Dr. Brandon Pleman, MD

Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, MD, located in San Mateo, CA, is a pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist specializing in caring for children from birth through early adulthood. With expertise in areas such as nutrition, gastroesophageal reflux, celiac disease, liver disease, failure to thrive, and abdominal pain, Dr. Hurwitz aims to educate patients and their families comprehensively on well-being. Having earned her medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine and completed residencies and fellowships at renowned institutions like UCLA and Stanford University, Dr. Hurwitz is dedicated to improving gastrointestinal and nutritional wellness, as well as emotional and physical health for families she serves. Generated from the website content

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals are consistently ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. We have two main campuses serving children and their families – one in Oakland and one in San Francisco – as well as clinics throughout Northern California. Whether we're treating a rare condition or providing a routine checkup, our love of helping kids shines through. With hundreds of doctors from more than 50 medical specialties, we provide care for virtually all pediatric conditions, including orthopedic issues, cancer, heart defects, neurological disorders and traumatic injuries. We are especially proud to be one of the few hospitals in the nation equipped to treat rare and serious illnesses in children.

Dr. Sofia Verstraete, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist based in San Mateo, CA, specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. As the co-director of the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, she is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through clinical research, education, and support initiatives. With a strong commitment to diversity and patient care, Dr. Verstraete is fluent in Spanish and actively works to address the unique challenges faced by medically complex cases. Her extensive training includes a medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, a pediatrics residency at the University of Miami Health System, and a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at UCSF. Generated from the website