Pediatric Gastroenterology
At Dakota Pediatric Associates, our Pediatric Gastroenterology service provides expert care for infants, children, and adolescents with digestive, nutritional, and liver conditions. The gastrointestinal system in children is complex and deeply connected to growth, development, nutrition, and behavior — it deserves care designed specifically for kids.
Dr. Blaufuss, is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, offers specialized, family-centered care focused on accurate diagnosis, thoughtful management, and long-term wellness. Working closely with your child’s pediatrician and care team, he ensures every aspect of your child’s health is addressed with expertise and compassion.
What We Treat
From everyday digestive issues to complex, chronic conditions, Dr. Blaufuss evaluates and manages a wide range of pediatric GI concerns, including:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Disordered brain-gut interaction
- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloating
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Constipation, encopresis, and chronic diarrhea
- Feeding disorders and growth-failure / failure to thrive
- Celiac disease
- Eosinophilic esophagitis and allergic GI conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis)
- Liver disease and related disorders
- Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
- Nutritional challenges, weight changes, and specialized dietary needs
Approach
- Comprehensive diagnostics and procedures: including endoscopy, colonoscopy, imaging, and lab evaluation.
- Collaborative care model: Working closely with pediatricians, dietitians, behavioral specialists, and therapists to support the whole child.
- Family-centered care: Emphasizing clear communication, shared decision-making, and minimizing the stress of medical visits.
- Continuity and coordination: From initial evaluation to ongoing follow-up and telehealth, every step is designed for seamless, accessible care.
- Specialty coordination: When complex or tertiary care is needed, Dr. Blaufuss collaborates directly with regional children’s hospitals and academic centers to ensure your child’s needs are met locally whenever possible.
Why Families Choose Us
- Care provided by a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist with years of experience treating children from infancy through young adulthood.
- A personalized, not volume-driven approach — your child’s care plan is tailored to their individual needs.
- The convenience of integrated care, with both general pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology under one roof.
- A local commitment to the Fargo–Moorhead region, offering advanced specialty care close to home for families across North Dakota and western Minnesota.