Dr. Eric Tibesar, MD

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Get to know Pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr. Eric Tibesar, who serves patients in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Tibesar is a thriving pediatric gastroenterologist with special interests in esophageal reflux, food allergies, and nutrition. He can be found on staff at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists and GI nurse practitioners at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital treat children (newborn to age 18) with family-centered care. This group specializes in the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders that affect the gut, including nutrition disorders. They are highly experienced and knowledgeable about all types of disorders and how to provide medical care that minimizes pain, discomfort, or anxiety in the child.

A 2008 graduate of the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Dr. Tibesar completed his residency in pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He then went on to complete his fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Among the doctor’s professional affiliations, he is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology. He has also published multiple research articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters, as well as has contributed oral presentations at a number of professional association meetings.

Recognized as a Top Doctor in Indianapolis, Dr. Tibesar is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics, an independent and nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. A pediatric gastroenterologist manages digestive health in children. This field covers the entire gastrointestinal tract, including the hepatobiliary-pancreatic systems (e.g., hepatitis and pancreatitis) and nutritional disorders (e.g., malnutrition and obesity).

In his spare time, Dr. Tibesar enjoys playing golf, running, and weight lifting. His favorite professional publication is the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

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