Dr. Jacqueline Phyllis Schenkein M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1919 E Thomas Rd Main Building Phoenix AZ, 85016About
Dr. Jacqueline Schenkein is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Schenkein 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1977
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2012 Phoenix Super Doctors
Treatments
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease, Nutrition
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Malnutrition
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Member Crohn?s and Colitis Foundation of America
- Member East Valley Pediatric Society
- Member North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Member Phoenix Gastroenterology Society
- Member Phoenix Pediatric Society
Fellowships
- (Pediatric Gastroenterology) Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Pediatric
- (Gastroenterology), CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA, PA 1980
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