Rita Steffen, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1991 |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Languages: |
English |
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Center for Integrative Medicine
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Section Head, Pediatric Motility Disorders
Biographical Sketch
I grew up in North Ridgeville, Ohio. I truly believe this region is blessed with the healthcare that is available at Cleveland Clinic. I received excellent residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics here, and then went on to become board-certified in both of these fields. I completed fellowship training here in both adult and pediatric gastroenterology.
I then focused my practice on the subspecialty of pediatric gastroenterology and see children from birth to 18 years, and some patients to about 21 years of age, depending on the condition. While on the professional Staff I received specialty training in motility disorders and procedures, and have added value to my department by expanding the range of procedures and tests available to evaluate the functioning of various parts of the digestive tract. An example of the disorders and services available in our department is on this web page for you to see. We can help!
-- Rita Steffen, MD
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH |
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| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Gastroenterology, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) Rosary College, River Forest, IL |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH |
Certifications
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Constipation and fecal incontinence; anorectal manometry and biofeedback, motility disorders, motility of the stomach, small intestine, and colon
Innovative use of new technology in the assessment of gastrointestinal tract function in pediatric patients.
Professional Memberships
- North American Association for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- American College of Gastroenterology, Fellow
- American Gastroenterology Association
- American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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