
Dr. Fernando Zapata M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
8200 Dodge St Children's Hospital Omaha NE, 68114About
Dr. Fernando Zapata is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Zapata 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
Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Division De Ciencias De La Salud 1995
University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Birth Defects
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
Dr. Fernando Zapata M.D.'s Practice location
UNMC College of Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jon A Vanderhoof MD14080 Boystown Hospital Rd Boys Town NE 68010
- Dr. Gina Direnzo-coffey M.D.7205 W Center Rd Omaha NE 68124
- Dr. Pablo Javier Palomo M.D8200 Dodge St Omaha NE 68114
- Dr. Thomas M Attard MD988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Sharad D Kunnath MD14080 HOSPITAL RD BOYS TOWN NE 68010
- Dr. Nancy L Vandersluis M.D.14080 Hospital Rd Boys Town NE 68010
Nearest Hospitals
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl
8200 DODGE ST OMAHA NE 68114METHODIST HOSPITALl
8303 DODGE ST OMAHA NE 68114