
Dr. Kristin Lynette Whitfield van buren MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
6621 Fannin St Cc 1010. 00 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Kristin Whitfield van buren is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Whitfield van buren specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 2004
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 2004
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Birth Defects
- Diarrhea
- Malnutrition
- Pain
Dr. Kristin Lynette Whitfield van buren MD's Practice location
Practice At 6621 Fannin St Cc 1010. 00
6621 Fannin St Cc 1010. 00 -Houston, TX 77030Get Direction
Practice At 1 Childrens Hospital Dr 4401 Penn Avenue
1 Childrens Hospital Dr 4401 Penn Avenue -Pittsburgh, PA 15224Get Direction
Baylor College of Medicine
1504 Taub Loop -Houston, TX 77030Get Direction
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- Dr. Wallace A Gleason M.D.6410 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Stephanie Horwitz Abrams M.D.6701 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Craig Jensen MD6701 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Beth Carter MD6701 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
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