Celiac Disease Program Care Team

Our celiac disease care team provides comprehensive care from doctors, nurses, social workers, and dietitians who are experts in treating celiac disease to empower your child to thrive in all areas of life. We work closely with other specialists within Stanford Children’s as needed to ensure whole-child care tailored to your child. 

Hilary Jericho, MD

Dr. Jericho is the medical director of the Celiac Disease Program. She is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Areas of expertise:Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), nutrition

Nasha Khavari, MD

Dr. Khavari is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Areas of expertise:Celiac disease, aerodigestive, gastroenterology

Ana Vanessa Wren, PhD

Dr. Wren is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in IBD and celiac disease psychology and pain management.

Areas of expertise:Pain management, child and adolescent psychology, mindfulness-based interventions

Esveidy Flores-Avila

Esveidy Flores-Avila is a medical assistant.

Lisa Henegar, RN

Lisa Henegar, RN, is a registered nurse.

Alexandra Ixta-Gutierrez, MSW, ASW

Alexandra Ixta-Gutierrez, MSW, ASW, is a social worker.

Amelia Kapelke, BSN, RN

Amelia Kapelke, BSN, RN, is a registered nurse.

Alison Kotzen, MSN, RN, C-PNP

Alison Kotzen, MSN, RN, C-PNP, is a registered nurse and certified pediatric nurse practitioner.

Farah Mardini, RD

Farah Mardini, RD, is a registered dietitian. 

Ivana Rochin

Ivana Rochin is a medical assistant.

Kristina Wetterich, RD

Kristina Wetterich, RD, is a registered dietitian.

Kristen Wiley

Kristen Wiley is an office assistant.