program include:
To make an appointment or for more information about the eosinophilic esophagitis program, please call 773. 880.4354.