Dr. Joshua Brian Wechsler M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
702 Barnhill Dr Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Joshua Wechsler is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Wechsler 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
Rush Medical
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 2006
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2009
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- TLR-induced activation of neutrophils promotes histamine production via a PI3 kinase dependent mechanism.
- IgE-mediated mast cell responses are inhibited by thymol-mediated, activation-induced cell death in skin inflammation.
- Allergic mechanisms in eosinophilic esophagitis.
- Tetraspanin CD151 Is a Negative Regulator of FcεRI-Mediated Mast Cell Activation.
Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Problems (stomach & Intestines) , Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gut Immunology And More
- Anemia
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Member North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Member Hepatology and Nutrition
- Member American Gastroenterological Association
Fellowships
- gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, Children's Memorial Hospital 2009
- Northwestern McGaw/Children's Memorial Hospital, Pediatrics Gastroenterology 2012
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine/Childrens Memorial Hospital 2012
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