25 of the Best Pediatric Surgeons Near Me

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, Fryns Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Gadepalli is currently accepting new patients.

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 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Ileostomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Hirschl is currently accepting new patients.

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 Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Oophorectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mychaliska is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Mychaliska is currently accepting new patients.

Gustavo Villalona is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake City, Florida. Dr. Villalona is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Imperforate Anus, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Villalona is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Villalona is currently accepting new patients.

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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Splenectomy. Dr. Boelig is board certified in General, Surgery, American Board Of Surgery, and Pediatric. Dr. Boelig is currently accepting new patients.

Grace Mak is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mak is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroschisis, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Mak is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery Surgery, and Practicing Since2009. Dr. Mak is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Deans is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Deans is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroschisis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Deans is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Deans is currently accepting new patients.

Manuel Lopez is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Medina, Ohio. Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Esophageal Atresia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lopez 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.

Barrie Rich is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Rich is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Omphalomesenteric Cyst, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rich is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Rich is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kays is the medical director of the Center for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) at Johns Hopkins All Children’s and leads the first unit in the country exclusively dedicated to these patients. He also serves as director of the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program and co-director of the Fetal Diagnosis/Treatment program. He joined the medical staff in 2016. Dr. Kays has more than two decades of clinical and research leadership in the treatment of CDH, a life-threatening birth defect that affects about one in every 3,000 pregnancies. His research has focused on defining the best treatment strategies for this challenging neonatal diagnosis and contributed to significant advances in care and outcomes. Dr. Kays was previously with UF Health and Shands Children’s Hospital for more than 20 years. He was also surgeon in chief, professor of surgery and chief of the division of pediatric surgery in the University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, where he led the ECMO and congenital diaphragmatic hernia program for over 20 years. He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 peer-reviewed original science publications and speaks nationally and internationally on CDH care and outcomes. Dr. Kays earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. He completed a surgical residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, and then completed a pediatric surgery fellowship at Morgan-Stanley Children’s Hospital of Columbia University, New York. Dr. Kays is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Children’s Oncology Group. Videos Meet David Kays, M.D. Dr. Kays is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, and Appendectomy. Dr. Kays is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Kays is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bucher specializes in the following conditions:inguinal herniaumbilical herniaundescended testiclehydrocelecholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube)appendectomy (removal of the appendix)vascular access (ports and central lines)ulcerative colitisCrohn’s diseasegastroesophageal reflux diseasechest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery)Dr. Brian T. Bucher is a board certified Pediatric Surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General Surgery with specialized training for surgical treatment for infants, children, and teenagers. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine. He sees patients at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT and Riverton, UT as well as Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.He specializes in the following conditions: inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, undescended testicle, hydrocele, cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube), appendectomy (removal of the appendix), vascular access (ports and central lines), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery).He will be happy to speak with you and/or your child's physician for any questions or concerns. Dr. Bucher is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bucher is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Preventive Medicine , American Board Of Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bucher is currently accepting new patients.

Ami N. Shah, MD, is an independent pediatric surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. She has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Shah 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. Shah is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Gastroschisis, Meckel's Diverticulum, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Shah is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Stig Somme, MD, provides a wide variety of pediatric surgeries at Avera Medical Group Pediatric Specialists — Plaza 1 in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Somme is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Omphalocele, and Endoscopy. Dr. Somme is board certified in American Board Of Surgery American Board Of Pediatric Surgery Advanced Trauma Life Support. Dr. Somme is currently accepting new patients.

Dave R. Lal, MD, is an independent pediatric surgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Lal 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. Lal is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Appendicitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lal is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Lal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Danielson is associate dean of clinical affairs at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Danielson also began serving as president of All Children’s Specialty Physicians (ACSP) in 2023, first on an interim basis and then permanently. A clinical professor of surgery, he has chaired the Johns Hopkins All Children's Department of Surgery since 2020 and was interim chair from 2018 to 2020. He specializes in general surgery and was an early adopter of minimally invasive surgical techniques, developing expertise in treating chest wall deformities. Dr. Danielson founded the first fellowship sponsored by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in pediatric surgery and was also instrumental in bringing the National Quality Improvement in Surgery Program to the institution. He was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital physician of the year in the 2015 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. He joined the hospital staff in 2008. He retired as a colonel from the U.S. Army Reserve in 2017 after serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Danielson earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester where he also completed the residency program in general surgery through Strong Memorial Hospital. He completed a research fellowship in pediatric surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard University and a clinical fellowship in pediatric surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Before joining Johns Hopkins All Children’s, he served as director of pediatric surgical oncology at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Danielson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Danielson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Danielson 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 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Defazio is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Defazio is currently accepting new patients.

