25 of the Best Pediatric Surgeons Near Me in houston, TX

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 6 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.

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, Splenectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Austin is currently accepting new patients.

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 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendicitis, and High Blood Pressure in Infants. Dr. Lally is currently accepting new patients.

Natalie Drucker is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Drucker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Drucker is currently accepting new patients.

Sanjeev Vasudevan is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vasudevan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Biliary Atresia, Bile Duct Cysts, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Vasudevan is currently accepting new patients.

Matias Bruzoni is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bruzoni is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Cysts, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastroschisis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, and Imperforate Anus. Dr. Cox Jr is currently accepting new patients.

Luc Joyeux is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Joyeux is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Hernia, Myelomeningocele, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Endoscopy.

Alice King is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. King is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroschisis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

Kristy Rialon is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rialon is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Infantile Pneumothorax, Splenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Rialon is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Mazziotti is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mazziotti is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mazziotti is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Akemi Kawaguchi earned her medical degree at the University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Board certified in surgery and pediatric surgery, Dr. Kawaguchi’s clinical interests center on general pediatric surgery, including neonatal diseases, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, thoracic and abdominal surgery. Her clinical research interests include neutropenic enterocolitis, epidemiology and outcomes for neonatal diseases. She serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. Dr. Kawaguchi has been in practice since 2008, first in California and moving to Houston in 2014. Her patients range in age from premature infants to teenagers. She believes in treating children like they are her own – combining excellent surgical skills with good communication and a caring bedside manner. She loves children and making them better, focusing on treatment delivered with a kind, fun-loving attitude. A Houston resident, Dr. Kawaguchi is married and the mother of two boys. Outside of her practice, she enjoys figure skating, art and baking. Dr. Kawaguchi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Colonic Atresia, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kawaguchi is currently accepting new patients.

Allison L. Speer, MD, joins Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and McGovern Medical School at UTHealth from Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She has clinical and research interests in intestinal rehabilitation, advanced minimally invasive procedures, and thoracic/foregut surgery. A cum laude biochemistry graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) at Los Angeles, received her medical degree at Keck School of Medicine at the same institution. She completed her residency in general surgery at USC, where she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, followed by a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Speer has received numerous academic recognitions, including the Ethicon-Society of University Surgeons Surgical Research Fellowship Award and the Keck School of Medicine Outstanding Teaching as a House Officer Award. Her research has been published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Journal of Trauma, Regenerative Medicine, and the Journal of Surgical Research, among other peer-reviewed publications. She is a member of the medical staff at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, , Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is an assistant professor with dual appointments in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at McGovern Medical School and the Department of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She has clinical and research interests in intestinal rehabilitation, advanced minimally invasive procedures, and thoracic/foregut surgery. Dr. Speer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Speer is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Minifee is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Minifee is currently accepting new patients.

David Wesson is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wesson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gastroschisis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Timothy Lee is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Cloacal Exstrophy, Omphalocele, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Allen Milewicz is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Milewicz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Umbilical Hernia, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Milewicz is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Jarr is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Jarr, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum. Jarr, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Louis Le is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Le is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pectus Carinatum, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

Board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery, Dr. Hsu’s clinical interests center on a congenital colorectal disease, including anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and cloaca. She is a part of the Texas Pediatric Colorectal Program at UTHealth Houston, and is interested in the long-term care of these patients with complex conditions whose needs change over time. Dr. Hsu is also interested in general pediatric surgery, including neonatal diseases, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and thoracic and abdominal surgery. She loves developing relationships with her patients and their families and seeing her patients grow. She believes in excellent communication and education for her patients and their families about their health conditions. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Imperforate Anus, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Richard Andrassy earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and completed an internship and residency at Wilford Hall Medical College, Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He finished a second residency in pediatric surgery at the University of Southern California and a fellowship in pediatric surgical oncology at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery, Dr. Andrassy’s clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, hernias, and thyroid and parathyroid disease. In practice since 1980, he treats patients of all ages and speaks Spanish. Dr. Andrassy is professor and chairman of the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, where he holds the Denton A. Cooley, MD, Chair in Surgery and the Jack H. Mayfield, M.D., Distinguished University Chair in Surgery. He has been recognized with the 2009 Arnold M. Salzberg Mentorship Award, the 2006 Houston Surgical Distinguished Surgeon of the Year, and numerous UTHealth Dean's Teaching Excellence Awards. A Memorial-area resident, Dr. Andrassy is married to a physician and has three daughters and six grandchildren. His favorite leisure-time interests are golf, hunting and his grandkids. Dr. Andrassy is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gastroschisis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Andrassy is currently accepting new patients.

Alpin Malkan is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis and Atresia of Small Intestine.

Ekenedilichukwu Onwuka is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis and Umbilical Hernia.

Jose Rodriguez is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Umbilical Hernia, Hirschsprung Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

Sara Fallon is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fallon is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fallon is currently accepting new patients.