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St. Luke's Children's Gastroenterology

St. Luke's Children's Gastroenterology is the only pediatric gastroenterology clinic in Boise, Idaho. Our practice includes three physicians and one nurse practitioner, all of whom have specialized training in diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in children.

Tyler Burpee, MD

Tyler Burpee, MD
Dr. Burpee is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Internship and Residency: Pediatrics
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
University of Washington School of Medicine

Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Children's Hospital Boston
Harvard School of Medicine
 
Jason Ellison, MD

Jason Ellison, MD
Dr. Ellison is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

Medical School: University of Iowa

Residency: Pediatrics
University of Iowa

Fellowship: Pediatrics Gastroenterology
University of Iowa
Cass Smith, MD

Cass Smith, MD
Dr. Smith is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

Medical School: University of Nevada Reno

Residency: Pediatrics
Creighton University/University of Nebraska

Fellowship: Pediatrics Gastroenterology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Henry Thompson, MD

Henry Thompson, MD
Dr. Thompson is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University

Internship: Pediatrics
Primary Children's Hospital/University of Utah

Residency: Pediatrics
University of Minnesota

Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
University of Colorado / The Children's Hospital
Barbie Doherty, CRNP

Barbie Doherty, MSN, CRNP

Bachelor of Science Degree: Nursing
Boise State University

Master of Science Degree: Nursing
Idaho State University

Services

  • Evaluation and management of:
    • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis)
    • Celiac disease
    • Eosinophilic esophagitis
    • Liver disease
    • Diseases of the pancreas
    • Failure to thrive
    • Irritable bowel syndrome
    • Refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    • Refractory constipation
    • Nutritional/feeding issues
  • Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopic feeding tube placement (PEG tube) and management
  • Foreign body removal

Appointment

Patients are seen by appointment only. Please notify us if you will be late; you may be asked to reschedule.

Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you will not be able to make your scheduled appointment. This will enable us to serve all patients in a timely manner.

You may be mailed paperwork to complete prior to each appointment, please contact our office if you have any questions with the paperwork.

We ask that you bring your insurance card, photo ID and current list of medications with you to each visit and notify us of any changes in your address, phone number, or insurance information.

Insurance Plans

Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans are accepted. We ask that you bring your insurance card with you to each visit and notify us of any changes in your address, phone number, or insurance information.

Medication Refills

Talk with your provider at each visit to be sure your prescriptions are up to date. For refills, contact your pharmacy. Your pharmacy will then contact our office for verification and approval. Talk with your provider before your prescription runs out, and please allow 48 hours for refills.

Find Us

100 E. Idaho Street
Suite 316
Boise, Idaho 83712

Phone: (208) 381-7310
Fax: (208) 381-7311

Directions/Map

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday:
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Accepting New Patients:
We are accepting new patients.

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