
Aniruddh Setya, MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
3800 Johnson Street J Hollywood FL, 33021About
Dr. Aniruddh Setya is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Setya is a physician-researcher with clinical experience in Nepal, India, New York, and Florida. He specializes in problems affecting the digestive system, liver, and nutrition in children from the newborn period to adulthood. Conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, formula intolerance, milk protein allergy and reflux are some of the diseases that can be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Manipal College of Med Science MBBS 2011
Nassau University Med Center Pediatric Residency 2015
University of Florida Pediatric Gastroenterology 2021
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
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Aniruddh Setya, MD's Expert Contributions
When is surgery needed for ulcerative colitis?
Close to 25% children diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis will eventually need some form of surgery. massive bleeding, chronic debilitating illness, perforation of the colon, or risk of cancer are some of the reasons for surgery. READ MORE
Can dehydration be a cause of constipation?
Lack of water, fiber in diet can definitely be a cause of constipation. Including fresh fruits and vegetables, at least 5 servings a day, and decreasing the amount of processed foods can help with a healthy bowel regimen. READ MORE
What can I give my child for acid reflux?
Acid in stomach is important for digestion. Based on symptoms, let your provider decide what is safe for your child and if symptoms are truly due to reflux or not. Feeling of heartburn can often be soothed by having TUMS, Milk. Any other medication needs a dose adjustment decided by the weight of your child READ MORE
Is constipation in children normal?
This is NOT normal. Please see a pediatric gastroenterologist who will help your child regulate his bowels. READ MORE
Does my son have Crohn's?
Diarrhea, abdominal pain and weight loss could be a sign of Crohns Disease. However, there are other factors and test results which will have to be taken into consideration. See a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and seek help. READ MORE
My daughter keeps having an upset stomach. What can I do to help her?
More than 40% of children experience functional abdominal pain. That means that there is objective pain due to impaired functioning of the gastrointestinal symptoms. Something to keep in mind would be the foods she consumes prior to the onset of pain and if there are any other patterns. Seek the advice of a pediatric gastroenterologist who will help you understand the symptoms better. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance typically has sensation of bloating, flatulence and Diarrhea. Some people experience abdominal pain as well. See your pediatric gastroenterologist to help understand your child’s symptoms. READ MORE
My daughter has celiac disease, and is having trouble with the gluten-free diet. What do you recommend?
Gluten Free Diet can be hard, especially for young children who see their peers eat any kind of snacks without having to read their labels. I have found that most success with gluten free diet comes from the entire household becoming gluten free and that becomes a way of life for the family. There are also some amazing resources for kids and celiac disease. Gikids.org is one such good resource. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Why is my daughter passing black stools?
You should take a picture of the stools and show it to your pediatrician. There can be plenty of reasons for change in color of stool, but one needs to decide if it’s truly black vs. a really dark brown. Aniruddh Setya, MD, FAAP READ MORE
How to relieve being full all the time?
It depends on a variety of factors including the kinds of foods you eat and what other symptoms you have. Try sticking to smaller frequent meals. Decrease fatty foods and drink plenty of fluids. The days you feel very full, stick to liquids including high-calorie smoothies. Aniruddh Setya, MD, FAAP READ MORE
Awards
- Resident of the year 2014 Nassau University Medical Center
- Grant for Arena of Care, Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2021 Arena Pharmaceuticals
- Invited member of the resident recruitment committee 2020 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Second position at Nassau University Research Day 2015 Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
- Outstanding Resident of the year award 2014 Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
- Certificate for Outstanding Service to Research program 2012 Connecticut Children's Medical Center, West Hartford CT
- Certificate of honor for outstanding academic achievement in Pediatrics 2010 Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal
- Certificate of honor for outstanding academic achievement in Physiology 2006 Manipal College of Medical Sciences Pokhara, Nepal
Professional Memberships
- Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- The American Academy of Pediatrics
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Diplomate of The American Board of Pediatrics
- Medical Council of India
Fellowships
- University of Florida Pediatric Gastroenterology 2021
Fellowships
- University of Florida
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Areas of research
Grant
Arena of CareÔAward in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Award
· Amount of $39,000 USD awarded for fellowship research project for 2021-2022
· Titled "College-aged patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); addressing unique needs and improving disease outcomes."
· A collaborative University of Florida College of Medicine and University of Miami project
Book Chapters
· Khanna V, Tarangini D, Setya A, Sachdeva A. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation. In: Choudhry V, editor. PG Textbook of Pediatrics. 2 ed. Delhi: Jaypee Brothers; 2018. p. 1938-42
· Allen P, Setya A, Lawrence VN. Pediatric Functional Constipation. StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing LLC.; 2020. Pubmed PMID 30725722
· Setya A, Mathew G, Cagir B. Fecal Impaction. StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing LLC.; 2020.PubMed PMID: 28846345
· Nair P, Setya A. Pharmacology of Commonly used Drugs in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Conditions. In: Vohra P, editor. Pediatric Gastroenterology 51 Clinical Questions and Answers. 1/e ed. New Delhi: CBS Publishers & Distributors; 2021. p. 287-96
· Setya A, Nair P. How to Diagnose and Manage Cow Milk Protein Allergy. In: Vohra P, editor. Pediatric Gastroenterology 51 Clinical Questions & Answers. 1/e ed. New Delhi: CBS Publishers & Distributors; 2021. p. 1-7
Articles
· Setya A, Kaur J, Gupta A, Wadhwa N. Liver Transplant as Treatment Modality for
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Liver. Academic Journal of Gastroenterology & HepatologyMarch, 2020.
