Celiac Disease Center
Helping Patients With Celiac Disease Find Optimal Health and Well-Being
Celiac Disease Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Celiac Disease Center is dedicated to providing the best and most comprehensive care to children with celiac disease and their families. Our goal is to provide our patients with an accurate and timely diagnosis, education on the dietary changes necessary for treatment, and ongoing care to promote optimal health and well-being. We engage in quality improvement activities to promote best possible care, and research to advance our understanding and treatment of the condition.
Nationwide Children's Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Gastroenterology and GI Surgery.
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is a chronic condition that occurs in about 1 in 100 people and results in damage to the lining of the small intestines. It affects those individuals who have the genetic potential for the condition and the disease is triggered by the ingestion of products that contain wheat, barley or rye, collectively known as gluten.
Celiac disease can be completely cured in most cases by simply altering the diet to remove all gluten products. When gluten is removed from the diet the intestinal damage recovers and the symptoms resolve. Because gluten products are found in many processed foods, people with celiac disease need to be educated on how to carefully read food labels for potential hidden sources of gluten and avoid contamination of anything they eat with gluten products. Expert nutritionists at Nationwide Children’s will work with patients and their families to educate them in this regard. Celiac disease is a lifelong condition so once a diagnosis is confirmed the gluten free diet will need to be followed for life. Failure to do so can have potentially serious health consequences over time. Learn more about celiac disease.
Meet Our Team
We use a multidisciplinary approach involving a diverse team of people with specialized expertise in celiac disease that includes:
- pediatric gastroenterologists
- endocrinologists
- pathologists
- pharmacists
- expert registered dietitians
- nurse practitioners
- nurses
- social workers
Celiac Disease Resources
Signs and Symptoms of Celiac Disease in Children
Dr. Ivor Hill, leading celiac disease specialist, is the medical director of the Celiac Disease Center. at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He answers the question, "What are the most common symptoms of childhood celiac disease?"
PediaCast 274: Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity
Dr. Ivor Hill joins Dr. Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss the nuts and bolts of celiac disease. We cover the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment… along with the latest research topics. Find out how gluten sensitivity differs from celiac disease… and the benefits of a gluten-free diet!
Gluten Free Gang
The Gluten-Free Gang, is a support group in Central Ohio for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and their families and friends.
35th Annual Celiac Conference
Saturday, November 5, 2022
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Education Center
This conference includes programs for adults and children, education materials and access to Nationwide Children’s medical professionals.
For questions, email CommunityEducation@NationwideChildrens.org or call (614) 355-0589.
