Patient stories

After severe GI symptoms hospitalized 13-year-old Akil, motility experts at CHOP diagnosed him and developed an individualized treatment plan.

Ashley, 18, has her gastroparesis under control and the energy to enjoy her passions, thanks to the Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility.

A $5 million gift from Irma and Norman Braman helped create the Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility, a new center at CHOP to treat gastrointestinal motility disorders.