· Setya A, Nair P, Cheng SX. Gastric electrical stimulation: An emerging therapy for children with intractable gastroparesis. World J Gastroenterol. 2019;25(48):6880-9. Epub 2020/01/08. DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i48.6880. PubMed PMID: 31908392; PMCID: PMC6938723.
· Setya A. Do biologicals really prevent complications in pediatric Crohn's disease? Current Medicine Research and Practice. 2017;7(5):211-2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmrp.2017.09.007.
· Setya A, Mendoza LB, Fagan D. Fleece Bezoar in a 6-Year-Old Girl. Consultant. September 2016;15(9).
· Nair P, Setya A. Pompe Disease. Consultant October 2016; 15(10)
· Faille EO, Setya A, Eisenfeld L. A computerized system to diagnose and treat neonatal apnea using vibrotactile stimulation. Conn Med. 2013;77(9):517-22. Epub 2013/11/26. PubMed PMID: 24266127.
Abstracts
· Setya A, Molina I, Homsi M, Choudhry N, Zimmermann E. Age-Specific Healthcare Utilization Trends In A Transitional IBD Population. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2020;71:S63-S4. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002966
· Setya A, Molina I, Choudhary NA, Homsi M, Suleiman Z, Xue W, Zimmermann EM. Age-Specific Healthcare Utilization Trends In A Transitional IBD Population. Gastroenterology. 2020;158(6): S-735. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016- 5085(20)32515-4
· Setya A, Kaur J, Wadhwa N. Liver Transplant as a treatment modality for Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2019;69.
· Wadhwa N, Setya A, Kaur J. Liver transplant as a treatment modality for Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2018;66.
· Setya A, Lamba V, Nair P, Bargman R. Severe Hypernatremia, Hyperglycemia and Hyperosmolality in a Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Endocrine Reviews. April 2016;37(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/edrv/37.supp.1
· Nash A, Panzo A, Morgan J, Peterson D, Ferrer F, Fernandes C, Setya A, Eisenfeld L. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Neonatal Bladder Monitoring. Connecticut Medicine. May 2012;76:289.
Oral Presentations
· Setya A, Kupferman F, Fagan D, Fogel J, Sandha H, Shabbir N. (March 2015) Preferred Use of Pediatric Emergency Department versus Ambulatory Clinic/Primary Care Practitioners' Offices: A Parent/Guardian Perception Oral Presentation presented at New York Academy of Medicine
· Setya A, Kupferman F, Fagan D, Fogel J, Sandha H, Shabbir N. (2015) Preferred Use of Pediatric Emergency Department versus Ambulatory Clinic/Primary Care Practitioners' Offices: A Parent/Guardian Perception Oral Presentation presented at Harvey Aiges Memorial Resident Night at the Nassau Pediatric Society 2015 NY, USA
· Setya A, Kupferman F, Fagan D, Fogel J, Sandha H, Shabbir N. (May 2015) Preferred Use of Pediatric Emergency Department versus Ambulatory Clinic/Primary Care Practitioners' Offices: A Parent/Guardian Perception Oral Presentation presented at Nassau University Medical Center Annual Research Day
Poster Presentations
· Breeden Holly, Setya Aniruddh, Mathews April, Beasley Genie, Chan Albert (November 2020) Severe Cow's Milk Protein Allergy Mimicking Disorder of Lipid Transport in an Infant with Failure to Thrive Poster presented at NASPGHAN Annual Conference 2020 (Virtual)
· Mathews April A, Alfakhri Nora K, Setya Aniruddh, Carr Silvana, Cheng Sam (November 2020) Adenovirus Induced Acute Liver Failure in an Immunocompetent Child Poster presented at NASPGHAN Annual Conference 2020 (Virtual)
· Setya Aniruddh, Molina Isaac, Choudhary Naueen A, Homsi Maher, Pham Angela, Zimmermann Ellen M (November 2020) Age- Specific Healthcare Utilization Trends In A Transitional IBD Population Poster presented at NASPGHAN Annual Conference 2020 (Virtual)
· Setya Aniruddh, Molina Isaac, Choudhary Naueen A, Homsi Maher, Suleiman Ziad, Xue Wei, Zimmermann Ellen M (May 2020) Age-Specific Healthcare Utilization Trends In A Transitional IBD Population Poster presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Annual Conference 2020 (Virtual)
· Setya Aniruddh, Kaur Jaswinder, Wadhwa Nishant (October 2019) Liver transplant as a treatment modality for Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor Poster presented at NASPGHAN Annual Conference 2019, Chicago, USA
· Setya Aniruddh, Kaur Jaswinder, Wadhwa Nishant (May 2019) Liver transplant as a treatment modality for Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor Poster presented at Pediatric Science Day at University of Florida, Gainesville FL, USA
· Wadhwa Nishant, Setya Aniruddh, Kaur Jaswinder (February 2018) Liver transplant as a treatment modality for Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor Poster presented at 51st ESPGHAN Annual Meeting, 2018 Geneva, Switzerland
· Setya Aniruddh, Lamba Vineet, Nair Priyanka, Bargman Renee. (April 2016). Severe Hypernatremia, Hyperglycemia, and Hyperosmolality in a Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis Poster presented at ENDO 2016; Boston, MA, USA
· Alvarez Lybil M, Doraiswamy Brinda, Setya Aniruddh, Fagan David, Lamba Vineet (March 2016) Neonatal Vaccine-Strain Varicella-Zoster Infection 27 Days after Maternal Post-Partum Vaccination Poster presented at Eastern Society of Pediatric Research, ESPR 2016, Philadelphia, USA
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