Dr. Scott Michael Sirlin MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
19455 Deerfield Ave Suite 205 Leesburg VA, 20176About
Dr. Scott Sirlin is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Leesburg, VA. Dr. Sirlin 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
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (ibs), Gastrointestinal Problems (stomach & Intestines) , Nutrition And More
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Pain
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