25 of the Best Pediatric Surgeons Near Me

Dr. Scott Engum practices pediatric surgery, specializing in treating patients from birth to age 21 with conditions of the neck, chest and abdomen, congenital anomalies, lumps and bumps. He prefers to use minimally invasive techniques. He treats hernias, bowel disorders, gallbladder dysfunction, lung diagnoses, chest wall deformities, congenital anomalies in newborns, and benign and malignant masses. He provides feeding tube placement, cryoablation for pain management during thoracic procedures, and comprehensive services provided in a child-friendly environment. He also serves as a professor of surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine; Pediatric Trauma Director, Sanford Health; Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Sanford Health; Medical Director, Children’s Hospital, Sanford Health; and Pediatric Palliative Care Physician Champion, Sanford Health. Speaks: English. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Engum is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: Pediatric SurgeryAmerican Board Of Surgery: General Surgery.

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, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Aaron Cunningham is a board-eligible pediatric surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina who maintains a comprehensive practice in pediatric general and thoracic surgery including the surgical care of neonates, pediatric surgical oncology, and minimally invasive surgery in children with congenital anomalies such as congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM), esophageal atresia (EA/TEF), diaphragmatic hernia or a rare hepatobiliary disorder known as biliary atresia. He was trained with a highly-specialized focus in minimally invasive techniques for small neonates and believes in the comprehensive, multidisciplinary care of children with the goal of improving health over the course of a lifetime. Dr. Cunningham's treatment philosophy is to deliver the specific care that each individual child needs to allow them to live better over the course of their lifetime, as he would for his own family. With the state-of-the-art facilities available at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, he is dedicated to providing care, specific to children, that cannot be delivered anywhere else in South Carolina and beyond.Dr. Cunningham was born and grew up in New York where he studied biological engineering at Cornell University. He developed an interest in medicine while working as a clinical neurophysiologist in Georgia and went on to attend medical school there at the Medical College of Georgia. Surgical residency brought him to the west coast where he trained at Oregon Health \& Science University in Portland. During his time there he developed an acute interest in pediatric surgery and completed a research fellowship in pediatric surgical outcomes. His research time was productive and predominantly focused on trauma induced coagulopathy in children and systems approaches to improving pediatric surgical care. Dr. Cunningham then completed his fellowship training in pediatric surgery at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University. The highly-specialized training that he received while at Stanford predominantly focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques in small neonates including minimally invasive approaches to esophageal atresia, CPAM, diaphragmatic hernia, and an advanced endosurgical technique called peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), which was performed on children in only one other center in the country.Dr. Cunningham joins MUSC as an assistant professor of surgery in 2023. He is passionate about the care of all children but maintains a clinical focus in a rare hepatobiliary disorder known as biliary atresia where the bile ducts form abnormally. He believes that complex diseases, like biliary atresia, are best managed in places where coordinated multidisciplinary care can be offered, like the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. His research interests include biliary atresia, pediatric trauma and defining systematic barriers to improving pediatric surgical care through quality improvement. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Atresia of Small Intestine, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sarah Jones Sapienza is board certified in pediatric and general surgery and is with BayCare Medical Group in Tampa, Florida, where she sees patients from birth to age 18. She earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey, completed her general surgery residency and chief residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and performed a pediatric surgery fellowship at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York.\xa0Dr. Jones Sapienza’s clinical interests include abdominal tumors, chest wall deformities, congenital anomalies, pediatric gallbladder disease, pediatric pilonidal disease and pediatric trauma. She has a special interest in injury prevention and treatment. Dr. Jones Sapienza performs examinations, discusses follow-up care and ensures that patients and their families understand the treatment plan. She’s a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Surgery, the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the Pediatric Trauma Society and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Jones Sapienza is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, where she serves as the medical director of pediatric trauma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Necrotizing Granuloma, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Sapienza is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery and AB Surgery (Pediatric Surgery).

Speaks: English. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Laituri is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: Pediatric SurgeryAmerican Board Of Surgery: General Surgery.

Jessica A. Naiditch, MD, is a pediatric surgeon at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Naiditch has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Naiditch has a special interest in trauma and oncology, and serves as the Trauma Medical Director at Dell Children's. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, and Appendectomy. Dr. Naiditch is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Naiditch is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Weiss is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine. Dr. Weiss is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

Byron Hughes is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Gastroschisis, Fryns Syndrome, and Donnai-Barrow Syndrome. Dr. Hughes is board certified in Surgery.

Jeremy Aidlen is a Pediatric Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Aidlen is board certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Erich J. Grethel, MD, is a pediatric surgeon at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Grethel has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Grethel surgeon champion for the Dell pediatric NSQIP team and is involved in quality and outcome measures for pediatric surgery patients. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum. Dr. Grethel is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Grethel is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Robertson is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Kikuchi Disease, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Robertson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Michael A. Beckwith, MD, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas. He has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Beckwith works with your child's referring provider to create a surgical care plan that's right for your child. If your child's condition is more complex, he works with a team of pediatric specialists to provide comprehensive care for your child. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Beckwith is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Beckwith is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Dan Little is a board-certified pediatric surgeon who also serves as Chief of Surgery for McLane Children’s Hospital and has been active in surgical education for residents and students. ... /> Dr. Little enjoys practicing the full gamut of pediatric surgery including minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology and burn surgery. During his time at Baylor Scott & White, he has served in numerous hospital leadership roles, including the development of a Level II trauma program and Level IV NICU programs. He is a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association Pediatric Trauma Society. He is certified in pediatric surgery, surgical critical care and general surgery. Dr. Little is married and has four children. He serves as a Commander in the United States Naval Reserves. When not at the hospital he enjoys long-distance hiking, multi-sport events and Boy Scouts. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Esophageal Atresia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Duodenal Atresia. Dr. Little is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

