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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.
To all our valued patients at Digestive Healthcare Center and Central Jersey Ambulatory Surgical Center Your health and safety are important to us. To help protect patients and staff, we have designated Digestive Healthcare Center and Central Jersey Ambulatory Surgical Center as a Patient and Staff “SAFE ZONE.” Our SAFE ZONE is defined by the safety […]
What is Colorectal Cancer? At Digestive Healthcare Center, our team of expert gastroenterologists strives to ensure that patients have all the information they need to promote long term digestive health. In the case of certain gastroenterological conditions such as colorectal cancer, screening is incredibly important. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon (large intestine) or rectum. […]
What is Gastroparesis? At Digestive Healthcare Center, we want to ensure that patients have information about an array of digestive health conditions, to promote positive gastrointestinal health year-round. One such condition is gastroparesis, which is a digestive condition that affects the motility of the muscles in your stomach. Normally, after you swallow, the muscles within […]
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.
