25 of the Best Pediatric Surgeons Near Me in Corpus Christi, TX

Co-Director, The Fetal Center Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery Department of Pediatric Surgery The University of Texas Medical School at Houston 6431 Fannin, MSB 5.256 Houston, TX 77030 phone: (832) 325-7234 e-mail: KuoJen.Tsao@uth.tmc.edu Dr. Tsao is a Professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in the Department of Pediatric Surgery. He is board certified in pediatric surgery with a special interest in clinical trials and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his Pediatric Surgery Training at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He joined The University on August 1, 2007. Dr. Tsao is a clinical researcher with interests in diseases of the neonate and children. His primary research is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neonatal gastroesophageal reflux disease as it relates to chronic lung disease of prematurity. Dr. Tsao has been the principal investigator or co-investigator on several prospective clinical trials. His research program supports medical students and surgical residents interested in pediatric surgical clinical research. Dr. Tsao is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Myelomeningocele, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Tsao is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew Harting earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Michigan Hospital, a fellowship in pediatric surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a fellowship in surgical critical care at UTHealth. Board certified in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and surgical critical care, Dr. Harting’s clinical interests include congenital and acquired thoracic disease, including pulmonary, diaphragmatic and esophageal disease, particularly patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernias. He also has interests in minimally invasive surgery and extracorporeal life support. He treats newborns through adults. Dr. Harting helps both parents and children understand medical complexities. Utilizing the latest research available, he applies his diverse training to caring for each child with an appropriately unique and optimized approach. A resident of west Houston, Dr. Harting is married and the father of three young children. His favorite leisure activity is spending time with his family. 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. Dr. Harting is currently accepting new patients.

An honors graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Charles Cox earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston. He completed residencies in pediatric surgery at the University of Michigan, general surgery and surgical critical care at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), and burns/trauma at Shriners Burn Hospital in Galveston. Dr. Cox is the Children’s Fund, Inc., Distinguished Professor of Pediatric Surgery and directs the Pediatric Surgical Translational Laboratories and Pediatric Program in Regenerative Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. He also directs the Pediatric Trauma Program at the UTHealth/Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center. His clinical interests include complex re-operative abdominal and thoracic surgery in children and his research focuses on stem cell therapies for neurological injuries. In practice in Houston since 1996, Dr. Cox treats children up to 18 years old and adult patients with congenital problems. He manages highly complex, multi-disciplinary problems in children, providing long-term continuity of care for complex conditions. The Bellaire resident is married and the father of two sons and two daughters. His favorite leisure activity is cycling. Dr. Cox Jr is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Double Aortic Arch, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Cox Jr is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Austin is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Austin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Appendicitis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Kevin P. Lally, M.D., M.S. Professor and Chairman Department of Pediatric Surgery Dr. Kevin Lally is a graduate of Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his residency at the United States Air Force Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and a fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Board certified in thoracic pediatric surgery, surgical critical care and general surgery, Dr. Lally’s clinical interests include hydrocele, inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, prenatally diagnosed problems and congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Dr. Lally holds the Richard Andrassy, MD, Endowed Distinguished Professorship and the A.G. McNeese Chair in Pediatric Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. He has been recognized with the President’s Award for Mentoring Women, as well as UTHealth’s Teaching Excellence Award and Outstanding Surgical Educator. In practice since 1991, Dr. Lally treats patients up to 18 years old. He is known for his availability, competence and compassion. His child-friendly practice offers state-of-the-art surgical care and a clear interest in his young patients. A resident of Houston, Dr. Lally is married and has four children and five grandchildren. His favorite leisure activities are traveling, model ship-building, hiking and spending time with his family. Dr. Lally is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy.

Natalie Drucker is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Drucker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Drucker is currently accepting new patients.

Samir Pandya is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pandya is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel's Diverticulum, Pectus Excavatum, Choledocholithiasis, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pandya is board certified in Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Timothy Lee is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Stephen Megison is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Megison is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Imperforate Anus, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Craniectomy.

Patrick Almond is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Almond is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Duodenal Atresia, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Kidney Transplant.

Sanjeev Vasudevan is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vasudevan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Liver Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Matias Bruzoni is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Bruzoni is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Cysts, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastroschisis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Jay Roden is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Roden is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Pectus Excavatum. Dr. Roden is board certified in Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Jose Iglesias is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Iglesias is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Imperforate Anus, Pancreatic Cancer, and Pectus Carinatum.

Yan Shi is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shi is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Stomach Cancer, Trabeculectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Mark Ryan is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ryan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Gastrostomy.

David Schindel is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Schindel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Duodenal Atresia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Ileostomy. Dr. Schindel is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Kristy Rialon is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rialon is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Hepatic Hemangioma, Splenectomy, and Ileostomy.

Diana Diesen is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Diesen is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Endoscopy, and Thyroidectomy.

Alice King is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. King is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

Joseph Murphy is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Murphy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Adrenal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Mark Mazziotti is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mazziotti is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Hannah Piper is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Piper is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

Charles Black is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Black is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Duodenal Atresia, Omphalocele, and Gastroschisis. Dr. Black is board certified in Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Kevin Kadesky is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kadesky is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Atresia of Small Intestine, Duodenal Atresia, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Kadesky is board certified in Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.