Welcome to the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.
Our fellowship program has been fully accredited by the ACGME since 2008. This three-year program is open to physicians who have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency and are seeking comprehensive training in the art and science of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.
As the only children’s hospital in Suffolk County, Long Island, our division serves a diverse and growing patient population across Suffolk and Eastern Nassau Counties. With multiple outpatient locations, we care for more than 7,000 patients annually, providing long-term management for a wide range of gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders.
We are proud to house the first and only Comprehensive Pediatric Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Center on Long Island. Additionally, our Multidisciplinary Pediatric IBD Center delivers advanced care for over 150 children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including more than 100 patients receiving biologic infusion therapy.
Our newly constructed, state-of-the-art endoscopy suite supports more than 700 procedures each year—from diagnostic endoscopies to advanced interventions, including PEG placements, dilatations, polypectomies, variceal banding, and management of GI bleeding via clipping, injection, and thermal coagulation. Notably, we remain one of the few pediatric GI programs where fellows are trained to perform liver biopsies independently.
Our advanced Motility Unit offers a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic studies, including breath tests, pH impedance studies, Bravo reflux testing, esophageal and anorectal manometries, and biofeedback therapy for pelvic floor dyssynergia. Fellows complete a dedicated motility rotation working alongside both pediatric and adult motility specialists.
Nutrition is a key focus of our program. Our division oversees all pediatric nutrition support services, both inpatient and outpatient. Fellows work closely with our dedicated dietitian team and manage patients requiring parenteral nutrition. A dedicated two-week inpatient/outpatient nutrition rotation in the second year further enhances fellows’ expertise in this area.
During the second year, fellows also complete a one-month Transplant Hepatology Rotation at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. Funding is available for local housing to ensure full immersion in this vital experience.
We are proud of the success of our fellowship and of our graduates, who have gone on to distinguished and fulfilling careers in pediatric gastroenterology. We look forward to meeting you during your interview and welcome any questions you may have.
Lesley Small-Harary, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Assistant Director for Celiac Disease Center
Program Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program
