The 20 Best Congenital Lobar Emphysema Doctors in The United States

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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kunisaki is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Robert Gates is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Gates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Pectus Excavatum, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Gates is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Peter Minneci grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and did all his training in the northeast. After medical school at NYU, he worked at the National Institute of Health (NIH) and did his surgical training in Boston and Philadelphia. Dr. Minneci also devotes time to clinical research to continually improve treatment plans and patient outcomes. I really enjoy working with children. They are an embodiment of joy, hope and resilience. I strive to improve pediatric surgical care so that I can provide the best outcome at the highest value to everyone involved.My areas of expertise include:Abdominal MassesAnti-Reflux SurgeryBreast DisordersColorectal disordersCongenital anomaliesExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)Gallbladder DiseaseHernias and HydrocelesIntestinal FailureLung masses/lesionsMinimally invasive surgeryPilonidal DiseaseWound Care I approach problems through the perspective of my patients and their families, so I can work through situations in a way that best fits the family’s needs. I also break down complex processes to make them more manageable and approachable. Dr. Minneci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Minneci is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Katherine Deans is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. She has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Deans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Deans is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Ronald B. Hirschl, M.D., is the Arnold G. Coran Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan. He trained in Pediatric Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and joined the staff at the University of Michigan in 1991. Dr. Hirschl is board certified in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and has his Master’s in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis. His current research and clinical areas of interest are in the management of respiratory failure, especially with extracorporeal support (ECLS, ECMO) and the implantable artificial lung. Dr. Hirschl also has expertise in applied informatics and was the Chief Medical Information Officer for the University of Michigan Health System. He served as the President of the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) and was a Director on the American Board of Surgery, Chair of the Pediatric Surgery Board, and a member of the Residency Review Committee (RRC) for Surgery. Administratively, Dr. Hirschl was the Section Head of Pediatric Surgery for 16 years and now serves as the Michigan Medicine Associate Chief Clinical Strategy Officer for Pediatric Services and the Medical Group Physician Lead for Revenue Enhancement. He has interests and expertise in all aspects of general Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Hirschl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Ileostomy, and Oophorectomy.

Born in South India (Andhra), but growing up in Flushing, Queens in New York, Dr. Gadepalli has found a home in Ann Arbor. He completed his undergraduate education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and medical school at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. His general surgical residency was at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ. While in training, he obtained an MBA through the University of Phoenix Online program concentrating on Health Care Management. His educational accolades included Resident Teacher of the Year awards twice during residency, culminating in being a Finalist for the Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching, in 2007, given by the American College of Surgeons. He completed a Masters in Health and Health Care Research at the Institute for Health Policy and Innovation, in the North Campus Research Center.At University of Michigan, Dr. Gadepalli completed fellowships in both Surgical Critical Care and Pediatric Surgery and is board certified in General Surgery, Critical Care and Pediatric Surgery. He is the Daniel H. Teitelbaum, MD Collegiate Professor in the Department of Surgery. His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of pediatric surgery, including minimally invasive surgery, non-cardiac thoracic surgery, neonatal surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, surgical oncology, abdominal, colorectal and genitourinary abnormalities, trauma and critical care. His unique background allows expertise in the critical care needs of the surgical neonatal and pediatric populations, including the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children.On a personal note, he has 4 children, from elementary to high school, who keep him well grounded and up-to-date on all the newest trends. As a 90s kid, he enjoys hip hop music and dancing with his daughters and his son, who is working on becoming an Eagle Scout. He loves to play pick-up basketball and watch movies, such as StarWars, Harry Potter and the Avengers series. Dr. Gadepalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

John Chandler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly. Dr. Chandler is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chandler is currently accepting new patients.

Allison Linden is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Linden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Undescended Testicle, Hypospadias, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

Rodgiro Mon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia. Dr. Mon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mon is currently accepting new patients.

Cynthia Downard is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Downard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Omphalocele, and Endoscopy.

Robert Ricca is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Ricca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pneumothorax, Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Pectus Carinatum, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Tiffany Wright is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Umbilical Hernia, Oophorectomy, and Endoscopy.

Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Mary Fallat is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Fallat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroschisis, Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Esophageal Atresia, and Endoscopy.

Sherif Emil is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Emil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Kevin Johnson is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

Kristine Corkum is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Corkum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Hepatoblastoma, Gastroschisis, Oophorectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dave Lal is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Lal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy.

Thane Blinman is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blinman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Pablo Laje is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Laje is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.