Summary

Laura Distel, PhD, is an attending psychologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Boston Children’s Hospital and an instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in pediatric psychology with a focus on the connection between mental health and gastrointestinal conditions, treating concerns such as chronic abdominal pain, anxiety, and encopresis. Dr. Distel earned her PhD from Loyola University Chicago, completed her clinical internship in pediatric psychology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and pursued advanced fellowship training in GI psychology at Boston Children’s Hospital. Her work centers on helping children and families manage the behavioral and emotional aspects of digestive health conditions through integrated, multidisciplinary care.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Laura Distel

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Laura Distel has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Psychologist, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

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