
Overview
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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Kunisaki is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kunisaki is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 103, Columbia, MD 21044
600 North Wolfe Street, Nelson BLDG, 2 Floor Ste 228, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Dr. Kunisaki has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki by calling their office at 443-997-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki a top-rated expert for Diaphragmatic Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diaphragmatic 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. Shaun M. Kunisaki specialize in?
While Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki has published 102 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diaphragmatic Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AppendicitisDr. Kunisaki isDistinguished. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kunisaki isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kunisaki isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Kunisaki isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Kunisaki isDistinguished. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Collapsed LungDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- GangreneDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Pulmonary SequestrationDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Sequestration.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Kunisaki isAdvanced. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Kunisaki isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Duodenal AtresiaDr. Kunisaki isExperienced. Learn about Duodenal Atresia.
- EmphysemaDr. Kunisaki isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Kunisaki isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in InfantsDr. Kunisaki isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.
- GastrostomyDr. Kunisaki isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Kunisaki isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
- SplenectomyDr. Kunisaki isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.

