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Dr. Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD
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Dr. Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 48
Houston, TX
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20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Whitfield Van Buren graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Dr. Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has 20 years experience. Dr. Whitfield Van Buren currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Riceland Medical Center and Texas Children's Hospital. Dr. Whitfield Van Buren's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Whitfield Van Buren is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Manometry
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Manometry
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Manometry
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gastroschisis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Sphingolipidosis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
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    HMO Premier HMO
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    Choice POS
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    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Open Choice PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Texas Childrens Hospital
    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 822-3131
  2. 2 Outpatient Services-Allergy And Immunology
    17580 Interstate 45 S Fl 5, Conroe, TX 77384
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 267-7500
  3. 3 Office
    6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
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Feb 10, 2017
Dr. Van Buren is super compassionate. She never rushes appointments and answers all of my questions. One evening she saw a message from my baby's pediatrician and took the time to call me and talk through options. She is a great doctor!
Jill in Houston, TX — Feb 10, 2017
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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Dr. Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Riceland Medical Center and Texas Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kristin Whitfield Van Buren, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth

    2830 Calder St, Beaumont, TX

  • Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

    1204 N Mound St, Nacogdoches, TX

  • Riceland Medical Center

    538 Broadway, Winnie, TX

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX