Dr. Wael N. Sayej M.D., Pediatrician
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Dr. Wael N. Sayej M.D.

Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology

4/5(6)
79 Sandpit Road 102 Danbury CT, 06810
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4/5

About

Dr. Wael Sayej is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Hartford, CT. Dr. Sayej specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Dr. Sayej specializes in the management of allergic gastrointestinal disorders (eosinophilic esophagitis) and inflammatory bowel disease. He also manages conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.

Education and Training

Our Lady of Fatima University MD 2000

Our Lady of Fatima University MD

Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine 2001

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology

Provider Details

Male English, Arabic 17 years of experience
Dr. Wael N. Sayej M.D.
Dr. Wael N. Sayej M.D.'s Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

inflammatory bowel diseaseeosinophilic esophagitisceliac diseasegastroesophageal reflux diseaseirritable bowel syndromefunctional abdominal painFPIESAllergic gastrointestinal disordersconstipation

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Connecticut School of Medicine 2009 - 2018
  • Pediatric Gastroenterologist Digestive Diseases, Hepatology and Nutrition, Connecticut Children's Medical Center 2009 - 2018
  • Director, Eosinophilic Esophagitis Program and Center Connecticut Children's Medical Center 2014 - 2018
  • Director, Pediatric Capsule Endoscopy Program Connecticut Children's Medical Center 2009 - 2018
  • Associate Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Connecticut Children's Medical Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine 2009 - 2014
  • Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Connecticut Children's Medical Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine 2014 - 2017
  • Co-director, Connecticut Children’s Aerodigestive Team (CCAT) Connecticut Children's Medical Center 2012 - 2014
  • Consultant, Pediatric Gastroenterologist Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT 2011 - 2018

Awards

  • Pediatric Resident didactics Teaching Award 2015 Pediatrics Residency Program 
  • Certificate of Special Recognition 2013 Senator Richard Blumenthal 
  • Melvin Friedland Maimonides Award 2013 Chabad of the Valley - Simsbury, CT 
  • McNeill Teaching Award 2012 Pediatric Residency Program - CCMC/UCONN 
  • McNeill Teaching Award 2011 Pediatric Residency Program - CCMC/UCONN 
  • McNeill Teaching Award 2010 Pediatric Residency Program - CCMC/UCONN 

Treatments

  • Celiac Disease
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Acid Reflux
  • Pain

Professional Memberships

  • North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition  
  • Association of Pediatric Program Directors  
  • Connecticut State Medical Society  
  • Hartford County Medical Association  
  • American Gastroenterological Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  • Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation

Areas of research

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Dr. Wael N. Sayej M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 282 Washington St

282 Washington St -
Hartford, CT 06106
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New patients: 860-545-8373
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399 Farmington Avenue -
Farmington, CT 06032
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79 Sandpit Road 102 -
Danbury, CT 06810
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50 WASON AVE FL 1 -
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107
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New patients: 413-794-5437
Fax: 413-794-8901

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Patient Experience with Dr. Sayej


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Dr. Wael N. Sayej M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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