Center for Human Nutrition
The Vanderbilt Center for Human Nutrition provides care for people who need medical nutrition support. Our team offers a full range of care for gastrointestinal diseases that affect nutrition. We are the only intestinal failure program in the region and the only dedicated celiac disease clinic in the southeast.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all nutrition-related conditions, including:
- Celiac disease
- Feeding tubes
- Fistulas leading to malnutrition
- Malabsorption
- Microscopic colitis
- Other small bowel diseases
- Short bowel syndrome
Meet Your Care Team
Dawn W. AdamsMD, MS
- Celiac Disease,
- Gastroenterology,
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition,
- Nutritional Deficiencies and Weight Loss
Kimberly A. CurrierMSN, APRN
- Gastroenterology,
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition,
- Nutritional Deficiencies and Weight Loss
Ankita M. SisselmanMD
- Celiac Disease,
- Gastroenterology,
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition,
- Nutrition,
- Nutritional Deficiencies and Weight Loss
Why Choose Center for Human Nutrition at Vanderbilt
- Access to new options
Our researchers are leaders in exploring ways to improve care. You may have the option to take part in studies called clinical trials, which test promising new approaches under close monitoring. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you the information you need to decide. Explore clinical trials.
- Recognized care
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) has twice recognized us with the Clinical Nutrition Team of Distinction Award for excellence in interdisciplinary clinical nutrition practice.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Blood tests
- Nutritional counseling