Dr. Christopher J Smith MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn IL, 60453About
Dr. Christopher Smith is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Smith 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.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Colonoscopy, Diarrhea, Endoscopy And More
- Pancreatitis
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
Fellowships
- University of Nebraska Medical Center 1994
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton, Omaha, NE 1994
- University of Nebraska Medical Center - University of Nebraska College of Medicine
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