14838-Croffie, Joseph
Faculty

Joseph M. Croffie, MPH, MD

Dr. Joseph F. Fitzgerald Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Address
705 Riley Hospital Drive
ROC 4210

Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Bio

Dr. Croffie's clinical and research expertise is in pediatric gastrointestinal motility (movement) disorders and biofeedback treatment of constipation. He developed the Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory at Riley Hospital, one of the few comprehensive centers in the United States providing esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry and anorectal biofeedback therapy, small bowel and colonic manometry, wireless esophageal pH testing, and esophageal pH and impedance testing to children with various gastrointestinal motor disorders. Dr Croffie also has an interest in Fecal transplant for recurrent Clostridium Difficile infection in children.

Titles & Appointments

  • Dr. Joseph F. Fitzgerald Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
  • Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
  • Director, Pediatric Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory
  • Education
    1994 FEL Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, Indiana University School of Medicine
    1991 RES Residency, Indiana University School of Medicine
    1986 MD University of Liberia
    1980 MPH University of Oklahoma
    1979 BS Central State University
  • Research

    Dr. Croffie's research expertise is in pediatric gastrointestinal motility (movement) disorders and biofeedback treatment of constipation.

  • Professional Organizations
    American Academy of Pediatrics
    American College of Gastroenterology
    American Gastroenterological Association
    American Medical Association
    American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
    North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
  • Board Certifications
    American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology
    American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
  • Clinical Interests

    Areas of Interest:  GI motility disorders, anorectal manometry, gastroduodenal manometry, colonic manometry, high resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry, esophageal pH and impedence studies, biofeedback treatment for severe childhood constipation, fecal transplant for recurrent Clostridium Difficile infection.

     

  • Awards
    Org: Indianapolis Recorder
    Desc: Excellence in Medicine
    Scope: Local
    Date: 2016-10-01
    Org: Indiana University
    Desc: Excellence in Teaching
    Scope: University
    Date: 2016-05-01

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