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Heidi Gamboa, DO, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Miami, FL, Nicklaus Children's Hospital

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Pediatric Gastroenterology Miami, FL

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Director of NeuroGastroenterology and Motility

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Summary

  • Dr. Heidi Gamboa is a pediatric gastroenterologist within the Division of Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale and completed a residency in pediatrics at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Dr. Gamboa pursed a fellowship in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in New Castle County, Delaware. After fellowship, she acquired additional training in Neurogastroenterology and Motility at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Her clinical interests include nausea, vomiting, functional constipation and motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology | Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is dedicated to the treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal problems in children.

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2015 - 2018
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital
    Nicklaus Children's HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2012 - 2015
  • Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2012
  • Newman University
    Newman UniversityBS, Chemistry, Minor: Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2002 - 2006
  • Newman University
    Newman UniversityBS, Chemistry, Summa cum laude

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State License 2019 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State License 2018 - 2019
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State License 2015 - 2019
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2016 - 2016
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Pancreas Prize NASPGHAN, 2017
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society 2012
  • Sigma Sigma Phi, National Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Acute Pancreatitis in Pediatric Patients: Demographics, Etiology and Diagnostic Imaging  
    Restrepo R, Hagerott H, Kulkarni S, Yesrabi M, Lee E, American Journal of Roentgenology, 1/1/2016
  • Clinical-radiologic features and treatment of hepatic lesions caused by inadvertent infusion of parenteral nutrition in liver parenchyma due to malposition of umbilica...  
    Hagerott H, Kulkarni S, Reeves-Garcia J, Restrepo R, Pediatr Radiol, 1/1/2014

Abstracts/Posters

  • Evaluation of pH Interference and Accuracy of Pancreatic Enzyme Activity by Direct Pancreatic Function
    Beri J, Hagerott H, He Z, Molle-Rios Z, DDW, Washington, DC, 1/1/2018
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow's Self-Assessment on Endoscopy Skills
    Hagerott H, Friedlander J, NASPGHAN, Las Vegas, 1/1/2017
  • Assessment of North American Pediatric Gastroenterologists on Utilization of Bowel Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Hagerott H, Molle-Rios Z, Gould S, Anupindi S, NASPGHAN World Congress, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • GI Bleeding 
    1/1/2017
  • Evaluation of pH Interference and Accuracy of Pancreatic Enzyme Activity by Direct Pancreatic Function Testing 
    Las Vegas - 1/1/2017
  • Assessment of North American Pediatric Radiologists on Utilization of Bowel Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease 
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - 1/16/2017

Committees

  • member, The Endoscopy & Procedures Committee- NASPGHAN 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
    Member
  • American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
    Member
  • American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations