Popular Locations
- Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
- Yale New Haven Hospital - York Street Campus
- Yale New Haven Hospital - Saint Raphael Campus
Online scheduling is not available at this time. Please call us at (877) 925-3637 to schedule your appointment.
Ricardo Arbizu, MD, MS, is a pediatric gastroenterologist who specializes in neurogastroenterology and motility, a field of pediatric gastroenterology that manages disorders of the enteric nervous system of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
“The way I explain motility disorders to patients and their families is that these conditions affect the nerve and muscle cells of the GI tract, leading to abnormal function, sensation, and ultimately causing their ongoing symptoms, including unexplained abdominal pain, distension, bloating, intractable constipation, unexplained diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea," he says.
Dr. Arbizu says he puts kids at ease by explaining that their problems are common and that they are not alone. “I tell them that throughout the day, I see several kids with similar symptoms. We find out what their goals are,” he says. “And then we talk about symptom management to get them back in school and playing sports.”
Dr. Arbizu says he always knew he wanted to be a GI specialist and to work with kids. “My younger brother suffered from intractable reflux and its complications when he was growing up. I would go to a lot of his appointments with my family and I was always intrigued by how his doctors took their time explaining his symptoms and how to help him,” he says. “When I was little, I thought I would help fix my brother, but thankfully his doctors got him all better first.”
The best part of his job, Dr. Arbizu says, is getting to work not only with children but their parents. “I like the relationships we can build during the first visit and the satisfaction that I feel when I am able to explain what might be going on and how to diagnose and treat their child’s underlying condition,” he says.
Dr. Arbizu’s research focuses on evaluating the utility of the different tests used to diagnose motility disorders in children and determine if results can predict treatment response and outcomes. He is also interested in examining the differences in the intestinal microbiome and its correlation with disorders of the enteric nervous system of the GI tract.
Does this provider accept my Insurance?
YES! This insurance is accepted.
Sorry This insurance may not be accepted.
Please check for your insurance on the list below.
Insurance coverage regularly changes, please contact the doctor’s office directly to verify that your specific insurance plan is accepted.
More About Accepted InsuranceYour will receive instructions from our office about any items needed prior to your visit. If you have MyChart, you may be able to save time and check in prior to your visit.
View or modify your appointment Request or renew a prescription Send your doctor a messageView results, request prescription renewals, schedule follow up visits and more.
1 Park St
New Haven, CT 06504
Main (877) 925-3637
Fax (203) 785-3404
500 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Main (877) 925-3637
Fax (203) 737-7635
One Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
Main (877) 925-3637
Fax () -
Are you Ricardo Arbizu Alverez, MD?
Update your profile