HeidiGamboaDO

Pediatric Gastroenterology • Miami, FL

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Director of NeuroGastroenterology and Motility

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Office
3100 SW 62nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
Phone+1 786-624-3400

Fax+1 305-668-8005

Summary

Dr. Heidi Gamboa is a pediatric gastroenterologist within the Division of Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale and completed a residency in pediatrics at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Dr. Gamboa pursed a fellowship in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in New Castle County, Delaware. After fellowship, she acquired additional training in Neurogastroenterology and Motility at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Her clinical interests include nausea, vomiting, functional constipation and motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Pediatric Gastroenterology | Nicklaus Children's Hospital

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is dedicated to the treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal problems in children.

Education & Training

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2015 - 2018
Nicklaus Children's HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2012 - 2015
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2012
Newman UniversityBS, Chemistry, Minor: Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2002 - 2006
Newman UniversityBS, Chemistry, Summa cum laude

Certifications & Licensure

FL State License 2019 - 2026
DE State License 2015 - 2019
WI State License 2018 - 2019
PA State License 2016 - 2016
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Pancreas Prize NASPGHAN, 2017
Gold Humanism Honor Society 2012
Sigma Sigma Phi, National Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity 2012
Silvagni Academic Society Mentor Award Nova Southeastern University, 2012
Community Service Award Nova Southeastern University, 2012
Ablah Award Newman University, 2006
Outstanding Senior Chemistry Student Award Newman University, 2006
Community Leadership Recognition Scholarship Newman University, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

16 citations
Pediatric Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction in the Era of Genetic Sequencing
Heidi E. Gamboa, Manu R. Sood
Current Gastroenterology Reports. 2019-12-17
5 citations
Underutilization of Bowel Ultrasound in North America in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Heidi E Gamboa, Zarela Molle-Rios, Sudha A. Anupindi
Digestive Diseases. 2020-01-01

Journal Articles

Acute Pancreatitis in Pediatric Patients: Demographics, Etiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Restrepo R, Hagerott H, Kulkarni S, Yesrabi M, Lee E, American Journal of Roentgenology, 1/1/2016
Clinical-radiologic features and treatment of hepatic lesions caused by inadvertent infusion of parenteral nutrition in liver parenchyma due to malposition of umbilica...
Hagerott H, Kulkarni S, Reeves-Garcia J, Restrepo R, Pediatr Radiol, 1/1/2014

Abstracts/Posters

Evaluation of pH Interference and Accuracy of Pancreatic Enzyme Activity by Direct Pancreatic Function
Beri J, Hagerott H, He Z, Molle-Rios Z, DDW, Washington, DC, 1/1/2018
Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow's Self-Assessment on Endoscopy Skills
Hagerott H, Friedlander J, NASPGHAN, Las Vegas, 1/1/2017
Assessment of North American Pediatric Gastroenterologists on Utilization of Bowel Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hagerott H, Molle-Rios Z, Gould S, Anupindi S, NASPGHAN World Congress, 1/1/2016
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (Esophageal web, severe iron deficiency anemia and dysphagia) associated with Helicobacter pylori infection in a 19 yo female
Mullinax L, Hagerott H, Castillo L, Reeves-Garcia J, Muinos W, Hernandez E, Gomara R, Arboleda R, JPGN, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

GI Bleeding
1/1/2017
Evaluation of pH Interference and Accuracy of Pancreatic Enzyme Activity by Direct Pancreatic Function Testing
Las Vegas - 1/1/2017
Assessment of North American Pediatric Radiologists on Utilization of Bowel Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - 1/16/2017

Committees

member, The Endoscopy & Procedures Committee- NASPGHAN 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Member
American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
Member
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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