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Newton, MA 02462
617-243-6000
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Natick, MA 01760
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Newton Centre, MA 02459
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978 Worcester Road (rte 9)
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
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25 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
617-219-1520
9 Hope Ave
Waltham, MA 02453
617-243-5590
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If your child has been referred to the Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Unit, it’s natural to have questions about the care he or she will receive. Below, we’ve provided answers to some of the questions we receive most often from families.
Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Unit, Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02462 Phone: 617-243-6301
Your child will be receiving anesthesia for his or her procedure. He or she will be cared for by both an anesthesiologist and a nurse anesthetist. Younger children tend to receive their anesthesia by breathing the gas through a mask that covers their nose and mouth. Older children generally are given medication through an intravenous (IV) line. Most of the time, you will be able to be present as your child awakens from anesthesia.
Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care in our unit. All staff members are available to answer questions and provide support. We have a certified child life specialist who is available to help with emotional support, play and distraction, as well as coping techniques. She will help each family develop a coping plan to deal with the stress of the procedure.
We recommend viewing our photo album/guide (PDF) to help prepare your child for his or her visit.
Yes. Tours of the unit are available prior to the procedure. Please call 617-243-6723 for more information.
Many children with special needs are seen in our unit. Our staff members are trained and comfortable working with children with a variety of developmental, emotional, and physical special needs. We have developed special programs to help patients with autism, including a social story.
Please email us or call 617-243-6723 prior to the procedure if your child has special needs that we should know about. We will make individual accommodations to help your child with the procedure.
Yes. Please go to our Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Procedures page.
Please contact the Pediatric GI Unit at 617-243-6301.
Connect with our team to schedule a consultation or test for your child