Overview
Dr. David E. Skarda, M.D., M.B.A., is a leader in pediatric surgical care, dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for your child (baby, toddler, school-age, or teen). His unique qualifications include specialized training in minimally invasive surgical techniques and being the sole DaVinci robot-certified and credentialed pediatric surgeon in the Intermountain West.
As a board-certified pediatric surgeon in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Primary Children�s Hospitals, Dr. Skarda is committed to providing leading-edge compassionate surgical care promptly. He places a strong emphasis on patient education, ensuring that you fully understand the procedures, options, risks, and benefits. He is available for new patient consultations at his clinics at Primary Children�s Hospitals (Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah) and St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana.
Dr. Skarda has specific clinical experience and expertise in surgically managing chronic nausea and abdominal pain syndromes in children and teenagers, including median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA), gastroparesis, biliary dyskinesia (pain from a gallbladder that does not work well), and symptomatic cholelithiasis (pain from gallstones). Notably, Dr. Skarda works as part of an organized multidisciplinary team to correctly diagnose and treat these conditions.He is happy to see patients via telemedicine technology (such as Zoom) for most conditions.
An in-person visit may be necessary for some conditions where direct examination is critical. Our clinic nurses can help you know if a face-to-face visit is needed or helpful.
He speaks Spanish.
He will talk to you and/or your child�s doctor.
Dr. Skarda specializes in the following elective conditions through the clinic:
Inguinal hernia
Umbilical hernia
Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
G Tube (both placement and removal of a stomach tube)
Reflux (Nissan fundoplication and redo fundoplications for recurrent reflux, robotic)
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS, robotic)
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMA, robotic)
Gastroparesis
Paraesophageal hernia (robotic)
Hiatal Hernia (robotic)
Vascular access
Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)
Pneumothorax
Urachal and omphalomesenteric remnants
He specializes in the following emergent and urgent
Appendectomy (removal of the appendix)
Intestinal obstructions
Intestinal atresias
Esophageal atresia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Volvulus
Malrotation
In his free time, Dr. Skarda likes spending time with his wife Paula, their adult children, and their grandchild at home, traveling and outdoors. Additionally, Dr. Skarda is a pilot and enjoys learning new skills.
Dr. Skarda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Septoplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Hirschsprung Disease.
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Locations
100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Suite 3800, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
2250 North Miller Campus Drive, Lehi, UT 84043
Clinical Research
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Primary Children's Hospital - Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Scott Short is an attending surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Neonatal Surgery at Primary Children's Hospital. He has a particular interest in minimal access surgery, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), and pediatric surgical oncology. In addition, his daily clinical practice includes all common pediatric surgical problems including inguinal hernias, undescended testicles, hydroceles and feeding access (gastrostomy tube placement). He is a member of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group. Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in children with emphasis on enhanced recovery is also an area of special interest in Dr. Short's practice and academic work.Dr. Short sees patient's at Primary Children's Hospital and at Primary Children's-Riverton. One of his goals is to work with parents to optimize the surgical experience and shorten hospital stays for children.Dr. Short's clinical interests also include the following conditions: Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Undescended testicle, Hydrocele, Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), Gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube), Appendectomy (removal of the appendix), Vascular access (ports and central lines), Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), and Pediatric Oncologic surgery (Wilm's, Neuroblastoma, and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery). Dr. Short is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
Liese Pruitt is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Infantile Pneumothorax, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.
Primary Children's Hospital - Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Bucher specializes in the following conditions:inguinal herniaumbilical herniaundescended testiclehydrocelecholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube)appendectomy (removal of the appendix)vascular access (ports and central lines)ulcerative colitisCrohn�s diseasegastroesophageal reflux diseasechest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery)Dr. Brian T. Bucher is a board certified Pediatric Surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General Surgery with specialized training for surgical treatment for infants, children, and teenagers. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine. He sees patients at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT and Riverton, UT as well as Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.He specializes in the following conditions: inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, undescended testicle, hydrocele, cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube), appendectomy (removal of the appendix), vascular access (ports and central lines), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery).He will be happy to speak with you and/or your child's physician for any questions or concerns. Dr. Bucher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AppendectomyDr. Skarda isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Skarda isDistinguished. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Experienced
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Skarda isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Skarda isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Dextrocardia with Situs InversusDr. Skarda isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Skarda isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastrostomyDr. Skarda isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Skarda isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.