By formally acquiring Pediatric gastrointestinal, Hepatology and Nutrition of Florida, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has taken a major step in enhancing pediatric gastrointestinal services. Following more than forty years of cooperation, the two companies are now formally merged to guarantee ongoing quality in pediatric digestive health care.
All Children’s Specialty Physicians will incorporate the gastrointestinal practice’s advanced practice providers and doctors from March 3, 2025. This represents a turning point in their long-standing relationship, which started in 1984 when Dr. Daniel McClenathan opened the clinic and joined the All Children’s Hospital medical staff. Having trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and finished a residency at Harvard Medical School, Dr. McClenathan brought his knowledge to the area, therefore influencing the course of pediatric gastroenterology in Florida. Along with a committed team and Dr. Michael Wilsey, they have been quite helpful in guiding pediatric residents and improving patient care over years.
Since then, the practice has grown to serve towns all throughout west central Florida with offices in Ocala, Port Richey, Sarasota, and Tampa as well as from Johns Hopkins All Children’s outpatient centers in Brandon, Lakeland, and St. Petersburg. Along with enhancing the hospital’s capacity, the purchase will let patients and their families have easier access to medical resources.
Reflecting on this change, Dr. McClenathan expressed his satisfaction in the development of the profession under the Johns Hopkins banner. “Our practice and All Children’s have developed side by side throughout time. Being able to look after so many families makes me proud since it guarantees that we will be able to give generations to come quality treatment.
Patients will now gain from improved resources like electronic health records, individualized care instructions, access to the MyChart patient portal, which allows smooth communication with healthcare providers, and Further improving patient care standards, the integration will give the gastrointestinal team access to the most recent studies, technology, and knowledge inside Johns Hopkins Medicine.
The expansion fits within a larger picture for pediatric gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s since the hospital intends to construct a second campus in Wesley Chapel by 2027. Emphasizing the need of this integration in promoting specialized care, Dr. Tony Napolitano, the chief strategy officer and chair of the Department of Pediatric Medicine, stressed “This offers a great chance for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to grow its pediatric gastroenterology program and offer the best sophisticated treatment for children with complicated gastrointestinal diseases all over Florida. Our intention is to establish a destination program for families seeking specific gastrointestinal treatment.
Leading the way in pediatric gastroenterology with this new phase of expansion will be Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, guaranteeing that Florida children receive top-notch treatment for digestive health conditions. Along with solidifying their leadership in pediatric healthcare, this purchase offers a better, healthier future for innumerable young children.
