Erini Kostandy, MD
- Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Pediatric Neurogastroenterologist and Motility Specialist, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Center
- Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- erini.kostandy@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
I am a pediatric gastroenterologist with specialized training in neurogastroenterology and motility. My clinical focus includes caring for children with a wide range of gastrointestinal motility disorders—from esophageal to anorectal dysfunction—as well as disorders of gut-brain interaction. I care for children experiencing complex feeding intolerance, chronic nausea, dysphagia, constipation, and other functional GI disorders. Using advanced diagnostic tools such as esophageal, antroduodenal, colonic and anorectal manometry and EndoFLIP, I provide individualized evaluations and treatments. I also perform therapeutic interventions including anal and pyloric botulinum toxin injections, esophageal and pyloric dilations, and pneumatic balloon dilations for achalasia.
My approach to medicine is empathetic and holistic. I believe in listening closely to families, understanding their experiences and focusing on the child’s overall well-being, not just their symptoms. My ultimate goal is to improve quality of life so children and their families can thrive as fully as possible. My passion for this work is shaped by personal experience with close family members who have special needs, which has instilled in me a deep commitment to equitable care and advocacy for families navigating similar challenges. Compassion and perspective guide my practice every day.
In my free time, I love connecting with friends and family over a meal, volunteering at my church, exploring local coffee shops and restaurants, and traveling whenever I can.
Residency: Pediatrics, University of Miami / Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, FL.
Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston, TX.
Advanced Fellowship: Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Interests
General gastroenterology; motility disorders; children with special needs; disorders of brain-gut interaction
Services and Specialties
Interests
Foregut disorders; esophageal motility disorders; endoFLIP; esophageal manometry; constipation
Research Areas
Locations (2)
Insurance Information
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Publications
Sa2097: DOSE-DEPENDENT EFFECTS OF BISACODYL ON HIGH AMPLITUDE PROVOCATION CONTRACTIONS DURING COLONIC MANOMETRY AND PEDIATRIC CONSTIPATION OUTCOME. Gastroenterology. 2025; 169:s-649.
Sa2117: PREDICTORS AFFECTING DURABILITY AND OUTCOMES OF INDEX PNEUMATIC BALLOON DILATION IN PEDIATRIC ACHALASIA. Gastroenterology. 2025; 169:s-656.
Sa2106: SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF PNEUMATIC BALLOON DILATION FOR PEDIATRIC ACHALASIA- A SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE. Gastroenterology. 2025; 169:s-652-s-653.
S2218 Predictors of Bowel Dysfunction and Recovery in Hospitalized Cancer Patients: Treatment and Outcomes. The American Journal of Gastroenterology (Elsevier). 2024; 119:s1585.
Tu1923 DYSREGULATED LIPIDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH GUT MICROBIAL DYSBIOSIS IN AUTOIMMUNE SCURFY MICE. Gastroenterology. 2024; 166:s-1471.
Probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 Changes Foxp3 Deficiency-Induced Dyslipidemia and Chronic Hepatitis in Mice. Nutrients. 2024; 16:511.
S3904 Bleeding Blues: Navigating Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome (BRBNS) in a Pediatric Patient. The American Journal of Gastroenterology (Elsevier). 2023; 118:s2491.
Rare Case of Pediatric Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder Presenting With Pleural Masses Complicated by Pleural Effusions. ACG Case Reports Journal. 2023; 10:e01158.
Tu1879 LIMOSILACTOBACILLUS REUTERI DSM 17938 MODULATES FOXP3 DEFICIENCY- INDUCED DYSLIPIDEMIA IN AUTOIMMUNE SCURFY MICE. Gastroenterology. 2023; 164:s-1149.
Chapter 51 Bone marrow transplant for the patient with primary immune deficiency disorder. Allergic and Immunologic Diseases. : Elsevier; Elsevier; 2022.
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