Nadia Ameen, MBBS

Nadia Ameen, MBBS, is a Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology) and Affiliated Faculty at the Yale Institute for Global Health. She specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology, focusing on conditions such as Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Diarrhea, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Dr. Ameen is highly skilled in treating a wide range of gastrointestinal issues, from Fecal Impaction to Abdominal Migraine. She is proficient in various diagnostic procedures, such as Barium Enema and Lower GI Series, as well as therapeutic interventions like Fecal Incontinence Surgery and IBS Therapy/Counseling. Dr. Ameen's research interests include understanding the digestive system, particularly the small intestine, and how different proteins and molecules function within it. Her studies investigate conditions such as Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID) and Cystic Fibrosis, which can cause issues like diarrhea and malabsorption of nutrients. Additionally, she explores the impact of COVID-19 on the digestive system and how certain treatments, like Linaclotide, can affect the function of intestinal cells. Overall, her research aims to better understand the underlying mechanisms of various intestinal diseases and develop potential therapies to improve the lives of patients.