Desalegn T. Yacob, MD
Contact Information
Desale Yacob, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's and Medical Director of the GI Motility Center. He is also associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He attended the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical education. After completing his pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk Virginia he came to Columbus where he completed his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Nationwide Children's. His clinical interests span all areas of pediatric gastroenterology including motility disorders and functional gastrointestinal disorders. As Medical Director of the Motility Center, he evaluates and helps take care of children referred from around the nation. He also has a special interest in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Yacob's research interest is in the area of functional gastrointestinal disorders and neurogastrointestinal disorders. He is also a member of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. He is named among the Best Doctors in America.
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Motility
Medical Director -
Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Physician Team -
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Physician Team -
Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction
Medical Director -
Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support
Physician Team -
Rumination Syndrome Program
Director -
Gastroenterology Motility Fellowship
Program Director -
Gastroenterology Fellowship
Faculty -
Primary Department
Pediatrics -
Primary Section
Gastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition
- Listed, Best Doctors in America
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2009
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
| Fellowship | Nationwide Children's Hospital | Date Completed: 06/30/2009 |
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| Residency | Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Hospit | Date Completed: 06/30/2005 |
| Medical School | University of Virginia School of Medicine | Date Completed: 05/19/2002 |
