Dr. Jeffrey Ho, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Jeffrey Ho, DO
is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange | CHOC Mission Hospital
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Gastroenterology Referrals
Physicians can refer patients to CHOC through our eCeptionist Referral Portal.
As an expert in the field of pediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Ho’s interests include all gastroenterology, liver and nutritional disorders and diseases and special interests include intestinal rehabilitation and home parenteral nutrition. His other areas of interest include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Dedicated to clinical excellence, Dr. Ho is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. He received his doctor of osteopathy degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California. He completed his pediatric residency training at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine in Las Vegas, followed by a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
During his fellowship at UCLA, he received extensive training and experience in liver and small bowel transplantation. Dr. Ho participated in research identifying the prevalence, risk factors and co-morbidities for obesity in pediatric liver transplant recipients.
Dr. Ho serves as medical director of endoscopy services at CHOC and also reviews video capsule endoscopy studies.
He is part of the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Home TPN Program at CHOC.
Locations
CHOC Clinic
1201 W. La Veta Ave. Building: CHOC Clinic
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 888-770-2462
fax: 855-246-2329
CHOC Specialty Center – Newport Beach
500 Superior Ave., 140
Newport Beach, CA 92663
11100 Warner Ave., 368
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Batavia Woods Medical Center
725 W. La Veta Ave. 100
Orange, CA 92868
CHOC Specialists, Otolaryngology
1010 W. La Veta Ave. 640
Orange, CA 92868
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Dr. S.
Orange, CA 92868
Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center
17100 Euclid St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
CHOC at Mission Hospital
27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission VIejo, CA 92691
CHOC Health Center at PIH Health
15725 E Whittier Blvd., #300
Whittier, CA 90603
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
1798 N. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91767
Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital
1 Hoag Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
St Joseph Hospital
1100 W. Stewart Dr.
Orange, CA 92868
Education
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Fellowship
University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA - Pediatric Residency
University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, NV - Doctor of Osteopathy
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA
Administrative Appointments
- Gastroenterology, CHOC Specialists
- Medical Director, Endoscopy Services
Academic Appointments
- Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Professional Organizations
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
- Orange County GI Society
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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
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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
Health Stories
Gastroenterology
Aurora, 18 months, becomes the first graduate of CHOC’s Cardiac GI Nutrition Clinic
Born with heart disease, Aurora developed a negative association with breastfeeding and formula. Now, she can enjoy eating solid foods.
CHOC Health
Gastroenterology
Living with polymicrogyria: Angelina’s story
Shortly after birth, Angelina was diagnosed with polymicrogyria. She remains under the care of many expert CHOC clinicians.
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