Daniel Rhee, M.D., M.P.H., joins the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery as Assistant Professor of Surgery and Director of the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Program. Dr. Rhee’s areas of clinical expertise include pediatric surgical oncology as well as neonatal and general pediatric surgery. Dr. Rhee received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital before completing fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Pediatric Surgery and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Dr. Rhee is a member of several professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, American Pediatric Surgical Association, the Association of Academic Surgeons, the Children’s Oncology Group, and The International Society of Paediatric Surgical Oncology. Dr. Rhee’s research interests involve childhood tumors including neuroblastoma, sarcoma, Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma, pancreatoblastoma, reconstruction for chest wall tumors, germ cell tumors, and desmoplastic small round cell tumors. His research interests also include use of 3D printing for simulation for surgical training, improving surgical outcomes in pediatric surgery and improving access to surgical care in low and middle-income countries. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Dr. Stephen C. Yang is a professor of surgery and medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. In October 2008 he was named the first recipient of The Arthur B. and Patricia B. Modell Professor in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Yang is an extreme supporter of medical students, being the only surgeon (amongst 20 chosen from the School of Medicine) for the medical student advisory Colleges system, and is the faculty sponsor for the Surgery Interest Group and the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association. Dr. Yang graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Chemistry and received his M.D. degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and finished his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. He also completed a 3 year thoracic surgical oncology research fellowship at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He currently serves on the Postgraduate Affairs, Medical School Admissions, Educational Policy, and Curriculum Reform Committees in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He served on numerous national and international committees for these organizations, and is the Taskforce Chair on the Looking to the Future Residency Scholarships for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons He is Editor of Practical Reviews in Chest Medicine and guest editor/ reviewer for numerous peer review journals. He is co-editor of the book Current Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, edited the esophageal surgical section in the 2nd edition of Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery with John Cameron, M.D., and series editor-in-chief of The Early Diagnosis of Cancer also editing the book volume of The Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer. In 2001, he and his lung transplant team were featured in the ABC series 24/7 and is currently also being followed in the sequel to that series focusing in on resident and medical student teaching. This series as well as other experiences are still shown on the Discovery Channel. The extensive work in preparing an esophageal cancer patient for surgery on the BBC and the Discovery Channel. Dr. Yang's laboratory research interests include using molecular techniques for lung cancer screening and for molecular staging of micrometastasis to predict recurrence following surgical resection. His clinical practice and research covers the breath of general thoracic surgery in pulmonary and esophageal surgery, video-assisted and robotics thoracic surgery, mediastinal and pleural work, lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and work in geriatric thoracic surgery. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Samuel Alaish is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Alaish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Pectus Excavatum, Esophageal Atresia, and Gastroschisis.

Shaun M. Kunisaki, MD, MSc, is Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a Robert & Jane Meyerhoff Professor at Johns Hopkins University, and Associate Chief of Strategy and Integration in the Division of General Pediatric Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Dr. Kunisaki's clinical practice spans the full breadth of pediatric general, thoracic, and fetal surgery, but he is a nationally and internationally recognized authority in the prenatal and postnatal management of congenital thoracic anomalies, including lung malformations, esophageal atresia, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. He is the Director of the Fetal Program in General Pediatric Surgery and chairs the Prenatal Pediatrics Steering Committee, a collaboration between the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. As Director of the Pediatric Esophageal Center, he specializes in the management of complex esophageal disorders such as long-gap esophageal atresia. He serves on the Editorial Board of several journals, including Pediatrics and Surgery, and holds senior leadership positions in the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), Section on Surgery of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Society of University Surgeons (SUS). Dr. Kunisaki has published over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. His laboratory is funded by the National Institutes of Health and is largely focused on using stem cells derived from a patient's own tissues to better understand and treat several important pediatric surgical diseases. His team has developed techniques to reprogram fetal and neonatal tissues into pluripotent stem cells and organoids, and are working with scientists and engineers to improve long-term outcomes for children with severe birth defects, including spina bifida and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. More recently, he founded the Eastern Pediatric Surgery Network (EPSN), a clinical research collaborative composed of pediatric surgeons from over 20 children's hospitals in the country. A native of southern California, Dr. Kunisaki graduated with honors from Harvard College, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Harvard Medical School. He completed general surgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan. He also did additional research fellowships at the Massachusetts General Hospital and at Boston Children's Hospital. Philanthropy plays a crucial role in the work Dr. Kunisaki does by providing seed funding for research, funding for the best educational resources to train the future generation of pediatric surgeons, and additional support services for families receiving treatment that are not covered by insurance. Support Dr. Kunisaki. Dr. Kunisaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Richard Southard’s specialty is in pediatric radiology, with more than 25 years of experience in private practice and hospital settings. He joins Johns Hopkins from Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where he is vice chief of Radiology Operations. Previously, he served as a pediatric radiologist, partner and president of Radiology Consultants North Dallas, a Texas-based private practice group. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University before going on to an internship and residency in pediatric medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, followed by a diagnostic radiology residency at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and fellowship in pediatric radiology at Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital. Dr. Southard’s research has focused on CT radiation dose reduction, imaging of congenital heart disease, implementation and validation of iterative reconstruction noise reduction techniques and dual-energy spectral CT applications in children. He joined the pediatric radiology faculty in February 2023 and will be working remotely from Arizona. Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Bronchogenic Cyst, Dextrocardia, and Collins Pope Syndrome.

