Timothy A. S. Sentongo, MD
Timothy A. S. Sentongo, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Director, Pediatric Nutrition Support Service
Specialties
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Hepatology (Liver Diseases)
Locations
- Chicago - Comer Children's Hospital
- Naperville
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Timothy A. S. Sentongo, MD, specializes in gastrointestinal problems impacting growth and nutrition in infants, children and adolescents. He has a particular interest in children with chronic illnesses such as short bowel syndrome, food intolerances, feeding problems and cystic fibrosis, which can lead to impaired growth and require specialized nutrition support and gastrointestinal care.
Dr. Sentongo’s research focuses on improving treatment and therapies for children and adolescents with short bowel syndrome, parenteral nutrition (TPN), eosinophilic esophagitis, growth problems and nutritional deficiencies.
Areas of Expertise
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children
- Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Abdominal Pain
- Pediatric Feeding Problems
- Allergic Intestinal Disorders
- Celiac Disease in Children
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
Practicing Since
- 2000
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Makerere University
Residency
- Metrohealth Medical Center
Fellowship
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Internship
- Mulago National Specialised Hospital
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society for Nutrition
- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.