Outpatient Clinics
Prior to requesting an appointment with a registered dietitian in the Nutrition Clinic or one of our outpatient nutrition programs, a physician referral should be faxed to the Central Authorization Department at 858-966-4051. The referral may come from a primary care provider or specialty clinic physician.
Nutrition Clinic
To schedule an appointment, please call 858-966-5999 Option 5
The Nutrition Clinic offers one-on-one counseling with a registered dietitian for a variety of conditions, including poor weight gain, food allergies, celiac disease, diabetes, tube feeding management and eating/feeding difficulties, as well as offering general nutrition education.
Once a referral has been received and insurance authorization obtained, the patient/family should call Central Scheduling at 858-966-5999 to schedule an appointment.
Virtual Weight Management Classes
To schedule an appointment, please call 858-966-5999 Option 5 – not GI
We offer a two class series of virtual weight management classes. The classes are offered in English or Spanish. The focus is on promoting a healthy lifestyle and includes topics such as creating a balanced diet, physical activity and behavior modification. Families of overweight or obese children must attend the weight management classes prior to scheduling individual appointments with a registered dietitian in the Nutrition Clinic. A physician referral for the classes is required.
Strive to Thrive Clinic
To schedule an appointment, please call the Gastroenterology Department at 858-966-4003 Option 1
The Strive to Thrive Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic that evaluates infants and toddlers with poor growth and poor weight gain. It is designed to evaluate underlying medical conditions and develop nutrition care plans for patients.
Feeding Team
To schedule an appointment, please call 858-966-1700 ext. 257684
The Feeding Team program evaluates and provides treatment for infants and children with serious feeding problems. This multidisciplinary program includes a registered dietitian, a physician, a nurse practitioner, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist and a developmental psychologist.
Once a referral to the Feeding Team has been sent, you will be contacted by a team member to learn how to continue the process.
Weight and Wellness Center
To schedule an appointment, please call the Gastroenterology Department at 858-966-4003 Option 1
A child is considered obese when his or her BMI is above the 95th percentile. Children who meet the criteria for obesity are commonly diagnosed with serious health problems, including obstructive sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes mellitus, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and orthopedic problems. The Weight and Wellness Center, under the direction of Jeffrey Schwimmer, M.D., manages child and adolescent obesity through safe and personalized treatments. Our multidisciplinary team through the GI Department is dedicated to reducing the health burden of obesity in children, with a focus on reasonable and achievable goals.