Miguel Guelfand is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Guelfand is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Duodenal Atresia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Annular Pancreas, and Endoscopy. Dr. Guelfand is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kirk W. Reichard is the clinical director, Division of General Surgery; surgical director of the O.R. and the Bariatric Surgery Program; medical director, Nemours Partners for Perinatal Management; fellow, American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Pediatrics; and member, Children’s Oncology Group and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He completed a four-year stint as president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Delaware Chapter. My grandfather was a physician, so I was inspired to go into medicine at an early age. As a doctor, I feel I can really make a difference in the lives of children because they have so much ahead of them. One of my top priorities is to help children and their families learn how to lead healthier, happier lives. I see how resilient children are and the positive attitudes they maintain daily. I’m passionate about quality improvement, operational excellence, and clinical standardization. I try to lead continuous and quality improvement by being a model in the workplace. I make a difference by advocating nationally for the well-being of children. Dr. Reichard is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Appendicitis. Dr. Reichard is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery, and Pediatric. Dr. Reichard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Laura Hollinger is a board-certified pediatric surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina who maintains a comprehensive practice in pediatric general surgery covering a wide range of clinical areas including congenital anomalies, neonatal surgery, prenatal consultations, pediatric trauma and emergency care, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair. She treats patients across the spectrum of pediatric general surgery including hernias, ovarian disorders, and cancer, and performs surgeries in a minimally invasive manner. Dr Hollinger's treatment philosophy is to treat every patient as though they were her own in a patient-centered approach.Dr Hollinger received her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and then her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston at the McGovern Medical School. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, including a two-year research fellowship where she studied critical illness and the distant organ effects of kidney ischemia-reperfusion injury. Dr Hollinger completed her fellowship training in pediatric surgery in 2017 at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. While in Houston, her training included both open and minimally invasive approaches to neonatal and pediatric general surgical diseases.Dr Hollinger joined MUSC as an assistant professor of surgery in 2017. Her primary leadership role at the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital is as Medical Director of the pediatric ECMO program where she leads a team of experts in neonatal and pediatric critical illness. Through their comprehensive multidisciplinary approach and dedication to exceptional patient care, the Pediatric ECMO program achieved the Platinum Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support, a designation held by only the top tier of children's hospitals across the United States. Her research interests include congenital diaphragmatic hernia, prenatal consultation, and pediatric ECMO support during critical illness. Dr. Hollinger is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hollinger is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Christian Streck graduated from Duke University in 1994 with a BS in biology and an AB in history. He received his medical degree from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed general surgery residency in Memphis, Tennessee in 2006. This included a research fellowship studying children's cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He completed pediatric surgery fellowship at LeBonhuer Children's Hospital in Memphis in 2008. He is currently board certified in general and pediatric surgery. Dr. Streck is a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is currently the pediatric trauma medical director and the general surgery residency program director.Dr. Streck's research interests include pediatric trauma and minimally invasive surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery for a variety of conditions of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. His specific interests include cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pectus excavatum, trauma, appendicitis, and ovarian masses. Dr. Streck is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Sternal Cleft, Pectus Carinatum, and Infantile Pneumothorax. Dr. Streck 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.

Dr. David E. Skarda, M.D., M.B.A., is a leader in pediatric surgical care, dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for your child (baby, toddler, school-age, or teen). His unique qualifications include specialized training in minimally invasive surgical techniques and being the sole DaVinci robot-certified and credentialed pediatric surgeon in the Intermountain West.As a board-certified pediatric surgeon in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Primary Children’s Hospitals, Dr. Skarda is committed to providing leading-edge compassionate surgical care promptly. He places a strong emphasis on patient education, ensuring that you fully understand the procedures, options, risks, and benefits. He is available for new patient consultations at his clinics at Primary Children’s Hospitals (Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah) and St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana.Dr. Skarda has specific clinical experience and expertise in surgically managing chronic nausea and abdominal pain syndromes in children and teenagers, including median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA), gastroparesis, biliary dyskinesia (pain from a gallbladder that does not work well), and symptomatic cholelithiasis (pain from gallstones). Notably, Dr. Skarda works as part of an organized multidisciplinary team to correctly diagnose and treat these conditions.He is happy to see patients via telemedicine technology (such as Zoom) for most conditions.An in-person visit may be necessary for some conditions where direct examination is critical. Our clinic nurses can help you know if a face-to-face visit is needed or helpful.He speaks Spanish.He will talk to you and/or your child’s doctor.Dr. Skarda specializes in the following elective conditions through the clinic:Inguinal herniaUmbilical herniaCholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)G Tube (both placement and removal of a stomach tube)Reflux (Nissan fundoplication and redo fundoplications for recurrent reflux, robotic)Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS, robotic)Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMA, robotic)GastroparesisParaesophageal hernia (robotic)Hiatal Hernia (robotic)Vascular accessChest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)PneumothoraxUrachal and omphalomesenteric remnantsHe specializes in the following emergent and urgentAppendectomy (removal of the appendix)Intestinal obstructionsIntestinal atresiasEsophageal atresiaCongenital diaphragmatic herniaVolvulusMalrotationIn his free time, Dr. Skarda likes spending time with his wife Paula, their adult children, and their grandchild at home, traveling and outdoors. Additionally, Dr. Skarda is a pilot and enjoys learning new skills. Dr. Skarda is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Neurogenic Bowel, Septoplasty, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Skarda is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, American Board Of Surgery , and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Skarda is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Aprahamian is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ottawa, Illinois. Dr. Aprahamian is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Aprahamian is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Aprahamian is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Allshouse is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Undescended Testicle. Dr. Allshouse is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Allshouse is currently accepting new patients.