Zili Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.

Biography

Dr. Zhang specializes in caring for kids with gastrointestinal problems. He is interested in immune-related disorders such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. He performs various endoscopies (procedures that allow doctors to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal diseases without surgery). Dr. Zhang enjoys working with kids because he has the opportunity to develop special relationships with them and their family as he provides yearly follow-up care.

Clinical Position

Director, Pediatric Endoscopy

Education

• Degree:
  M.D., Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, China, Ph.D, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Residency:
  Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, 2004.
• Fellowship:
  Pediatric Gastroenterology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, 2002.
• Certifications:
  American Board of Pediatrics (2005)
  American Board of Pediatric Gastroenterology (2008)