Dr. Shruti Paranjape attended the University of Pennsylvania and received her M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed her pediatrics residency and pediatric pulmonology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She has served as the Assistant Director of the CF Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Her awards include the James Sutherland Award for Outstanding Research by a Young Investigator. Dr. Paranjape is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, and Jaundice.

Alejandro Garcia, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins and the Vice-Chair of Inclusive Excellence in the Department of Surgery. He serves as Co-Director of the Pediatric Surgical Colorectal Program, Assistant Program Director of General Surgery, and Surgical Director of the ECMO Program, which provides lifesaving support for infants and children with critical illnesses or injuries. Dr. Garcia specializes in surgery for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, surgical oncology, pectus excavatum repair, minimally invasive lung resections, foregut surgery, and robotic surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed his general surgery residency at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Additionally, he completed an ECMO fellowship and conducted pediatric cancer research at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. Dr. Garcia is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, American Pediatric Surgical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Society of University Surgeons, Latino Surgical Society, and the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. His research focuses on brain injury in ECMO patients, minimally invasive colorectal surgery, congenital diaphragmatic hernias, outcomes research, inflammatory bowel disease, and chest wall deformities. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top area of expertise is Pectus Excavatum.

Dr. Slidell is an associate professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Slidell is the Associate Chief of Health Services Research and Clinical Integration in the Division of General Pediatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. His clinical practice spans the full breadth of general pediatric surgery, and he is recognized nationally for his expertise in hepatobiliary diseases, foregut surgery, chest wall deformities, and pediatric trauma. Dr. Slidell also has expertise in perioperative quality and safety, programmatic growth, and system alignment. His health services research focuses on improving clinical outcomes and addressing health disparities in pediatric surgery, particularly regarding pediatric trauma care. Dr. Slidell is the author of dozens of peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters, and he is the editor of a surgical textbook entitled, Difficult Decisions in Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Slidell is a dedicated educator and mentor passionate about training the next generation of physicians, surgeons, and scientists. He is the Associate Program Director for the pediatric surgery fellowship training program at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, and he has received numerous teaching awards throughout his academic career. Dr. Slidell grew up in Maryland and attended medical school at Brown University, followed by a general surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He obtained an M.P.H. at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and completed a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Slidell was recruited to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center after spending 10 years on the Comer Children’s Hospital faculty at the University of Chicago. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-slidell-9234b65/ Videos Mark Slidell, M.D., M.P.H.Pediatric Surgeon Minimally Invasive Procedures on Children and InfantsQ&A with Mark Slidell. Dr. Slidell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroschisis, Esophageal Atresia, Biliary Atresia, and Splenectomy.

Kristin Wharton is a Pediatrics specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Wharton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. Her top areas of expertise are Pectus Carinatum and Pectus Excavatum.

Jinny Ha is a Thoracic Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Esophageal Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Transplant, and Osteotomy.

Paul Colombani is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Colombani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Metastatic Insulinoma, Pancreatoblastoma, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Kidney Transplant.

Behnaz Fayazi is a Plastic Surgeon in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Fayazi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. Her top areas of expertise are Pectus Carinatum, Breast Enlargement In Males, Pectus Excavatum, and Intertrigo. Dr. Fayazi is currently accepting new patients.

Mikael Petrosyan is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Petrosyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Petrosyan is currently accepting new patients.

Wilfred Ehrmantraut is a Plastic Surgeon in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Ehrmantraut is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Breast Enlargement In Males, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

James Moore is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Undescended Testicle, Gastroschisis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

Clint Cappiello is a General Surgeon in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Cappiello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Pulmonary Sequestration, Appendicitis, Hernia, and Appendectomy. Dr. Cappiello is currently accepting new patients.

William Reid is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Berlin, Maryland. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Bart Loeys is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Loeys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Acromicric Dysplasia, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Ectodermal Dysplasias, and Clouston Syndrome.

Peter Libby is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Libby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Sarah Mcmillan is a Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mcmillan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. Her top areas of expertise are Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Breast Enlargement In Males, and Intertrigo. Dr. Mcmillan is currently accepting new patients.