. Dr. Lillegard is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Liver Failure, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Phenylketonuria (PKU).

Darrell Cass is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cass is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

Aaron Lipskar is a Pediatric Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Lipskar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Undescended Testicle.

Nicholas Bruns is a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bruns is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Esophageal Atresia, Meckel's Diverticulum, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bruns is currently accepting new patients.

Kuojen Tsao is a Pediatric Surgeon in Katy, Texas. Dr. Tsao is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Myelomeningocele, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

. Dr. Iqbal is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Matthew Harting is a Pediatric Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harting is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

Mary Austin is a Pediatric Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Austin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Appendicitis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy.

. Dr. Feltis is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diastasis Recti, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Urachal Cyst, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease.

Graham Cosper is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Appendectomy. Dr. Cosper is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Schulman is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, and Hernia. Dr. Schulman is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Schmelzer is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Pectus Carinatum. Dr. Schmelzer 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 highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Gustavo Villalona is a Pediatric Surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Villalona is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Bucher specializes in the following conditions:inguinal herniaumbilical herniaundescended testiclehydrocelecholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube)appendectomy (removal of the appendix)vascular access (ports and central lines)ulcerative colitisCrohn’s diseasegastroesophageal reflux diseasechest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery)Dr. Brian T. Bucher is a board certified Pediatric Surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General Surgery with specialized training for surgical treatment for infants, children, and teenagers. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine. He sees patients at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT and Riverton, UT as well as Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.He specializes in the following conditions: inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, undescended testicle, hydrocele, cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube), appendectomy (removal of the appendix), vascular access (ports and central lines), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery).He will be happy to speak with you and/or your child's physician for any questions or concerns. Dr. Bucher is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

Barrie Rich is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Rich is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Duodenal Atresia, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery. She is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery.

Jennifer DeFazio, MD, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon. She treats a broad range of pediatric conditions and is especially interested in the surgical management of neonatal and congenital diseases, complex anorectal disorders, metabolic disease and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). She is also part of the Bowel Management Program. Dr. Defazio is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Miguel Guelfand is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Guelfand is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Duodenal Atresia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Annular Pancreas, and Endoscopy.

Ami Shah is a Pediatric Surgeon in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Gastroschisis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Henri Ford is a Pediatric Surgeon in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ford is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

Dr. David E. Skarda, M.D., M.B.A., is a leader in pediatric surgical care, dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for your child (baby, toddler, school-age, or teen). His unique qualifications include specialized training in minimally invasive surgical techniques and being the sole DaVinci robot-certified and credentialed pediatric surgeon in the Intermountain West.As a board-certified pediatric surgeon in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Primary Children’s Hospitals, Dr. Skarda is committed to providing leading-edge compassionate surgical care promptly. He places a strong emphasis on patient education, ensuring that you fully understand the procedures, options, risks, and benefits. He is available for new patient consultations at his clinics at Primary Children’s Hospitals (Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah) and St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana.Dr. Skarda has specific clinical experience and expertise in surgically managing chronic nausea and abdominal pain syndromes in children and teenagers, including median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA), gastroparesis, biliary dyskinesia (pain from a gallbladder that does not work well), and symptomatic cholelithiasis (pain from gallstones). Notably, Dr. Skarda works as part of an organized multidisciplinary team to correctly diagnose and treat these conditions.He is happy to see patients via telemedicine technology (such as Zoom) for most conditions.An in-person visit may be necessary for some conditions where direct examination is critical. Our clinic nurses can help you know if a face-to-face visit is needed or helpful.He speaks Spanish.He will talk to you and/or your child’s doctor.Dr. Skarda specializes in the following elective conditions through the clinic:Inguinal herniaUmbilical herniaCholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)G Tube (both placement and removal of a stomach tube)Reflux (Nissan fundoplication and redo fundoplications for recurrent reflux, robotic)Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS, robotic)Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMA, robotic)GastroparesisParaesophageal hernia (robotic)Hiatal Hernia (robotic)Vascular accessChest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)PneumothoraxUrachal and omphalomesenteric remnantsHe specializes in the following emergent and urgentAppendectomy (removal of the appendix)Intestinal obstructionsIntestinal atresiasEsophageal atresiaCongenital diaphragmatic herniaVolvulusMalrotationIn his free time, Dr. Skarda likes spending time with his wife Paula, their adult children, and their grandchild at home, traveling and outdoors. Additionally, Dr. Skarda is a pilot and enjoys learning new skills. Dr. Skarda is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Septoplasty.

. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Undescended Testicle.

. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Imperforate Anus, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.