Gastroenterology

Ajay Gulati, MD

Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

Fax: 919-966-8641
Brenda Hansen

Research Technician

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

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Theresa Heifert, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

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Christian Hochhalter, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow
Graduating 2026

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

Fax: 919-966-8641
Michael Kappelman, MD, MPH

Professor of Pediatrics
Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

Fax: 919-966-8641
Maureen Kelly, DNP, MS, CPNP

Advanced Practice Provider

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

Fax: 919-966-8641
Ketaki Kulkarni, MBBS

Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow
Graduating 2028

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

Fax: 919-966-8641
EJ Lee, RN

Nurse Coordinator

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

Fax: 919-966-8641
Steven Lichtman, MD

Professor of Pediatrics

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

Fax: 919-966-8641
Beth McLean, BSN

Nurse Coordinator

Administrative Office: 919-966-2435

Fax: 919-966-8641