SLUCare Physician Group
Helen Pappa, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics
5 Locations
301 Caledonia Parkway, Suite 220
O Fallon, MO 63368
Dr. Pappa uses evidence-based medicine in her treatment of patients. Her research interests include improving care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and growth and bone health in patients with IBD.
Dr. Pappa is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also holds a master's degree in public health from Harvard.
She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCF), and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She is on the pediatric advisory committee of the CCF.
Dr. Pappa is the parent of a disabled child and is an advocate for children with disabilities.
About Me
Education:
Internship
Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Medical School
University of Athens Medical School
Hospital Affiliations:
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests:
Abdominal pain
Acute and chronic hepatitis
Biliary atresia
Bone health
Bowel incontinence
Capsule endoscopy
Celiac disease
Cirrhosis
Colitis
Colon cancer screening
Abdominal pain
Acute and chronic hepatitis
Biliary atresia
Bone health
Bowel incontinence
Capsule endoscopy
Celiac disease
Cirrhosis
Colitis
Colon cancer screening
Colonic motility disorders
Colorectal disorders
Constipation
Crohns disease
Defecation disorders
Diarrhea
EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Endoscopy
Esophageal motility disorders
Esophagus disorders
Flatulence
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Foodborne illness
Functional bowel disease
Gallbladder diseases
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal disease
Gastrointestinal infections
Gastrostomy endoscopic
GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Healthcare quality improvement
Hemorrhoids
Hirschsprungs disease
Hydrogen breath testing
IBS Irritable bowel syndrome
Indigestion
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Lactose intolerance
Liver diseases
Microscopic colitis
Pancreas disorders
Pediatric liver disease
Peptic ulcer
Pyloric stenosis
Short bowel syndrome
Stomach motility disorders
Swallowing disorders dysphagia
Ulcerative colitis
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Map & Directions
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services
301 Caledonia Parkway, Suite 220
O Fallon, MO 63368
Mon
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat
CLOSED
Sun
CLOSED
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Specialties: Pediatric Gastroenterology
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