John Fitzwater is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Sequestration, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fitzwater is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Donald A. Plumley, MD, FACS, is a pediatric surgeon with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery with a specialty in pediatric surgery. He serves at the medical director of pediatric trauma, the medical director of children’s surgery and surgical quality director at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer.Dr. Plumley earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine. He went on to complete a surgical residency where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in surgical metabolism and critical care, both at the University of Florida, Gainesville. He also completed a pediatric surgery fellowship at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.Dr. Plumley has co-authored numerous medical publications. He is a member of the Florida Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Florida Committee on Trauma, American Pediatric Surgical Association, Chairman of Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network, Shepherd’s Hope volunteer and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Imperforate Anus, and Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung. Dr. Plumley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric.

Dr. Jon Ryckman specializes in fetal care/neonatal surgeries and minimally invasive surgeries. He provides l ung surgery, intestinal surgery and all aspects of pediatric general and trauma surgery, including: He is medical director of pediatric trauma; chief of staff, surgery; and medical director of South Dakota Emergency Medical Services for Children. He also serves as assistant professor in the departments of surgery and pediatrics at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Speaks: English. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, and Hernia. Dr. Ryckman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: Pediatric SurgeryAmerican Board Of Surgery: General Surgery.

Dr. Ryan Walk is board certified in pediatric and general surgery. He supports BayCare Medical Group in Tampa, Florida where he sees patients from birth to 18 years old. Dr. Walk completed an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He continued his medical education by completing a general surgery residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He then completed a pediatric surgery fellowship from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.', 'A veteran of the United States Army, Dr. Walk has contributed numerous articles to peer-reviewed publications and held several academic positions. Dr. Walk is a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Children’s Oncology Group, the Excelsior Surgical Society, the Pediatric Trauma Society and the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group. He is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.', 'Dr. Walk strives to provide impeccable care for the full breadth of pediatric surgical issues. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. Dr. Walk is board certified in AB Surgery (Pediatric Surgery) and AB Surgery - Surgery.

Jeremy Johnson is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Bile Duct Cysts, Duodenal Atresia, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

Brett W. Engbrecht, MD, MPH, is a pediatric surgeon at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Engbrecht has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Engbrecht specializes in neonatal and children's surgery. He starts by listening to understand your child and their health concerns. Then, he works with you to create a surgical care plan that's right for your child. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Splenectomy. Dr. Engbrecht is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Engbrecht is currently accepting new patients.

Nilda M. Garcia, MD, is a pediatric surgeon at Dell Children's in Austin, TX. She also serves as the Surgeon in Chief for the hospital. Dr. Garcia has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Garcia also specializes in care for children involved in pediatric traumas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure and Splenectomy. Dr. Garcia is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

Muriel Cleary is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pneumothorax, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Collapsed Lung, and Desmoid Tumor. Dr. Cleary is board certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Jonathan Green is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Green is board certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Vanessa Fadul is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amniotic Band Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, and Poland Syndrome. Dr. Fadul is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

Dr. Joseph Hartwich is a specialty care physician board certified in general and pediatric surgery at Inova. Dr. Hartwich has specific interest in the surgical care of newborn infants and pediatric surgical oncology. He is trained in the most up-to-date minimally invasive techniques to ensure a rapid recovery after every child’s surgery. As a pediatric surgeon, he restricts his practice to children alone, ranging from premature neonates to adolescents, and specializes in surgical diseases affecting children. After graduating from medical school at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Dr. Hartwich attended a general surgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (Medical College of Virginia) in Richmond. While in residency, he also spent time as a clinical research fellow at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. During his fellowship at St. Jude, he developed a passion for the surgical care and treatment of children with cancer. Following residency, he attended Hasbro Children’s Hospital (Brown University) in Providence, RI, for his pediatric surgery fellowship. During his time in fellowship, he learned specialized skills to care for infants and premature babies. Dr. Hartwich has been in practice in the Northern Virginia area for over eight years, first in private practice and then as a member of Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital. At Inova, Dr. Hartwich enjoys being part of a large and collaborative team focused on the care and needs of our youngest patients. He is proud to be a member of the American College of Surgeons verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center at Inova and maintains several leadership roles within the hospital. Outside the office, Dr. Hartwich enjoys outdoor activities with his family and three dogs and cheering on the Florida Gators. He is grateful to live in Northern Virginia and call this area his home. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Appendectomy.

Dr. Stephen Kim is the Medical Director of Children’s Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital and Chief of Pediatric Surgical Specialties for Inova. He is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatric surgery and general surgery with advanced expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. His clinical interests include surgery for newborn congenital diseases, cancer surgery, colorectal surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Kim is a graduate of the University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago, where he served as chief resident. He completed a surgical research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastroschisis, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.