25 of the Best Pediatric Surgeons Near Me

Jeffrey Dehmer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children.

Dominique M. Jan, MD received his medical degree from the Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie in Paris. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Alagille Syndrome, Appendicitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Jan is board certified in French Board Of General Surgery.

Christopher Snyder is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele.

Keith Thatch is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele. Dr. Thatch is board certified in General Surgery, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and Pediatric Surgery.

Dr. Jennifer Murphy is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon and part of Atlantic Medical Group. With privileges at both Morristown and Overlook medical centers, Dr. Murphy specializes in the surgical care of children – from newborns through adolescents and teenagers – understanding their anatomy, physiology and unique developmental needs. She provides state-of-the-art minimally invasive and traditional procedures for a range of childhood issues relating to illness, injury, disease and congenital conditions.Combining prudent, conservative decision-making with her training, experience, and cutting-edge surgical skill, Dr. Murphy strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for her young patients. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and she talks with patients and families to ensure they understand their treatment options.After graduating magna cum laude from Boston College, Dr. Murphy completed her medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine, where she was awarded the Samson F. Wennerman Prize in Surgery for demonstrating promise in the field of surgery. She went on to pursue her surgical residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell and her fellowship training in pediatric surgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. She has presented medical research at the British Association of Pediatric Surgery and has published case reports in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.Dr. Murphy is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis. Dr. Murphy is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Johanna Askegard practices pediatric surgery. She provides surgical critical care and trauma care in children, neonatal procedures, and minimally invasive surgery. She treats conditions including: Speaks: English. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum. Dr. Askegard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: Pediatric SurgeryAmerican Board Of Surgery: General SurgeryAmerican Board Of Surgery: Surgical Critical Care.

Alexandre N. Darani, MD MSc, is Pediatric Surgeon at Montefiore and Assistant Professor of Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His clinical focus is surgery in children and newborns. He also specializes in pediatric hepatobiliary surgery, including the management of portal hypertension, liver and kidney transplant surgery, minimally invasive thoracic and abdominal surgery, neonatal surgery, oncology and short bowel syndrome management. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Transplant. Dr. Darani is board certified in Institution Not Present.

Raquel Gonzalez is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oophorectomy.

Erica Gross, MD, is a fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon with board-certification in surgery, pediatric surgery, and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. She has comprehensive clinical experience and applies her skills to diagnose, treat, and provide her young patients with the best possible care. Dr. Gross is privileged to care for children and to be instrumental in their health and well-being. She strives to give each of her patients a chance to enjoy childhood and live a happy and healthy life, fostering an atmosphere that respects the unique needs of families and children of all ages. From common ailments to rare conditions, Dr. Gross is committed to achieving the best outcomes by utilizing evidence-based medicine and working collaboratively with physician colleagues in other disciplines. She has contributed book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles and has presented at national meetings on topics in pediatric surgical management. In addition, she is committed to educating medical students and residents by employing simulation-based medical education to improve care. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association and the Association for Academic Surgery. After earning her medical degree from Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Dr. Gross completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Connecticut. She pursued three specialized fellowship programs at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Children’s Hospital Colorado. In addition, she has participated as a volunteer on medical missions in Ecuador, Peru, and Guatemala. Dr. Gross is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome. Dr. Gross is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Skinner is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Skinner is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Skinner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Sang-woo Pak is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Pak is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pectus Carinatum, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Pak is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Adela Casas is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Casas is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urachal Cyst, Pectus Excavatum, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Pectus Carinatum, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Casas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

John Draus, MD is a pediatric general surgeon and the chief of surgery and trauma medical director at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville. He’s been named among the Best Doctors in America for numerous consecutive years and was selected as an Honored Caregiver by University of Kentucky HealthCare in 2020. He earned the Recognition of Excellence in Student & Resident Teaching Award at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2017 and 2018. Dr. Draus has been an active researcher and presenter and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. He’s been on the editorial board ofThe American Surgeonsince 2015 and is an ad hoc reviewer forJournal of Pediatric Surgery, World Journal of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Care, andSurgical Infections. Dr. Draus has volunteered his time and talent as a surgeon with Solid Rock Medical Missions in the Dominican Republic, Children of the Americas in Guatemala, and Surgery on Sunday in Lexington, Ky. Dr. Draus is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pectus Excavatum, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Dr. Draus is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Petroze is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Section of Pediatric Surgery. A Kentucky native, she attended the University of Kentucky for undergraduate studies and completed her medical training at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Petroze completed general surgery training at the University of Virginia and pediatric surgery fellowship training at the Montreal Children’s Hospital at McGill University in Quebec, Canada. She completed a masters degree in public health at the University of Virginia. She is board-certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. Following training, Dr. Petroze practiced as an attending pediatric surgeon for five years at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Petroze is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa. She is also an active member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the Association for Academic Surgery, the Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery, the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, the Association of Women Surgeons, and Women in Surgery Africa.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Petroze focuses on all aspects of pediatric surgery, with special interest in neonatal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology, and pediatric congenital colorectal conditions. Dr. Petroze’s research, teaching and advocacy focuses on access to equitable care in underserved populations both internationally and domestically as well as patient and family-centered outcomes. She has particular interest in surgical oncology, including tumors like neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, ovarian masses, lung masses and metastatic disease, liver tumors, and sarcomas and is the Surgical Director for the multidisciplinary Mott Solid Tumor Oncology Program. Dr. Petroze is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Thrombectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Petroze is board certified in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

