Dr. Carine Lenders, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Pediatrician, Gastroenterologist

Boston, MA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Lenders, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA?

Dr. Carine Lenders, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Lenders graduated from University of Liege / Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Baviere-State U Liege. Dr. Lenders is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lenders’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lenders’s office at (617) 414-4841.

Where did Dr. Lenders go to medical school and complete their residency?

Fellowship: Inst Of Tropical Med, Belgium, Fellow:Nutrition | Children's Hosp Of Philadelph., Fellow:Pediatric Nutrition | Harvard Medical School, Fellow:Gastroenterology/Nutri.
Residency: Baviere-State U Liege | Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals | Massachusetts General Hospital | State University Of Liege, Resident:Pediatric Nutrition | Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Universite De Liege | University of Liege / Faculty of Medicine | University of Liege / Faculty of Medicine | Universite de Montreal Faculty of Medicine

Is Dr. Lenders board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

Yes, Dr. Carine Lenders, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

What languages does Dr. Lenders speak?

Dr. Lenders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Lenders typically treat?

As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lenders diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lenders. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Severe Obesity
Obesity from Excess Calories
Obesity
Overweight
Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
Body Weight
Morbid Obesity
Extreme Obesity
Class 3 Obesity
Diet-Related Obesity
Common Obesity
Nutritional Obesity
Excess Weight
Being Overweight
High BMI
High BMI (Overweight)
Pre-Obesity

ICD-10 Codes:

E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
E669: Obesity, unspecified
E663: Overweight

Also known as:

Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition
Dietary advice
Nutritional guidance
Healthy eating counseling

ICD-10 Codes:

Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

Also known as:

Other Feeding Difficulties
Atypical Feeding Problems
Unusual Eating Issues
Specific Feeding Challenges

ICD-10 Codes:

R6339: Other feeding difficulties

Also known as:

Failure to Thrive in Children
Growth Disorder
Poor growth in children
Childhood growth problems
Infant growth failure

ICD-10 Codes:

R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Lenders typically perform?

As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Carine Lenders may include:

Please contact Dr. Lenders' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Lenders accept my insurance?

Dr. Lenders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-4841 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Lenders accept in Boston, MA?

Dr. Lenders in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Lenders' office located?

Dr. Carine Lenders' Primary Practice

850 Harrison Ave # 6

Boston, MA 02118

(617) 414-4841

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300 Longwood Ave Ste CB1153

Boston, MA 02115

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What hospitals are Dr. Lenders affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Lenders has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Boston Medical Center,Boston, MA

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Franciscan Childrens,Brighton, MA

Recognitions

Awards

Degree In Tropical Medicine (Master): High, 1986
Young Investigator Award – Society, 1993
2001: Scholarship Award – Boston Obesity, 2000
America's Top Pediatrician, Consumers' Res Council Am, 2004
National Research Service Award – NIDDK (5T32DK007477-14 -PI: Walker) (1997), 2014
National Research Service Award – NIDDK (5T32DK007703-07 -PI: Willett)(1999)

What is Dr. Lenders's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Lenders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205817079.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lenders?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lenders

What is Dr. Carine Lenders's specialty?

Dr. Lenders is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Boston, MA.

What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?

A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.

Is Dr. Carine Lenders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Lenders is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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