Stefan Scholz, MD, is a pediatric surgeon in the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is director of minimally invasive surgery UPMC Children’s, and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Scholz received his medical degree from Philipps-University Marburg in Germany and completed his training in general surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Vanderbilt University, Emory University Hospital/Emory University, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, where he was also chief resident. Dr. Scholz received his pediatric surgery training at University Hospital Mannheim/University of Heidelberg, Germany, and Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins University. Before coming to Pittsburgh, he concluded further subspecialty training in pediatric hepatobiliary surgery in the liver unit at Diana, Princess of Wales Children’s Hospital/University in Birmingham, U.K. Dr. Scholz’s clinical interests include the full spectrum of advanced minimally invasive neonatal and pediatric surgery, including: congenital anomalies, robotic pediatric surgery, pediatric hepatobiliary surgery including biliary atresia and choledochal cysts, colorectal pediatric surgery, chest wall deformities such as pectus excavatum and carinatum, pediatric lung and esophageal surgery including anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and hyperhidrosis. Dr. Scholz strives to minimize postoperative pain for children using minimally invasive surgical techniques in combination with the latest regional anesthesia methods. He focuses on new innovations in pediatric surgery as well as ultrasound-guided interventional techniques for children. He is co-principal investigator of several NIH-funded research projects and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters. Dr. Scholz has presented at numerous national and international conferences and is editor of the textbook “Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery.” Dr. Scholz is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA), Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG), Chest Wall International Group (CWIG), German Society of Pediatric Surgery (DGKCH), and the European Paediatric Surgeons Association (EUPSA). Dr. Scholz lives in Fox Chapel with his wife and 3 children and enjoys riding his bicycle. View the full list of Dr. Scholz’s publications on PubMed. View Dr. Scholz’s profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Scholz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Esophageal Atresia, Gangrene, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Robert Ricca is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ricca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Ricca is currently accepting new patients.

Alec Beekley is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beekley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Rajesh Aggarwal is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Blake Stewart is a General Surgeon in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia.

Francesco Palazzo is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Palazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

Seema Anandalwar is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Anandalwar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Anandalwar is currently accepting new patients.

Alana Beres is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beres is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Athan Georgiades is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Georgiades is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Georgiades is currently accepting new patients.

Darshit Thakrar, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC East, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC Williamsport. He completed his fellowship at Northwestern University - Feinberg and his medical education at B.J. Medical College. Dr. Thakrar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Congenital Athymia, Fecal Impaction, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

Lewis Kaplan is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Appendicitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Appendectomy, and Fasciotomy.

Anthony Tsai is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Tracheal Agenesis, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, and Appendectomy.

Terrence Mckee is a General Surgeon in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Afif Kulaylat is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulaylat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Imperforate Anus, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

Margaret Riccardi is a General Surgeon in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Riccardi has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Michael Nussbaum is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Abington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nussbaum has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Imran Khokhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khokhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Appendicitis, Magnesium Deficiency, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Te Chang is a General Surgeon in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Abboud is a General Surgeon in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Hansel Otero is a Radiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Otero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Gorham's Disease, and Adenoidectomy.