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Children’s National Hospital is one of the few pediatric centers in the country to offer a specialized gastrointestinal motility program for children. The Comprehensive GI Motility Program provides expert consultation and dedicated care to help improve your child’s quality of life.


Our Providers

Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.

Contact Information

For appointments, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327) and for information, call 202-476-3032.

With advanced training in pediatric neurogastroenterology, motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders, the team directs the diagnostic and specialized treatment efforts for each child. State-of-the-art technology is utilized including high-resolution anorectal, esophageal, antro-duodenal and colonic manometry. Leading treatments such as percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation or IBStim™ are offered to treat refractory functional abdominal pain and nausea. 

Motility disorders are conditions that affect the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract. In a healthy child, wave-like contractions called peristalsis move food and waste through the intestinal tract. These contractions also help the body absorb nutrients. Peristaltic contractions occur when the muscles and nerves of the digestive tract work together.

Conditions We Treat

Children’s National works to help treat a number of motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders impacting your child’s digestive tract, including the following:

Family Resources

At Children's National, we are dedicated to supporting families and caregivers every step of the way. Explore our broad selection of programs, special services, and online resources designed to help children and families navigate their health journeys.

Patient Portal

Children's National offers secure 24/7 access to our patient portal, where you can access health information, communicate with providers, refill prescriptions, manage appointments, and more.

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