Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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:

esophagus (food pipe)
stomach
intestines
colon
liver
gallbladder
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:

Stomach (abdominal) pain
A food allergy or intolerance
Vomiting
Constipation
Acid reflux
Diarrhea
Bloating or gas
Trouble swallowing food
Poor weight gain or poor oral intake or weight loss
Bleeding from the GI system - blood in vomiting or blood in the stool
Abnormal GI test results/ investigations
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

We listen to children! We believe that every child provides us with clues to solve their digestive issues.
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.
Quality and cost-effective care without going to the hospitals: As the only independent pediatric gastroenterology practice, we are very cost-effective, while continuing to deliver quality care.

How We Are Safe and Cost-Effective

Our Comprehensive Care

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Office Visits

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.

Diet and Nutrition

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.

Gastrointestinal Procedures

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.

Wake Endoscopy Center
Clayton Endoscopy Center
WakeMed Hospital

Hospital and ER Care

In case children need hospitalization, we can admit them to pediatric hospitals or ER. We have hospital privileges at:

WakeMed Hospitals
UNC-Rex Hospital

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

Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology - WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh, NC
Pediatric Gastroenterologist - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, MI
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - Michigan State University

BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatric Gastroenterology (2011)
American Board of Pediatrics – General Pediatrics (2009)

CLINICAL INTERESTS

General pediatric gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
Food allergies related to the GI system (such as eosinophilic esophagitis or celiac disease)
Endoscopic procedures

EDUCATION

Fellowship in Pediatric GI – Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA [2008-2011]
Residency in Pediatrics – Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI [2005-2008]
Masters in Public Health – University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL [2002-2005]
Medical School – University of Mumbai, India [1996-2002]

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

Pediatric gastroenterologists are high in demand but their availability is mainly limited to hospitals
There is a high healthcare cost associated with hospitals, investigations, medications, and GI procedures
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."