Christopher W. Snyder
Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Christopher W. Snyder

General Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, FL 

Expertise in
1
conditions
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, FL 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

Dr. Snyder is a pediatric surgeon at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He is the director of the pediatric surgery research program and the medical director of the pediatric trauma program at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He joined the medical staff in 2018. After earning his medical degree from the University of Florida, Dr. Snyder completed a research fellowship, Master of Science in Public Health degree, and residency in general surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his clinical fellowship in pediatric surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Snyder previously served as a staff surgeon in the U.S. Air Force, performing general, trauma and acute care surgery for adults and children. His military service included assignments to Anchorage, Alaska, and Tampa, Florida, as well as overseas deployments. In conjunction with his military service, he has held adjunct clinical faculty positions with the University of Washington, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, and the University of South Florida. He received an honorable discharge in 2016. Dr. Snyder’s clinical and research interests include neonatal thoracic and gastrointestinal surgery, comparative outcomes research, pediatric trauma systems, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Dr. Snyder is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Hernia, Omphalocele, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in AK
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
View 5 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
Suite 360, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Call: 727-767-4170
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, Sarasota
5881 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238
Call: 727-767-4170

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


51 Total Publications

Optimizing Surgical Techniques for the Repair of Inguinal Hernias in Infants.
Optimizing Surgical Techniques for the Repair of Inguinal Hernias in Infants.
Journal: Journal of pediatric surgery
Published: August 25, 2025
View All 51 Publications
Similar Doctors
Matthew D. Smyth
Expertise in
18
conditions
Dr. Matthew D. Smyth
General Surgery
Expertise in
18
conditions
Dr. Matthew D. Smyth
General Surgery

Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, FL 
 (0.7 miles away)
727-767-8181
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Smyth is chief of the pediatric neurosurgery division at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and director of the pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program. His specialties include pediatric neurosurgery, with sub-specialization in pediatric epilepsy surgery and craniofacial surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques. In addition, Dr. Smyth is a professor of neurosurgery in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Before joining the Johns Hopkins All Children’s medical staff, Dr. Smyth was the Appoline Blair Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Smyth earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery internship in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He then completed a residency in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California in San Francisco, where he was chief resident. Dr. Smyth completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Smyth is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

Expertise in
29
conditions
Dr. Sharona B. Ross
General Surgery
Expertise in
29
conditions
Dr. Sharona B. Ross
General Surgery

Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

3100 E Fletcher Ave, 
Tampa, FL 
 (25.0 miles away)
813-615-7075
Languages Spoken:
English, Hebrew
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

Sharona Ross is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ross is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
29
conditions
Dr. Iswanto L. Sucandy
General Surgery
Expertise in
29
conditions
Dr. Iswanto L. Sucandy
General Surgery

Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc

3000 Medical Park Dr, Suite 500, 
Tampa, FL 
 (25.0 miles away)
813-615-7030
Languages Spoken:
English, Bahasa
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Iswanto Sucandy is a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sucandy is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Hepatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Sucandy is currently accepting new patients.

VIEW MORE General Surgeons

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Snyder's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      • Advanced
      • Pectus Excavatum
        Dr. Snyder is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
        See more Pectus Excavatum experts
      • Experienced
      • Appendectomy
        Dr. Snyder is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Appendectomy.
        See more Appendectomy experts
      • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
        Dr. Snyder is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
        See more Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia experts
      • Diaphragmatic Hernia
        Dr. Snyder is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
        See more Diaphragmatic Hernia experts
      • Endoscopy
        Dr. Snyder is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Endoscopy.
        See more Endoscopy experts
      • Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants
        Dr. Snyder is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.
        See more Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants experts
      • Hernia
        Dr. Snyder is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Hernia.
        See more Hernia experts
      View All 9 Experienced Conditions
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile
      1. Homepage
      2. General Surgeons Saint Petersburg, FL
      3. Dr. Christopher W. Snyder
      For Patients
      • Our Story
      • How MediFind Works
      • Conditions A-Z
      • Doctor Directory
      • Symptoms Directory
      • Procedures Directory
      • Treatment Directory
      • Drug Directory
      • Infusion Center Finder
      • FAQ
      • Contact Us
      For Providers and Practices
      • Claim Your Profile
      • Newsroom
      Business Solutions
      • Provider
      • Network Solutions
      Additional Resources
      • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      • Advertising Policy
      • Content Policy
      Subscribe to our newsletter

      Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

      Close

        By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

        Bullet PinMediFind
        Follow us on
        This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
        © 2026 All Rights Reserved

        Request an Appointment

        If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

        MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

        Patient Details

        This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

          Close

          Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

          Insurance Details

          Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

          Insurance Provider *
          Insurance ProviderClose

          Appointments Details

          Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                  0 / 1000
                  0 / 1000
                  By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.