DesalegnYacobMD
Pediatric Gastroenterology • Columbus, OHPediatric 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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Office
700 Childrens Dr
Columbus, OH 43205Phone+1 614-722-3450Fax+1 614-722-3454
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 UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2006 - 2009
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2007 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
VA State Medical License 2002 - 2008- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 20 citationsSegmental colonic dilation is associated with premature termination of high-amplitude propagating contractions in children with intractable functional constipationIlan J.N. Koppen, Ben P. Thompson, Erica J. Ambeba, Victoria A. Lane, D. G. Bates
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2017-05-19 - 9 citationsCharacterization of the colonic response to bisacodyl in children with treatment‐refractory constipationPaul T. Heitmann, Lukasz Wiklendt, Nikhil Thapar, Osvaldo Borrelli, Carlo Di Lorenzo
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2020-08-01 - 7 citationsLong-Term Outcomes of Antegrade Continence Enemas to Treat Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in Children.Desiree F Baaleman, Mana H Vriesman, Peter L Lu, Marc A Benninga, Marc A Levitt
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2023-08-01
Journal Articles
- Motility of the Left Colon in Children and Adolescents with Functional Constpation; A Retrospective Comparison Between Solid‐State and Water‐Perfused Colonic ManometryDesalegn Yacob, MD, Neurogastroenterology and motility
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