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Nader N. Youssef, MD, FAAP, FACG - Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Jersey
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About Dr. Nader Youssef
Dr. Nader N. Youssef is a board certified gastroenterologist specializing in the treatment of adolescent patients between 13-21 years of age who are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s, Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, CHO intolerance, bacterial overgrowth, and restrictive eating behavior. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the New Jersey Medical School, Newark and Assistant Professor at the Rutgers School of Health Related Professions- Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Prior to his current positions, Dr. Youssef established the Center for Pediatric Irritable Bowel and Motility Disorders in 2003 at the Goryeb Children’s Hospital Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ, and was its director until 2009. It is the only center in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut dedicated to gastrointestinal evaluation of children, including motility testing.
Dr. Youssef’s Pediatric Gastroenterology Training and Expertise
Dr. Youssef completed a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology/hepatology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, while concurrently attending the Katz School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh, receiving an MBA in 2001. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey (UMDNJ), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. After his residency, he earned additional certification and training for the management of gastrointestinal motility disorders at the University of Pittsburgh. He has also completed an introductory course on hypnosis training for functional gastrointestinal applications at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Youssef completed his undergraduate studies at New York University’s Stern School of Business, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in finance. He then attended the School of Medicine at Ross University on the island of Dominica in the West Indies. Dr. Youssef has written for numerous publications, including the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (March 2011), Seminars in Pediatric Surgery (April 2010) and the Journal of Economic Entomology (November 2009). In addition, as a clinical development leader at pharmaceutical companies, he has won international research awards and helped develop agents with unique mechanisms of action focused on motility to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), opioid-induced constipation, and intestinal failure related to short bowel syndrome.
Our Gastroenterology Centers in NJ
Dr. Youssef is proud to provide comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology care at our offices in New Jersey. Please contact us today to schedule your appointment.
Hillsborough, NJ
511 Courtyard Drive Bldg. 500
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Somerville, NJ
Warren, NJ
31 Mountain Boulevard Suite H
Warren, NJ 07059
Recent Blogs
Learn more about all things digestive health and wellness by checking out our recent gastroenterology blogs.
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive health conditions that affect the large intestine (colon). With diverticular disease, small, bulging pockets develop on the lining of the colon. When these pockets become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. They are very common – especially after age 40 – and rarely cause problems. At […]
Many Americans like to set New Year’s resolutions to make positive lifestyle changes such as improving their diet and going to the gym. However, March is also a great time for a healthy focus, especially as the long winter season comes to an end. National Nutrition Month, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, […]
Gallstones form when bile stored in the gallbladder hardens. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. It holds a digestive fluid called bile that’s released into your small intestine. Gallstones are pebble-like pieces of concentrated bile material, typically made up of cholesterol or bilirubin […]
Make An Appointment with Dr. Youssef for Gastroenterology Care in NJ
Start putting your digestive health first with help from Digestive Healthcare Center! Each member of our team is committed to providing the best possible care to each patient. We will determine the cause of your symptoms and then craft a personalized care plan based on your unique needs. Contact us today to request an appointment at one of our three office locations in Somerset County.
