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Highly trained physicians and clinicians collaborate to provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment to help children reach their full potential.

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric Gastroenterology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders such as:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Reflux/vomiting (GER)
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Lactose intolerance
  • Irritable bowel disease
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Diseases of the pancreas
  • Malnutrition/poor weight gain/failure to thrive

Pediatric Gastroenterology services are available at:
Boys Town National Research Hospital
14000 Boys Town Hospital Road
Boys Town, Nebraska 68010

(402) 778-6820
Fax: (402) 778-6826

Clinic Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Our Pediatric Gastroenterology Team

Laurel L. Prestridge, M.D.

  • Board Certified in Pediatrics, Subspecialty in Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Medical Degree, University of Texas Medical School, Houston
  • Pediatric Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
  • Diplomate, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Jon A. Vanderhoof, M.D.

    • Board Certified in Pediatrics, Subspecialty in Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Medical Degree, University of Nebraska College of Medicine
    • Pediatric Residency, University of Nebraska Medical Center
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, UCLA Center for Health Sciences, Los Angeles
    • Diplomate, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Rosemary Young, APRN

    • Master’s Degree, Creighton University, Omaha
    • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
    • Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse
    • President, Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses

Diane Kocovsky, APRN

    • Master’s Degree, Rush University, Chicago
    • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
    • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
    • Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses