Laura Irastorza, MD

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Laura E. Irastorza, MD, FAAP 
Pediatric Gastroenterologist 
 

Dr. Laura E. Irastorza is a pediatric gastroenterologist with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She earned her medical degree from the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. Dr. Irastorza completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine in Columbia. She then pursued a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Florida. Her clinical interests include eosinophilic esophagitis, other eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, nutrition and celiac disease. 
 
Dr. Irastorza is board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and member of the American Medical Women’s Association and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. 
 
Dr. Irastorza is employed by Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the multi-specialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. 

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital  is dedicated to the treatment of a wide variety of gastrointestinal problems in children and adolescents. The team employs a multidisciplinary approach that brings together an array of specialists to deliver personalized care to the patient and family. The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center provides comprehensive support and management for children and young adults with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, while the Gastrointestinal (GI) Center offers nutritional assessment and counseling for overweight children, as well as those with dietary restrictions. Consultations with the division’s board-certified physicians are offered in both English and Spanish at the hospital’s main campus near Coral Gables and Nicklaus Children’s outpatient centers located from southern Miami-Dade to Martin counties. 


Mehta, V., Hopson, P., Irastorza, L., et al (2023). Effect of Caffeine on Colonic Manometry in Children. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 76(1), 20-24. View in Pubmed

Rizvi, S.A., Oriala, C., Irastorza, L.E., et al (2022). Esophageal epithelial immunoglobulin G is an important marker for the diagnosis and management of pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis. JGH Open, 6(6), 402-407. View in Pubmed

Irastorza, L.E., Hopson, P., Nabar, S., et al (2022). Eosinophil-Derived Neurotoxin Predicts Response to Proton-Pump Inhibitor Treatment in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 74(2), 267-271. View in Pubmed

Sanchez, R.E., Grossman, A. Irastorza, L.E., et al (2022). Prolonged Impact of COVID-19 on Job Prospects and Training for Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellows in North America. JPGN Reports, 3(4), e261. View in Pubmed

Deb, C., Salinas, A.N., Irastorza, L., et al (2021). A 1-minute blood test detects decreased immune function and increased clinical risk in COVID-19 patients. Scientific reports, 11(1), 23491. View in Pubmed

Mehta, V., Mehta, A., ..., Irastorza, L., et al (2021). Efficacy of Short Course of Preksha Dhyana for Functional Abdominal Pain Disorder in a Busy Pediatric Clinic. Frontiers in pediatrics, 9(), 646686. View in Pubmed

Irastorza, L.E., Hopson, P., Ta, A., et al (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on Job Prospects and Educational Training for Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellows. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 72(4), 514-519. View in Pubmed

Primary Office

Address:
Nicklaus Children's at Pompano Beach-Gastroenterology
4701 N Federal Highway #370
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Phone Number:
786-624-3400

Additional Office

Address:
Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists at Wellington-Gastroenterology
10111 Forest Hill Blvd #110
Wellington, FL 33414
Phone Number:
786-624-3400

Education

Fellowship - University of Florida Coll. of Med./Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Residency - University of South Carolina
Medical School - Florida State University

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) - Certified
American Board of Pediatrics (Ped Gastroenterology) - Certified