The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and laboratory services to evaluate and treat infants, children and adolescents with gastrointestinal disorders.

Learn more about the services offered at UMMC.

For appointments, please call 410-328-6749

Physicians

Atiye Nur Aktay, MD

Atiye Nur Aktay, MD

Pediatric Endoscopy Director

Samra S. Blanchard, MD

Samra S. Blanchard, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Steven J. Czinn, MD

Steven J. Czinn, MD

Professor of Pediatrics

Jennifer Hong, MD, MPH

Jennifer Hong, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Program, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Fellowship Program Director

Howard Aaron Ian Kader, MD

Howard Aaron Ian Kader, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Jay A. Perman, MD

Jay A. Perman, MD

Professor of Pediatrics

Runa Diwadkar Watkins, MD

Runa Diwadkar Watkins, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division Head of Gastroenterology & Nutrition

Nurse Practitioners

Sarah Sujin Choi, MS, CRNP

Sarah Sujin Choi, MS, CRNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Elsie Stines, RN, MS, CPNP

Elsie Stines, RN, MS, CPNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Staff

Pamela Cureton, RD
Support Staff

Laura Hamilton, MSN, RN
Registered Nurse

Nicole Hudak BSN, RN
Registered Nurse

Tiona Speights, MSN, RN
Registered Nurse

Conchetta Williams
Office Manager & Fellowship Coordinator