Celiac Disease Center
How We Can Help
The Kogan Celiac Center of RWJBarnabas Health offers comprehensive testing and treatment for Celiac Disease for adults and children. The Center is dedicated to providing expert services that include early assessment and diagnosis, treatment, education and support to improve the health and well being of those who live with Celiac Disease.
Services include:
Initial Screening and Diagnosis
Initial assessment begins with a review of the patient’s personal
and family medical histories, conducted by our Registered Dietitian. If
indicated, blood tests are conducted as an initial screening tool at the
time of the visit. Medical diagnosis of Celiac Disease is confirmed through
an additional GI procedure after appropriate physician referral. Clinical
guidelines are provided for the patient and referring physician with recommended
follow-up care.
Initial and Ongoing Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition counseling is provided to help develop an understanding of how
to live well with Celiac Disease. The program includes a comprehensive
initial one-and-a-half-hour nutrition counseling session and three follow-up
sessions within the first year, with additional sessions to be scheduled
as needed.
Support Groups and Education
An ongoing, monthly support group is provided, with community education
programs and outreach offered on a continuous basis.
Physician Referral
Access to physician specialists, such as gastroenterologists, is available
for patients as needed through our System. On-going communication with
and monitoring by each patient’s physician helps to assure that
nutritional needs are being met.
