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Desalegn Yacob, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Columbus, OH

Desalegn Yacob MD

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Pediatric Nutrition


Medical Director, Center for Motility and Neurogastroenterology Disorders. Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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  • 700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205

  • Phone+1 614-722-3450

  • Fax+1 614-722-3454

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Summary

  • Dr. Desale Yacob is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Columbus, OH and is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. He specializes in pediatric neurogastrointestinal and motility disorders. He has more than 48 publications.

Education & Training

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University
    Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2006 - 2009
  • Old Dominion University
    Old Dominion UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Motility of the Left Colon in Children and Adolescents with Functional Constpation; A Retrospective Comparison Between Solid‐State and Water‐Perfused Colonic Manometry  
    Desalegn Yacob, MD, Neurogastroenterology and motility

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