25 of the Best Pediatric Surgeons Near Me

Erica Carlisle is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Carlisle is currently accepting new patients.

Nitsana Spigland is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York.

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 Pediatric Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Petroze is currently accepting new patients.

Adela Casas-Melley is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Casas-Melley is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Casas-Melley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Casas-Melley 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.

Megan Fuller is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. 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. Dr. Fuller 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.

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.

Robert Letton is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake City, Florida. Dr. Letton is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pectus Carinatum, Umbilical Hernia, and Splenectomy. Dr. Letton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Letton is currently accepting new patients.

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 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Colonic Atresia, Hirschsprung Disease, and Atresia of Small Intestine. Dr. Rana is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Rana is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Tagge is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Tagge is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastroschisis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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.

Vanessa Fadul is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Fadul is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Hirschsprung Disease, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis. Dr. Fadul is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

Katerina Dukleska is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Dukleska is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Sternal Cleft, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Dukleska is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dukleska is currently accepting new patients.

James Healy is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Healy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Atresia, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Healy is board certified in American Board Of General, Surgery , American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery , and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Healy is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Hamilton is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hamilton is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Finck is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Finck is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Obesity in Children, Obesity, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Finck is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Finck 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.

Manish Raiji is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Raiji is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Raiji is board certified in Pediatric Surgery Surgery. Dr. Raiji is currently accepting new patients.

James Moore is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Undescended Testicle, Gastroschisis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Moore is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 2004, The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery, 2006. Dr. Moore 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 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Duke is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Duke is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. William Adamson is a double-board-certified pediatric surgeon with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. He has more than 30 years of experience caring for children, and his expertise includes: Minimally invasive, laparoscopic pediatric surgery Chest wall disorders such as pectus excavatum Newborn and congenital surgical conditions Surgery for inflammatory bowel disease Hernia surgery Abdominal tumors Gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis Anorectal disorders such as Hirschsprung's disease Lung conditions Neck conditions Congenital thoracic anomalies Skin and soft tissue disorders Optimizing outcomes for newborns with surgical problems Trauma surgery and management Since 2007, Dr. Adamson has been named one of the Best Doctors in America. He also was among the Top Doctors listed in Orlando Family Magazine. Dr. Adamson's Training Dr. Adamson earned his bachelor's degree in biology at Princeton University in New Jersey, where he graduated magna cum laude. He received his medical degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adamson completed a general surgery residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he served as chief resident in his final year and received the William Y. Inouye Award for teaching excellence by a surgical resident. He completed a pediatric surgery residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he served as chief resident in his final year and finished a pediatric surgery fellowship. Dr. Adamson also completed a research fellowship at Harrison Department of Surgical Research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia funded by an NIH/NCI National Research Award for surgical oncology research training. This specialized training focused on short bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. About Dr. Adamson Dr. Adamson spent a large part of his career at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, where he served as Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of North Carolina Children's Hospital. He is board certified in general and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Adamson is a fellow of the American Pediatric Surgery Association, American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Pediatrics, and his professional memberships include the American Pediatric Surgery Association, Lilliputian Surgical Society and Southern Surgical Association. An accomplished researcher, Dr. Adamson has published numerous textbook chapters and in peer-reviewed journals. He frequently serves as a guest lecturer at scientific conferences. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, boating, fishing, hiking and traveling. Dr. Adamson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Adamson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Adamson is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Beth Madonna, MD, is a board-certified, experienced pediatric surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, IL. Dr. Madonna has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. She starts by listening to understand your child and their health. Then, we work with you and your child's referring provider to create a surgical care plan that's right for your child. Dr. Madonna is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Madonna is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Madonna is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Quoc Hung (Key) Nguyen is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatric surgery. Dr. Nguyen completed his undergraduate and medical school education in New York, completing his bachelor’s degree at Columbia University followed by his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency training at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship training at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Queens, NY. He has had extensive training and has a clinical interest in the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum, using modern techniques such as cryoablation for optimal post-operative pain control. Dr. Nguyen received numerous awards throughout his training, primarily based on his research on fetal molecular therapy. These included the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) Outstanding Resident Research Award and the AAS Outstanding Resident/Fellow Presentation Award, each given to one recipient per year. He has produced numerous academic publications and textbook chapters, including an article in Science Translational Medicine on pioneering fetal therapy using protein replacement and stem cell transplantation. His passion for prenatal and neonatal care continues at Inova, where he is honored to serve as the designated surgical liaison for fetal care as well as for the neonatal intensive care unit. Dr. Nguyen had an international upbringing and is a qualified bilingual provider in Spanish at Inova. He is also proficient in Vietnamese and Mandarin Chinese. Outside the office, he is blessed to have a wonderful wife and pet rabbit at home. He feels privileged to care for the children and families of Northern Virginia and believes in working collaboratively within our multispecialty institution to provide the best care possible. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome) and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Knod is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Knod is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Choledocholithiasis, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Knod is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Knod is currently accepting new patients.