
Overview
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 highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Ileostomy, and Oophorectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1 Level 2, Brighton, MI 48116
1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 4 Reception B, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Clinical Research
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George B. Mychaliska, M.D. is the Robert Bartlett, MD Collegiate Professor of Pediatric Surgery and a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan. He earned his Medical Degree and Master’s of Science from the Joint Medical Program at the University of California at San Francisco and Berkeley. He completed his General Surgery residency and Fetal Surgery fellowship at UCSF. Dr. Mychaliska completed his Pediatric Surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. He is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and General Surgery.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Mychaliska's practice encompasses all aspects of pediatric surgery. His clinical areas of interest and expertise are prenatal diagnosis and fetal surgery. Dr. Mychaliska's research interests include prenatal diagnosis and therapy, pulmonary development, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Dr. Mychaliska is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Oophorectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mychaliska is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery.
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Dr. Ehrlich earned his medical degree from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed his General Surgery residency at the University of Toronto. In addition, he completed a Master of Science in Molecular Pathology from the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC. After completing his fellowship Dr Ehrlich spent 5 years at West Virginia University Children’s Hospital as the director of pediatric surgery. He came to Ann Arbor in 2003 and is currently a Professor of Surgery in pediatric general surgery. Dr. Ehrlich serves as the Director of the Pediatric Trauma and is a member of the Solid Tumor Oncology Program at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Ehrlich is extremely active in the Children’s Oncology Group serving as a surgical principal investigator on the renal tumor committee as well as the scientific council. He is world renowned for his work with Wilms Tumor. Dr. Ehrlich is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and General Surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Ehrlich is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Encopresis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Nephrectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Ehrlich is board certified in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.
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Dr. K. Elizabeth Speck is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Section of Pediatric Surgery and is board certified in both general surgery and pediatric surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and then completed her general surgery residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. During her general surgery training, she completed an NIH-sponsored Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at UNC. Dr. Speck completed her Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and then joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Due to her interest in clinical outcomes research, she obtained her master’s degree in clinical research design and Statistical Analysis from the University of Michigan in 2017.Dr. Speck is a Fellow in the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). She is a member of the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS), the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG), and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). At the University of Michigan, she is a member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Speck’s surgical practice encompasses all areas of general and thoracic pediatric surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. As the Director of Pediatric Colorectal Surgery, she has a particular interest in colorectal diseases, including anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and differences of sex differentiation (DSD). Dr. Speck is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl
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Is Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl specialize in?
While Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Esophageal Atresia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl accept my insurance?
Dr. Ronald B. Hirschl accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-764-4151 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Hirschl isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- HerniaDr. Hirschl isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Hirschl isDistinguished. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
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- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hirschl isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Congenital Lobar EmphysemaDr. Hirschl isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Lobar Emphysema.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hirschl isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Hirschl isAdvanced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- Esophageal Atresia Coloboma TalipesDr. Hirschl isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Hirschl isAdvanced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- AppendectomyDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Hirschl isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.


