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Celiac Disease Program

Treating Celiac Disease in Children

If your child has celiac disease – or may have celiac disease – you need timely answers, expert guidance and a team you can trust.

At the Texas Children's Celiac Disease Program, we provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children at every stage – from evaluation and diagnosis to long-term management. Our team is committed to delivering expert, compassionate care while helping families navigate every step of the journey.

Through innovative care pathways, improved access to specialized services, and a coordinated team approach, we're helping children receive answers sooner and the support they need to thrive

Why families choose Texas Children's

  • Faster answers. Our innovative Same Day Endoscopy (SDE) pathway, developed at Texas Children's for eligible patients, streamlines the diagnostic process, helping children receive answers sooner and begin treatment earlier.
  • Comprehensive, coordinated care. Our multidisciplinary team includes pediatric gastroenterologists, specialized dietitians, care coordinators, psychologists, and other pediatric specialists working together to provide seamless, individualized care.
  • Expert care at every stage. From abnormal screening tests and diagnostic evaluation to treatment and long-term follow-up, we provide personalized care throughout every phase of your child's journey.
  • Convenient access. Many follow-up visits are available through telemedicine, making expert pediatric celiac care more accessible while reducing travel and missed school or work.

As part of Texas Children's nationally ranked Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, our program combines leading clinical expertise with compassionate, family-centered care to help children achieve intestinal healing, optimal nutrition, and lifelong health.

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What to Expect on Your Care Journey

Once you're referred to the Texas Children's Celiac Disease Program, our team will contact you to guide you through the next steps and coordinate the care that's right for your child.

Depending on your child's evaluation, care may include:

  • Same Day Endoscopy (currently available at our West Campus location): Eligible children with positive celiac blood tests may qualify for our Same Day Endoscopy (SDE) pathway, allowing specialist consultation and diagnostic endoscopy during the same visit.
  • Diagnostic evaluation: Families receive a comprehensive consultation to determine whether additional testing, including endoscopy, is needed to confirm the diagnosis.
  • Ongoing celiac care: Once celiac disease is confirmed, we provide expert guidance on a gluten-free diet, nutritional monitoring, and long-term follow-up to help children achieve their best health.

If celiac disease is not confirmed, we'll work with your family and referring physician to determine the most appropriate next steps in your child's care.

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