Bailey Koch, RD, CSP, LD
Owner/Registered Dietitian, Board Certified in Pediatric Nutrition
Bailey is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition with more than 20 years of experience in pediatric nutrition. She began her career at Northside Hospital before joining Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, where pediatric nutrition became her primary focus. At Northside, she provided nut
Bailey is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition with more than 20 years of experience in pediatric nutrition. She began her career at Northside Hospital before joining Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, where pediatric nutrition became her primary focus. At Northside, she provided nutrition care throughout the hospital, including the High-Risk Perinatal Unit and 100-bed NICU. At Scottish Rite, she cared for children across a variety of specialized settings, including the AFLAC Cancer Center, Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic, and Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
In 2006, Bailey joined GI Care for Kids, where she developed a particular interest in pediatric gastrointestinal nutrition. In 2008, she founded Atlanta Pediatric Nutrition, one of the first pediatric-focused nutrition practices in Georgia. Through her work with GI Care for Kids and Atlanta Pediatric Nutrition, Bailey has developed extensive expertise in celiac disease, food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), FPIES, poor growth, feeding difficulties, and other pediatric GI and nutrition conditions.
Bailey graduated from the University of Mississippi and completed her dietetic internship at Emory University. She is one of only 30 Board Certified Specialists in Pediatric Nutrition in the state of Georgia. She is also a Food Allergy Specialist and holds a Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. She previously held the specialty credential of Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian.
Bailey is a founding member of the Nutrition Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals, a division of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), and has served on numerous committees within the organization. She is a past Clinical Practice Chair of the Executive Committee and was instrumental in launching Nutrition Pearls: The Pediatric GI Nutrition Podcast, where she continues to serve as a co-host. She also serves on the Medical Advisory Boards for The FPIES Foundation and Nutrition4Kids.com.
In addition to her clinical work, Bailey is passionate about educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. She serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns completing pediatric-focused rotations through Atlanta-area dietetic internship programs, as well as for pediatric residents at Morehouse School of Medicine. She also provides a dedicated lecture on pediatric GI nutrition for dietetic interns and Morehouse School of Medicine pediatric residents.
Bailey serves as an expert witness in pediatric nutrition for the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Justice. She has served on the Greater Atlanta Dietetic Association Board as State Professional Recruitment Coordinator.
Bailey has contributed to research on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet in Crohn’s disease and completed the Nestlé ModuLife Expert Training for the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet. She served as a primary consultant for What to Feed Your Baby and has authored numerous articles and blog posts for Nutrition4Kids.com. She also co-authored 500 Baby and Toddler Dishes: Nutritious Make-Ahead Meals for Baby’s First Foods and Beyond.
A sought-after speaker in pediatric nutrition, Bailey has presented to physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals on a variety of pediatric nutrition and GI topics. She has also appeared as a guest expert on CNN Newsroom and has been interviewed by numerous magazines and news outlets on pediatric nutrition.
Bailey’s approach to nutrition is grounded in evidence-based care, practical strategies, and a deep understanding of the unique nutritional needs of children and their families. She is passionate about helping families feel confident navigating complex nutrition and GI diagnoses while making nutrition manageable in everyday life.
Outside of work, Bailey enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, son, daughter, boxer, and bunny. She also enjoys working out, shopping, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Bailey is available for appointments at the main office and virtually.