Dr. Rita M Steffen M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH, 44195About
Dr. Rita Steffen is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Steffen 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
Northeast Ohio Medical University 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Association of apnea and nonacid gastroesophageal reflux in infants: investigations with the intraluminal impedance technique.
- Effect of erythromycin on gastroduodenal contractile activity in developing neonates.
- Colonic diversion for intractable constipation in children: colonic manometry helps guide clinical decisions.
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