Dr. Natalie Bhesania, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Natalie Bhesania, MD
is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange
Specialty:
Board Certified:
Gastroenterology Referrals
Physicians can refer patients to CHOC through our eCeptionist Referral Portal.
Dr. Natalie Bhesania is a board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange County, California. As an expert in pediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Bhesania cares for babies, kids and teens with a wide variety of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions. She specializes in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease including crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition to performing a variety of procedures, including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, Dr. Bhesania is skilled in performing intestinal ultrasound, a non-invasive modality that has proven invaluable in enhancing patient care by facilitating real-time disease monitoring and guiding clinical management decisions.
Dr. Bhesania is a member of the IBD Program at CHOC, a multidisciplinary program offering comprehensive services, including pediatric surgeons, registered dietitians, social workers, and nurse coordinators. The program emphasizes collaborative care, working closely with each family to integrate the most current medical evidence with the individual needs and preferences of each patient.
Dr. Bhesania’s philosophy of care is grounded in kindness, empathy, and dedication to her patients and their families. She is committed to delivering thorough, patient-centered care and formulating individualized treatment plans within a compassionate and supportive environment. Her overarching objective is to guide families throughout their healthcare journey with empathy and hope.
Location
CHOC Specialists, Gastroenterology
1201 W. La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 714-509-4099
fax: 714-509-3301
Education
- Medical School
Windsor University School of Medicine, St. Kitts & Nevis - Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH - Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
- Upper GI Tract Conditions
- Difficulty swallowing / dysphagia
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal varicies
- Esophagitis
- Esophageal achalasia
- Heartburn
- Feeding disorders
- Peptic ulcers
- Pyloric stenosis
- Intestinal malrotation and volvulus
- Meckel's diverticulum
- Celiac disease
- Gastroparesis
- Gastroschisis
- Gastritis
- Intestinal dysmotility
- Gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Anorectal malformation
- Constipation
- Encopresis
- Hirschsprung's disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Anal fissures
- Ascites
- Rectal bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Intestinal polyps
- Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- Gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
- Viruses, bacteria and parasites in the digestive tract.
Lower GI Tract Conditions
Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases
- Liver Disorders
- Biliary atresia
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Liver disease
- Liver enlargement
- Liver failure
- Metabolic liver disease
- Fatty liver disease
- Cirrhosis
- Jaundice
- Cholestasis
- Portal hypertension
- Gall bladder disease
- Wilson’s disease.
- Colic
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Food allergies
- Lactose intolerance
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fecal incontinence
- Excessive burping or passing gas
- Unexplained functional abdominal pain.
- Failure to thrive
- Growth failure
- Unexplained weight loss
- Parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Enteral nutrition
- Disaccharide intolerance
- Short bowel syndrome
- Malnutrition and other nutrition problems
- Malabsorption.
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pancreatitis.
Common Childhood GI Problems
Nutritional Problems and Deficiencies
Pancreatic Diseases