Services & Specialties
Eosinophilic Disorders

Get expert, coordinated care for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and other eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders from a world-leading team.
Patient Andrew Spurgeon with Scott Bolton, MD. Eosinophilic Disorders. Also pictured is Andrew's dad Jeffrey Spurgeon.

Leading Care for Eosinophilic Esophagitis and EGIDs, Centered on Your Child

When your child has eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) or another eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder (EGID), daily life can feel overwhelming. Food becomes stressful. Symptoms can be painful and confusing.

At the Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED), we help families find answers and a clear plan. Established in 2001, we were the first multidisciplinary center for EGIDs in the United States. Today, we care for about 1,300 patients each year and are recognized as global leaders in EGID research and treatment.

Why Choose the Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders?

  • Expert guidance on second-line therapies for patients who don’t respond to first-line treatments.
  • Globally recognized leaders who helped establish the first multidisciplinary EGID center in the U.S.
  • Multidisciplinary team-based care with gastroenterology, allergy/immunology, nutrition and other specialists working together.
  • Innovative testing and treatments including transnasal endoscopy (TNE).
  • Expert pediatric second opinions during which we help clarify treatments or explore new options.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis and EGID Expertise You Can Count On

Tomorrow’s Treatments, Today

We offer both a comprehensive clinic and a pioneering research center, serving children and adults alike. Our close connection between clinical care and groundbreaking research allows us to bring tomorrow’s treatment strategies into practice today—so patients receive the best possible outcomes. For patients who don’t respond to or tolerate first-line treatments, we also provide expert guidance on second-line, alternative therapies.

The World’s Leading Experts

Our multidisciplinary team includes international leaders in allergy, immunology, gastroenterology, nutrition and pathology. Families and medical teams from around the globe come to us to learn and collaborate. Severe eosinophilic disorders can be well-managed by multidisciplinary specialists like ours. 

Innovative Testing

Our team offers advanced tools like transnasal endoscopy (TNE), a safer, less invasive option for children who need frequent monitoring. This outpatient procedure avoids sedation, reduces recovery time, and allows families to return home the same day.

Proven Experience and Outcomes

We care for approximately 1,300 patients each year, with EoE accounting for more than half of visits. High patient satisfaction and strong word-of-mouth referrals mean 70% of families self-refer. Many of these families come to us for second opinions. We help clarify diagnoses, confirm treatment plans or explore new options so you can move forward with confidence. 

Recognized Rare Disease Expertise

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be designated a Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). This recognition reflects our leadership in expanding access, improving care, and advancing research for rare conditions like eosinophilic disorders. Cincinnati Children's is the coordinating center for the Consortium of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Researchers (CEGIR).