Specialty
Pediatrics
Comprehensive care for children’s digestive health. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment with a welcoming, family-centered approach and pediatric surgical support.
NU.V.E.M’s pediatrics practice offers specialized attention to the digestive health of children and adolescents, in a welcoming environment designed to reduce children’s anxiety and build trust with the family.
We work closely with gastroenterologists, pediatric surgeons and a pelvic physical therapist to provide the most complete approach in complex cases, from childhood constipation to the investigation of CMPA and H. pylori.
When to seek Pediatrics
You may benefit from this specialty if you experience one or more of the symptoms below:
What we treat in Pediatrics
Children’s Digestive Health
Constipation, reflux, persistent colic and functional disorders assessed with a gentle approach, based on current pediatric evidence and full family involvement in treatment.
Pediatric Food Intolerances
Diagnosis of lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance and cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) with breath test protocols and elimination diets adapted to each age group.
H. pylori in Children
Investigation and eradication confirmation via non-invasive breath test, avoiding unnecessary invasive procedures in children.
Chronic Childhood Constipation
Complete evaluation of constipation refractory to clinical treatment, integrating clinical and dietary approaches and, when needed, pediatric anorectal manometry.
Pediatric Surgical Integration
Cases requiring surgical evaluation are managed together with NU.V.E.M’s pediatric surgeons (Dr. Eliane Basques and Dr. Adrianna Buzatti), integrating diagnosis and management without multiple referrals.
Longitudinal Follow-Up
Ongoing follow-up of digestive growth and development, with family guidance at every visit and treatment plan adjustments as needed.
Why NU.V.E.M
What sets us apart in Pediatrics
- Welcoming environment specially designed for pediatric care
- Team includes a pediatrician specialized in pediatric gastroenterology
- Integrated pediatric surgeons: surgical evaluation with no external referral needed
- Breath tests adapted for children (SIBO, lactose, fructose, H. pylori)
- ISO 9001 certification: standardized, safe pediatric protocols
For referring physicians
We receive referrals from pediatricians and general practitioners to investigate digestive disorders in childhood. Our team includes a gastroenterologist specialized in pediatrics and pediatric surgeons for cases requiring complementary evaluation or surgical management.
- Breath tests for SIBO, intolerances and H. pylori in children
- Environment adapted to reduce anxiety and ease the pediatric exam
- Detailed report with recommendations for the referring pediatrician
- Immediate surgical integration for cases requiring complementary evaluation
- Joint follow-up available for high-complexity cases
Frequently asked questions
From what age can I bring my child?+
We see children from early infancy through adolescence, with an environment and approach adapted to each age group.
Are the exams adapted for children?+
Yes. Breath tests and other exams follow protocols specific to the pediatric age group, prioritizing comfort and reducing children’s anxiety.
When should I seek NU.V.E.M’s pediatrics team?+
In cases of persistent constipation, recurrent abdominal pain, suspected food intolerance or infant gastroesophageal reflux.
Do you refer for pediatric surgery?+
Yes. When needed, surgical evaluation is done together with the clinic’s own pediatric surgeons, with no external referral required.
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Specialty delivered under an ISO 9001 certified protocol
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