A Gastroenterologist for Children, and Young Adults
Excellence with Compassion
About us
At Wake Pediatric Gastroenterology, our goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality, cost-effective, and family-centered care to children.
Pediatric Gastroenterology is a medical specialty dedicated to the care of children with digestive and nutritional conditions. Pediatric Gastroenterologist (Pediatric Gastro Specialist) takes care of children with GI conditions. This includes conditions of the:
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esophagus (food pipe)
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stomach
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intestines
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colon
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liver
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gallbladder
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pancreas
Many GI conditions are long-term and some are lifelong.
Their complaints
Many times children cannot explain their symptoms the way adults can. Their GI complaints can include:
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Stomach (abdominal) pain
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A food allergy or intolerance
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Vomiting
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Constipation
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Acid reflux
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Diarrhea
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Bloating or gas
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Trouble swallowing food
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Poor weight gain or poor oral intake or weight loss
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Bleeding from the GI system - blood in vomiting or blood in the stool
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Abnormal GI test results/ investigations
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And, many more...
When your child has digestive illnesses, you want the very best pediatric gastroenterologist caring for them. Dr. Kunde, at Wake Pediatric Gastroenterology, can diagnose and treat all aspects of digestive conditions.
Our philosophy
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We listen to children! We believe that every child provides us with clues to solve their digestive issues.
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We understand parents! We want to minimize medication use when possible. Parents are the final decision-makers. And, we want to be your partners in the treatment of your child.
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Cost-effective care without going to the hospitals: As the only private pediatric gastroenterology practice, we are very cost-effective, as compared to the hospital, while continuing to deliver quality care. Compare the cost of care here.
Our Comprehensive Care
Our relationship with a family starts with a personalized consultation visit in the clinic. It helps us understand their concerns, order tests if needed, and diagnose the condition.
We provide a variety of dietary approaches to treat a condition or support digestive health. We partner with pediatric-trained dieticians who understand their needs.
Our endoscopy center provides a variety of GI procedures (endoscopy and colonoscopy), outside the hospital setting. We make these procedures very cost-effective for families.
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Wake Endoscopy Center
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Clayton Endoscopy Center
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WakeMed Hospital
In case children need hospitalization, we can admit them to pediatric hospitals or ER. We have hospital privileges at:
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WakeMed Hospitals
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UNC-Rex Hospital
Compare the Cost of Care
(Data based on BCBS Cost Comparison Tool, 2019)
Conditions We Can Treat
(the list is not comprehensive)
Food allergies and related disorders
Celiac disease and gluten intolerance
Feeding or eating issues and conditions related to poor weight gain
GI disorders related to nerves and stress or anxiety
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD): Crohn's Disease and Colitis
Lactose intolerance and other sugar intolerances
Acid reflux and esophageal inflammation
Colon polyps and hemorrhoids
IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome
Gall bladder and liver diseases
Ulcers in the digestive tract
Malabsorption: lack of absorption of nutrients
GI infections and small bowel bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
Pancreatic disorders: pancreatitis or pancreatic insufficiency
Constipation and toilet training issues
AND MANY MORE
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
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Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology - WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh, NC
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Pediatric Gastroenterologist - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, MI
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - Michigan State University
BOARD CERTIFICATION
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American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatric Gastroenterology (2011)
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American Board of Pediatrics – General Pediatrics (2009)
CLINICAL INTERESTS
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General pediatric gastroenterology
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
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Food allergies related to the GI system (such as eosinophilic esophagitis or celiac disease)
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Endoscopic procedures
EDUCATION
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Fellowship in Pediatric GI – Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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Residency in Pediatrics – Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
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Masters in Public Health – University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
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Medical School – University of Mumbai, India
A Message from Dr. K
"Dear Parents,
Thank you for visiting Wake Pediatric GI.
I am a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and have been taking care of children with digestive issues since 2008. Although academic medicine and research were exciting, I soon realized that patient care is where my passion lies, and helping children and their families provide me with the greatest satisfaction. During these years of clinical experience, I understood that
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Pediatric gastroenterologists are high in demand but their availability is mainly limited to hospitals
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There is a high healthcare cost associated with hospitals, investigations, medications, and GI procedures
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And most of the GI conditions can be managed in an outpatient office setting without going to hospitals
Therefore, in 2018, I decided to start 'Wake Pediatric GI' to provide exceptional, affordable, and convenient GI care to children. My goal is to be a dedicated adviser for the digestive health of children – so you can make the best decisions for your child."
Dr. Sachin Kunde, MD, MPH
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
American Board of Pediatrics Certified
Jessica Causey
Office Manager
Dietitian
Lead MA
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Jessica Goff
Tami
Estella
Marytza
Office / Clinic
Endoscopy Centers
2601 Lake Dr, #201, Raleigh, NC 27607
3024 New Bern Ave, #101, Raleigh, NC 27610