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David Kawatu, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Primary Appointment Location

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Overview

Areas of Expertise
Digestive Health
Pediatric Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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David  Kawatu, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations

Make an Appointment With Dr. Kawatu

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

Dr. Kawatu's Academic Background

Administrative Roles

Department of Pediatrics — Division of Gastroenterology
Section Chief

Faculty Appointments

Department of Pediatrics — Division of Gastroenterology
Professor

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics
  • Arkansas State Medical Board
  • American Board of Pediatrics — Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Kawatu's Research

Selected Publications

  • Hayes CE, Kawatu D, Mangray S, LeLeiko NS. Rectal suction biopsy to exclude the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012 Sep; 55(3):268-71. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e31824c0acc PMID: 22922333.
    View in Pubmed: 22922333
  • Silverstein J, Grand D, Kawatu D, Shah SA, Steinkeler J, LeLeiko N. Feasibility of using MR enterography for the assessment of terminal ileitis and inflammatory activity in children with Crohn disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012 Aug; 55(2):173-7. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e318249595d PMID: 22241511.
    View in Pubmed: 22241511
  • Schaefer ME, Machan JT, Kawatu D, Langton CR, Markowitz J, Crandall W, Mack DR, Evans JS, Pfefferkorn MD, Griffiths AM, Otley AR, Bousvaros A, Kugathasan S, Rosh JR, Keljo DJ, Carvalho RS, Tomer G, Mamula P, Kay MH, Kerzner B, Oliva-Hemker M, Kappelman MD, Saeed SA, Hyams JS, Leleiko NS. Factors that determine risk for surgery in pediatric patients with Crohn's disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 Sep; 8(9):789-94. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.05.021 PMID: 20566311.
    View in Pubmed: 20566311
  • Shapiro JM, Kawatu D, Bancroft B, LeLeiko N. Inflammatory bowel disease in pediatrics. Med Health R I. 2009 Apr; 92(4):135, 145-7. PMID: 19452758.
    View in Pubmed: 19452758
  • LeLeiko NS, Pinkos B, Trotta J, Kawatu D. Nutrition in inflammatory bowel disease. Med Health R I. 2009 Apr; 92(4):131-4. PMID: 19452757.
    View in Pubmed: 19452757
  • Kawatu D, LeLeiko NS. Screening for celiac disease in asymptomatic children with Down syndrome: cost-effectiveness of preventing lymphoma. Pediatrics. 2006 Aug; 118(2):816-7. PMID: 16882844.
    View in Pubmed: 16882844
  • Kawatu D, Weinberger HL, Blatt SD. Universal versus selective screening for lead in children. Pediatrics. 1995 Jan; 95(1):157-9. PMID: 7770298.
    View in Pubmed: 7770298
  • Kawatu D, Lees RE, Maclachlan RA. Screening for intestinal parasites. Is a single specimen valid? Can Fam Physician. 1993 Aug; 39():1748-50. PMID: 8374361.
    View in Pubmed: 8374361
  • Kawatu D, MacLachlan RA, Lees RE. Intestinal parasite control in an institution for developmentally handicapped adults. Can J Public Health. 1992 Jul-Aug; 83(4):295-7. PMID: 1303641.
    View in Pubmed: 1303641

Dr. Kawatu's Areas of Expertise

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Digestive Health

With highly skilled and trained specialists and the latest technology, UAMS Health's digestive health services are the most complete in the state.

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Pediatric Care

You want the very best medical care for your child. Our doctors care for pediatric patients with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

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Locations Where Dr. Kawatu Practices

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Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Kawatu

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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