25 of the Best Pediatric Surgeons Near Me

. Dr. Lillegard is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Liver Failure, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Phenylketonuria (PKU). Dr. Lillegard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Minneci is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Darrell Cass is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cass is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cass is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2002.

. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Undescended Testicle. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Nicholas Bruns is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bruns is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Esophageal Atresia, Meckel's Diverticulum, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bruns is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Bruns is currently accepting new patients.

Kuojen Tsao is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Tsao is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Myelomeningocele, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

. Dr. Iqbal is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Iqbal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Matthew Harting is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harting is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

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

. Dr. Feltis is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diastasis Recti, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Urachal Cyst, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Dr. Feltis is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Charles Cox is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cox is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Double Aortic Arch, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Graham Cosper is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Appendectomy. Dr. Cosper is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cosper is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Schulman is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, and Hernia. Dr. Schulman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Schulman is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Schmelzer is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Appendicitis. Dr. Schmelzer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Schmelzer is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Loren Berman is a pediatric general surgeon, an active researcher, and an author of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She enjoys training the next generation of pediatric surgeons. Another role she enjoys here at Nemours is working on maintaining quality and safety to deliver the highest quality of care. Even when I was a child, I was curious about the human body, how it works and why it sometimes doesn’t. The more I learned, the more I realized I wanted to know how to fix things that go wrong. I came upon surgery to do that in a very hands-on fashion. I like working with children, and find them to be full of energy, incredibly resilient and inspiring as patients. I also appreciate the chance to form relationships with their parents. Family-centered medicine is much more than a buzzword. Outcomes improve when the family is part of the care team. I enjoy helping that happen. I value the relationships that I build with kids and parents, and I see most of them again in follow-ups. I love taking care of babies — and supporting their families through what can be an intense time in their lives. Unlike many adult surgeons, my job doesn’t end with surgery. I will often see a family many times for follow-up visits. I get to know them well. I feel involved for the long-term.I also enjoy watching a resident grow and hearing from them once they are practicing surgeons and training other surgeons. I find joy in seeing the impact when I develop a standardized process to improve care and can see the improvement. One of my primary roles as a surgeon is to be a teacher. I am committed not only to helping my patients and their families understand their disease process but also to training future surgeons. There are a few people who have inspired me and really stand out in my life as role models. I hope to serve the same function for future generations. Dr. Berman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Berman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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.

Gustavo Villalona is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Villalona is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Villalona 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 highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Ileostomy, and Oophorectomy.

Katherine Deans is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. She has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Deans is highly rated in 17 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.

Dr. Boelig is a board-certified pediatric general surgeon with a broad clinical practice and an interest in minimally invasive surgery and surgical education. He is the associate program director for the pediatric surgery fellowship and director of the surgical clerkship for medical students at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. As a pediatric surgeon, I believe I have the best job in the world. Caring for children is motivating and rewarding. I am fascinated by the ability of children to maintain resilience, hope and kindness of heart in the face of illness. Parents place a sacred trust in us to operate on and care for their children, and for that I am honored and grateful. I am also drawn to the extraordinary breadth of pediatric surgical care, which is unique in the profession of surgery. On any given day, I may care for a pre-term baby in our neonatal intensive care unit, fix an inguinal hernia in a toddler and treat a teenager who has sustained injuries in an accident. Operating on the smallest of patients demands a high level of meticulousness and technique. I am interested in adapting minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy, thoracoscopy and robotic surgery) to pediatric patients in such a way as to minimize pain and scars, to preserve function and to promote a speedier recovery. I am also passionate about family-centered care and understanding the values and priorities of parents regarding the care of their child. My goal is to speak openly and honestly with parents, educate them on pediatric surgical disease and the options for care, and to build a plan together that best meets the needs of the patient and family.My medical interests include:Minimally invasive thoracic/chest and abdominal surgery, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairRobotic SurgerySurgery for congenital lung lesions (CPAM, bronchopulmonary sequestration)Newborn surgeryPediatric surgical oncology (Wilm’s tumor, neuroblastoma)Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)Congenital abdominal wall defects (gastroschisis, omphalocele)Counseling for fetal surgical anomaliesExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)Hirschsprung diseaseAnorectal malformationsPrenatal counselingMedical/surgical education Every child is unique. I approach each patient with an open mind and a commitment to tailoring a surgical plan that fits the patient and family’s needs. I also strongly believe that pediatric surgeons are educators and need to be completely invested in training the next generation of pediatric surgeons. I try to make a difference by focusing much of my time and energy into teaching and training medical students, residents and our pediatric surgery fellow. Dr. Boelig is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boelig is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Manuel Lopez is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Esophageal Atresia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Brian Bucher is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Bucher is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bucher is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bucher is currently accepting new patients.

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 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gangrene, Hirschsprung Disease, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Defazio is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Defazio is currently accepting new patients.

Aaron Lipskar is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Lipskar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lipskar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery.