Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program (Pediatric) Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question The Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program (GEDP) is a joint program with Rocky Mountain Pediatric Gastroenterology that provides state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care to patients affected by eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs), including eosinophilic esophagitis (EE). These diseases can be challenging for both kids and parents alike. Our staff and physicians are committed to the highest quality of care. Evaluation and Treatment A multidisciplinary evaluation is coordinated by a physician assistant and nurse and may also involve board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists and allergists, nutritionists, and feeding specialists when appropriate. Specialized social work services also are readily available. Additional testing may need to be performed including endoscopy, allergy testing, and radiographic analysis. Treatment options are reviewed and discussed in detail with families and appropriate support is provided. Follow up occurs by telephone and during future appointments. Our Services The mission of the GEDP is to improve the quality of life for patients and families affected by EGIDs. The program offers a comprehensive evaluation for patients suspected of having EGIDs and for children who have a previously established diagnosis. Patients referred to the GEDP will receive a thorough review of their: Medical records Pathology slides Endoscopic procedures Allergy tests Our Research Research protocols that seek to determine the cause of EGIDs, offer novel treatment plans, and improve the quality of care are a significant part of the mission of the GEDP. Interested patients are offered the opportunity to participate in any protocol. About EGIDs EGIDs are a group of diseases characterized by a wide variety of gastrointestinal symptoms including vomiting, swallowing problems, food impaction, abdominal pain, diarrhea, slow growth, and bleeding. These symptoms occur in combination with increased numbers of eosinophils in the gastrointestinal lining. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that has been primarily associated with allergic diseases but also are found in other diseases. Depending on the part of the GI tract affected, EGIDs can be called a variety of different names, such as: eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) eosinophilic gastritis (EG) eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) eosinophilic colitis (EC) Doctors Bruce J. Lanser, MD, MPH + × Bruce J. Lanser, MD, MPH Bruce J. Lanser, MD, MPH, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lanser is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology. Assistant Professor Director, Pediatric Food Allergy Program Director, Pediatric Allergy Fellowship Program Department of Pediatrics Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Our researchers are working to identify the clinical, physiologic, genetic and molecular characteristics of asthmatics. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Improving Asthma Treatment Using Video Chat Investigational Treatment for Food Allergies PrecISE Severe Asthma Interventions SEAL Study: Stopping Eczema and Allergy SUNBEAM: Studying Allergy Development in Babies Understanding Allergy Development in Infants Understanding Skin Problems from Eczema and Food Allergies Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 123-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Back in the Game Last spring, eight-year-old Genesis Avila began waking up during the night struggling to breathe. Her rescue inhaler, designed to relax the airways and allow air to move in and out of the lungs, was not helping. Read More View All Patient Stories
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 123-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Back in the Game Last spring, eight-year-old Genesis Avila began waking up during the night struggling to breathe. Her rescue inhaler, designed to relax the airways and allow air to move in and out of the lungs, was not helping. Read More View All Patient Stories