Dr. Wael N. Sayej M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
79 Sandpit Road 102 Danbury CT, 06810About
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
Dr. Wael N. Sayej M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Do kids need an endoscopy for celiac disease?
Yes. The recommendations are to do an endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions that could create false positive celiac serologies (blood tests). If the Celiac serologies are negative, then he most likely does not have Celiac disease. There is no test for gluten sensitivity. READ MORE
When is surgery needed for ulcerative colitis?
Surgery can be done at anytime, however, it is usually reserved for patients that fail medical treatment including biologic therapies. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Treatment with high-dose proton pump inhibitors helps distinguish eosinophilic esophagitis from noneosinophilic esophagitis.
- Esophagitis in children with celiac disease.
- Two Cases of Helicobacter pylori-Negative Gastric Outlet Obstruction in Children.
- Biomimetic and synthetic esophageal tissue engineering.
- Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy induces eosinophilic esophagitis: three
- Retrospective Comparison of Fluticasone Propionate and Oral Viscous Budesonide in Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
Clinical Trials
- An Extension Study to Evaluate Maintenance of Efficacy and Long-term Treatment Effect of Oral Budesonide Suspension (OBS) in Adults and Adolescents With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
- A Placebo- Controlled Study in Adolescents and Adults With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Measuring Histologic Response and Determine if Reduction in Dysphagia is Achieved
Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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