I’ve wanted to care for people since I was very young. From the end of high school through medical school, I volunteered as a paramedic. During those 10 years, I saw how patients live and their struggles to care for sick children at home. This has helped me care for my patients because I understand the many challenges that their family may face. I chose pediatric surgery when I realized that I could be a voice for patients who have either a small voice or no voice at all. I’m passionate about pediatric surgical oncology and advocating for tumor detection in the early stages. Children’s complaints can be inarticulate and difficult to pin down, so they are sometimes labeled just a normal part of childhood. My job is to listen, recognize the issues, and speak up for them. When I joined the surgery department, I worked to establish an Orlando-based tumor board of Nemours specialists to help manage our cancer patients. As a member of the board, I represent the surgical oncology patients. Also, my laboratory is dedicated to the basic science study of neuroblastoma, which I plan to translate into clinical care. Dr. Westmoreland is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Westmoreland is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Robert Letton is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 4 years. Dr. Letton is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Pectus Carinatum, and Splenectomy. Dr. Letton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Megan Fuller is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Fuller is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Cloacal Exstrophy, and Colostomy.

Edward Tagge is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Tagge is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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, Atresia of Small Intestine, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Liese Pruitt is a board-certified pediatric surgeon with additional fellowship training in pediatric colorectal surgery. In additional to her interest in complex colorectal conditions and minimally invasive surgery Dr. Pruitt is active in mixed methods clinical research to improve patient outcomes and family experiences of surgical care. I treat children because they are resilient and have amazing future potential. In helping a child, you have a chance not only to change their whole future life but also to shape the future of their entire family. They are funny, passionate, and continually teach me new things about the world. I also love that as a pediatric surgeon you continue to follow your patients throughout their life and see who they develop into. I love tackling a complex program and finding a way to fit all the pieces together to have a successful outcome. Whether that is a complex congenital anomaly that needs surgery or a complex set of social circumstances that requires extra creativity and support from our team for a family to be successful. I love operating on children and seeing how even a small elective surgery can have a huge impact. One of the primary roles of an excellent surgeon is to be a good listener. Performing surgery on a child is a privilege and the relationship and trust between the family (parents and child) and the surgeon is critical. I believe that taking the time to listen and understand a family’s concerns and then address any concerns that they have and explain the treatment plan is essential. This helps me build a plan for the child that meets everyone’s needs. Dr. Pruitt is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Colonic Atresia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pruitt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Tarun Kumar, MD, FACS, is a pediatric surgeon at MercyOne Pediatric Surgery. Before joining MercyOne in 2012, he was a staff surgeon in pediatric surgery at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children Medical Center and St. Mary’s Health Center in St. Louis. He also served as an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children Medical Center. Dr. Kumar earned his medical degree from R.N.T. Medical College in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. He completed an internship at R.N.T. Medical College and a residency in general surgery at Ravindranath Tagore Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Dr. Kumar completed pediatric surgery residency training at L.T. Medical College & General Hospital in Sion, Mumbai, India, and he completed his pediatric surgery/pediatric minimally invasive surgery training at LeBonheur Children Medical Center at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Omphalocele. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Duane Duke, MD, FACS, FAAP, Colonel US Army Reserves is a pediatric general surgeon and medical director of the Trauma Center at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. In addition to trauma care and disaster preparedness, Dr. Duke’s interests include chest wall surgery and non-invasive approaches to treatment of pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum. Dr. Duke is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Stiff Skin Syndrome, and Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Dr. Duke is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Ankur R. Rana, MD, is a pediatric surgeon at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Rana has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Rana has experience in all aspects of neonatal and pediatric surgery, with a special clinical interest in pediatric oncology, thoracic surgery and complex gastrointestinal surgery including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Rana is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Colonic Atresia, Hirschsprung Disease, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis. Dr. Rana is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Rana is currently accepting new patients.

James Moore is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Urachal Cyst, Pectus Carinatum, Undescended Testicle, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Moore is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.