Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
More than 80,000 children in the United States live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), causing chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea and other bowel symptoms. While there is no cure for IBD, it can be successfully treated.
The Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease is one of the largest centers of its kind in the U.S., providing care for about 1,800 children each year from around the world. Patients come to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to receive individualized care and the latest treatments and to participate in clinical research studies. We can help your child achieve their optimal health.
How we serve you
We offer a variety of specialized programs and clinical services to children with all forms of IBD and their families.
Conditions we treat
At the Center for Pediatric IBD, we treat all types of inflammatory bowel disease, including those listed below.
Why choose us for IBD treatment
We offer diagnostic testing, proven treatments, and long-term care to children with IBD. Our goal is to treat your child’s condition as efficiently – and quickly – as possible, and provide support for your family.
Meet our team
Gastroenterologists with special expertise in IBD will evaluate and treat your child, providing expert care from diagnosis through long-term disease management. Nurses, nutritionists and other specialists at CHOP are an important part of our team.
Our locations
You can see specialists from the Center for Pediatric IBD at various convenient locations.
Our research
We are an international leader in pediatric IBD research – leading or participating in 40-plus active studies. Our mission to improve the health of children with IBD guides our research as we seek personalized treatments.
IBD resources for families
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions about IBD and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.
Patient stories
Events
Walk for Hope
Sunday, Jun 08, 2025
Resources for professionals
Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
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