Dr. William Berquist, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
,Pediatrician
,Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist
,Transplant Hepatologist
,Gastroenterologist
Palo Alto, CA
Who is Dr. Berquist, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. William Berquist, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Berquist completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Berquist is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berquist’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berquist’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Berquist?
Dr. William Berquist, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Berquist empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Bowel, Transplant Medicine-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Berquist is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Berquist go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA | UCLA Medical Center CA
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatrics | University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Berquist board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. William Berquist, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 2006, American Board of Pediatrics since 1990, American Board of Pediatrics since 1980
What languages does Dr. Berquist speak?
Dr. Berquist and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Berquist treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Berquist 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. Berquist. 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.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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)
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings in Organ or Tissue Samples
- Unusual Organ Test Results
- Atypical Tissue Findings
- Abnormal Specimen Analysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R898: Other abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Biliary Atresia
- Bile Duct Disease
- Birth Defects
- Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
- Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
- Bile Duct Atresia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Bronchial Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
- BPD in Newborns
- Baby Lung Development Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Corpus Callosum Malformation
- Brain Malformations
- Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
- ACC
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q040: Congenital malformations of corpus callosum
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Berquist perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Berquist may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Berquist's office.
Does Dr. Berquist accept my insurance?
Dr. Berquist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berquist accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Berquist in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
OptumRx
Partnership Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Berquist's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Ammonia control and neurocognitive outcome among urea cycle disorder patients treated with glycerol
HEPATOLOGY, 2013
Evaluation of ethanol lock therapy in pediatric patients on long-term parenteral nutrition.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 2013
ECHINOCANDIN AND ETHANOL LOCK THERAPY TREATMENT OF FUNGAL CATHETER INFECTIONS
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURL, 2013
Impact of Immunosuppression on the Development of Epstein-Barr Virus
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 2013
Endoscopy in the magement of pancreaticobiliary complications after liver, intestine
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2012
Uriry phenylacetylglutamine as dosing biomarker for patients with urea cycle disorders
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM, 2012
A 15-Year-Old Girl with Dysphagia, Failure to Thrive
PEDIATRIC ANLS, 2011
Immunophenotyping of Peripheral Eosinophils Demonstrates Activation in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2011
Alysis of clinical variables associated with tolerance in pediatric liver transplant recipients
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2010
Exfoliative Rejection in Intestil Transplantation
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2010
Increased HLA-DR Expression on Tissue Eosinophils in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2010
Increased Number of Regulatory T Cells in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2010
Long-term outcome following pediatric liver transplantation for metabolic disorders
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2010
Eotaxin and FGF enhance sigling through an extracellular sigl-related kise
Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official jourl of the Cadia, 2010
Transcription Factors as Disease Indicators in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Nguyen, T., Gernez, Y., Fuentella, J., Patel, A., Tirouvanziam, R., Re, 2010
Novel Deoxyguanosine Kise Gene Mutations
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2009
Identifying Eosinophilic Esophagitis through Evaluation of Plasma Biomarkers
Joh, J., Huang, J., Nguyen, T., Vishwaath, N., Patel, A., Fuentebella,, 2009
Combined liver-kidney transplantation in children: Indications and outcome
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2008
SIR 2008 annual meeting film panel case: Abernethy malformation
JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2008
Non-adherence to post-transplant care
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2008
Cold agglutinin syndrome in pediatric liver transplant recipients
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2007
Outcomes of transplantation in children with primary hepatic maligncy
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2007
Pediatric intestil transplantation at Packard children's hospital
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 2006
Parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis related to parental care.
Nutrition in clinical practice, 2006
Adolescent non-adherence: Prevalence and consequences in liver transplant recipients
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2006
Hepatic infantile hemangioendothelioma with unusual manifestations
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2006
Epstein-Barr virus-associated peripheral T-cell lymphoma
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, 2005
Complete immunosuppressive withdrawal as a uniform approach to post
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION, 2004
One hundred percent patient and kidney allograft survival with simultaneous liver and kidney
TRANSPLANTATION, 2003
Thirteen years' experience in pediatric liver transplantation
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 2002
Paediatric liver transplantation: Indications, timing and medical complications
Cox, K. L., Berquist, W. E., Castillo, R. O., 1999
Increased dosage requirement
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 1998
Outcome of nissen fundoplication using intraoperative manometry in children
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 1998
Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders
TRANSPLANTATION, 1998
New, improved Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in children.
Jourl of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 1998
Liver transplantation at Stanford University Medical Center.
Clinical transplants, 1998
Wernicke encephalopathy
PEDIATRICS, 1998
Cholic acid synthesis is reduced
TRANSPLANTATION, 1997
Factors affecting survival after orthotopic liver transplantation in infants
TRANSPLANTATION, 1997
Potential effect of cyclosporin A in formation of cholesterol gallstones in pediatric liver
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 1997
Emergency transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in an infant: A case report
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 1997
Rapid development of hepatocellular siderosis after liver transplantation
TRANSPLANTATION, 1996
Orthotopic liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma - Factors affecting long
Ojogho, O. N., So, S. K., Keeffe, E. B., Berquist, W., Concepcion, W.,, 1996
Continuous venovenous hemofiltration with dialysis in combition with total hepatectomy
TRANSPLANTATION, 1996
Oral tacrolimus (FK506) induction therapy in pediatric orthotopic liver transplantation
TRANSPLANTATION, 1996
FULMINT HEPATIC-FAILURE FOLLOWING VARICELLA
TRANSPLANTATION, 1995
LIVER-TRANSPLANTATION IN A CHILD WITH SICKLE-CELL-ANEMIA
TRANSPLANTATION, 1995
AN INCREASED INCIDENCE OF EPSTEIN-BARR
Cox, K. L., LAWRENCEMIYASAKI, L. S., GARCIAKENNEDY, R., Lennette, E. T, 1995
Biofeedback therapy for anorectal disorders in children.
Semirs in pediatric surgery, 1995
HEPATOCELLULAR-CARCINOMA AND LIVER-CELL DYSPLASIA IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC LIVER-DISEASE
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 1994
What is Dr. Berquist's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berquist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659461457.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berquist?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berquist
What is Dr. William Berquist's specialty?
Dr. Berquist is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Berquist to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Berquist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Berquist is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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Is William Berquist accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Berquist is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Berquist offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berquist's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Berquist?
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Which board certifications does Dr. William Berquist have?
Dr. William Berquist is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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