Dr Stephanie Brown
Dr Stephanie Brown is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian specialising in Paediatric and Adult Gastroenterology, Bariatric Nutrition, Hepatology, Disorders of the Gut–Brain Interaction, and SIBO/IMO treatment. She has extensive experience across public hospitals, private practice, and academic settings, and is dedicated to helping individuals and families optimise their health through evidence-based dietary strategies. Stephanie currently works as a Paediatric Gastroenterology Dietitian at Christchurch Hospital, supporting children with complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions. She also provides private care for both paediatric and adult patients with a wide range of gastroenterology and metabolic concerns. In addition, she is a Research Fellow with the Department of Paediatrics, University of Otago, Christchurch. Stephanie lectures internationally for organisations such as Cedars-Sinai’s global Diet in IBD programme and is regularly invited to present her research at national and international conferences.
Specialist clinical interest
- Paediatric and adult gastroenterology (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, coeliac disease, disorders of the gut–brain interaction including IBS)
- Hepatology nutrition, including fatty liver disease and nutrition in liver disorders
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO) treatment
- Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED), and dietary therapies for IBD
- Bariatric nutrition, including pre- and post-surgical care
- Translating clinical research into practice and patient education
Training and Experience
- PhD in Paediatric Nutrition and Gastroenterology, University of Otago
- Master of Dietetics, University of Otago
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, University of Otago
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, University of Canterbury
Stephanie has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on dietary therapies in IBD, exclusive enteral nutrition, and gastroenterology nutrition. She has delivered invited lectures for international programmes in the US, UK, and Australasia, and continues to integrate research into her clinical practice with both children and adults.
Professional memberships and appointments
- Consultant Dietitian, MacMurray Gastroenterology
- New Zealand Registered Dietitian and Dietitian Prescriber
- Member, New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology (NZSG)
- Member, European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO)
- Member, Australasian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (AuSPEN) – Paediatric Gastroenterology Special Interest Group
- Advisory Dietitian, Crohn’s & Colitis Care (CCCARE)
- Course Convenor, Cedars-Sinai International Diet in IBD Programme
