Payal A Makadia, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology

4.9 out of 5,

Accepting new patients

HMH-Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hackensack

155 Polifly Road, Suite 102 Hackensack, NJ 07601-1758

Phone

551-996-8840

Dr. Payal Makadia provides a broad expertise in the care and management of children with various gastrointestinal diseases. Her clinical interests include abdominal pain, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and feeding disorders. During her medical training, her research focused on the role of the intestinal epithelium in facilitating visceral pain. Through her research efforts, she has been able to apply her knowledge to better understand the mechanism of pain in functional gastrointestinal disorders. In addition to patient care, she has an interest in medical education.

Philosophy of Care

Philosophy of Care: As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I understand the importance in utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. I strongly value the role of nutrition as an important part of treatment and recovery. My goal is to build genuine and trusting connections. Taking the time to listen and provide education is essential in developing an individualized treatment plan for each of my patients and families. I stand by providing excellent patient care and will work hard to meet your needs.

Provider Information

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Children

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center

Education

Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2016

Residency, New York University School of Medicine

Pediatrics, 2013

Internship, New York University School of Medicine

Pediatrics, 2011

University of South Carolina at Charleston, Medical School

MD, 2010

Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics - 2013

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics - 2013

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 out of 5

58 ratings,

5 reviews

9/23/2025

Dr. Makedia is an excellent and thorough provider.

9/22/2025

I think the doctor did an excellent job in listening to my concerns because that's something that, as a parent, you want to be heard, especially when it comes to symptoms. In our situation, I had an illness that I know is genetic, and I just didn't want her to go through that, too. So I thought it was important to bring that up. And she was very, very open to listening. The only thing that I would probably I guess, maybe change between maybe the availability. I, I understand that they're very busy as the doctor is a great doctor, but maybe if, you know, just appointment time, I think I got very lucky because there was a cancellation, but I, I remember somebody mentioning in the front desk that I think there weren't any other appointments up until January, I would say. So, yeah, I wanted to that's the only thing that I would maybe change just like more options or availability in a closer proximity.

5/6/2025

My daughter said she really enjoyed the visit with the doctor. She felt that she was very nice there, taught her a lot about what to eat and how to manage her stomach issues.

4/8/2025

My son and I repeated it perfectly for pensions from this moment we entered the office, happy with the nurse, the doctor's care and re-education recommendations, the attention she gave him, the management face, I have nothing but gratitude for the excellent care. Each one of us had a very severe depression.

3/19/2025

Hi, I had a very great experience with the doctor. This was actually my second time, well, the second gastro doctor that I went to. And the first one I wasn't too comfortable with how the doctor had listened to me and like the recommendations that she made. But when I visited Dr. Payal, I was really comfortable with how she paid attention to my husband and I when we spoke about our child's problems and the recommendations that she gave. She gave reasoning behind it and she answered all of our questions. I did not feel rushed at all. So it was just a really great experience, especially dealing with a child, with my child. And I wanted to make sure that I'm doing everything possible. So I felt very, very great speaking to the doctor and hopeful that her recommendations are going to work. I'm very, very grateful.