Ajay Kaul, MD
- Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Center
- Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- ajay.kaul@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
As a motility doctor, I treat motility disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, feeding disorders and GI disorders in children with special needs. At Cincinnati Children’s, we have one of the busiest and most comprehensive pediatric neurogastroenterology centers in the nation, with cutting-edge diagnostic technology. Our approach to patient care is family-centered, and we collaborate with other medical specialties in the institution to provide the best care possible.
Helping children with special needs gives me a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. My father, a developmental pediatrician, inspired me to pursue a career in pediatrics. During my fellowship, it was my mentor who introduced me to the field of neurogastroenterology, which at the time was new and evolving.
Sometimes there is no cure for a medical problem, especially in my chosen field. The challenge is to diagnose and accept it early on and work toward an improved quality of life. I partner with the families to explain this concept and devise a plan to improve the overall quality of life for their child. Listening nonjudgmentally to the parents and hearing what they have to say helps earn their trust and helps me come up with an individualized, collaborative management plan.
In addition to caring for patients, I also do research. There is still a scarcity of evidence-based management strategies for several disorders in the field of pediatric neurogastroenterology. With our research, my colleagues and I contribute to and help fill those gaps in knowledge.
In my free time, I like to keep up with current global affairs. I also love to visit and try the cuisine of different countries.
MD: Government Medical College, Jabalpur, India, 1986.
Residency: Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY; The State University of New York, Albany, NY.
Fellowship: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1995-1998.
Certification: Pediatrics, 1995; Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1999.
Interests
Motility disorders; feeding disorders; GI problems in children with special needs
Services and Specialties
Gastroenterology GI, Colorectal Disorders, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Research Areas
Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
Additional Languages
Hindi, Kashmiri, UrduLocations (2)
Insurance Information
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Publications
Liquid and solid gastric emptying and correlation with clinical characteristics in pediatric patients with dyspepsia. Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2024; 36:e14701.
Comprehensive Manometric Evaluation of Dysphagia in Patients with Down Syndrome. Dysphagia. 2023; 38:1589-1597.
Pediatric Aerodigestive Medicine: Advancing Collaborative Care for Children With Oropharyngeal Dysphagia. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2023; 77:460-467.
Laparoscopic Ladd's procedure for the repair of a right paraduodenal hernia in pediatric patients – A case series. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. 2023; 95:102668.
Novel sensory trigger for gastrocolonic response. Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2023; 35:e14528.
Mo2004 EFFICACY OF SACRAL NERVE STIMULATION IN CHILDREN WITH REFRACTORY IDIOPATHIC CONSTIPATION. Gastroenterology. 2023; 164:s-950.
High amplitude propagated contractions with Glycerin versus Bisacodyl: A within-subject comparison in children undergoing colonic manometry. Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2023; 35:e14544.
Screening for Gastric Sensory Motor Abnormalities in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes. Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. 2023; 29:168-173.
Evaluation of Chronic Constipation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2023; 76:154-159.
Pediatric gastrointestinal neuromodulation: A review. The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology. 2022; 28:403-412.
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