25 of the Best Pediatric Surgeons Near Me

Erin E. Perrone, MD is a faculty member in the Section of Pediatric Surgery. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University and her general surgery training at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Department of Surgery. She completed pediatric surgery fellowship at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in Pediatric and General Surgery.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Perrone is part of the Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center (FDTC) team and is specialized in prenatal consultation with evaluation for potential fetal intervention. Her practice includes all areas of general pediatric surgery with specific interest in congenital malformations and neonatal surgical diseases. Dr. Perrone is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Fryns Syndrome, and Laminectomy. Dr. Perrone is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Perrone is currently accepting new patients.

Arul S. Thirumoorthi, MD FACS PE is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Section of Pediatric Surgery. He is the Director of the Multi-disciplinary Pediatric Endocrine Surgery and Trauma Programs. He received his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed his General Surgery Internship and Residency at New York University. He completed an ECMO and research fellowship at Columbia University. Dr. Thirumoorthi completed his Pediatric Surgical Fellowship at Loma Linda University and complete his Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Michigan. Dr. Thirumoorthi is triple board certified in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Critical Care.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Thirumoorthi’s surgical practice encompasses all areas of general pediatric surgery and pediatric diseases of the neck, chest, and abdomen. His clinical areas of specific interest are pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal) and surgical oncology. Dr. Thirumoorthi also is also interested in pediatric trauma, critical care and ECMO. Dr. Thirumoorthi is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Fryns Syndrome, Omphalocele, and Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia. Dr. Thirumoorthi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Church is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Michigan Medicine.Dr. Church graduated cum laude with a B.S. in biological sciences from the University of Notre Dame. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School with Alpha Omega Alpha Honors. He then completed his general surgery residency training at Michigan Medicine, followed by pediatric surgery fellowship training at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at Michigan Medicine. After fellowship, he served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He then returned to Michigan Medicine in 2023 to join the faculty of the Department of Surgery in the Section of Pediatric Surgery.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Church’s practice includes the breadth of pediatric surgery. His clinical interests include pediatric thoracic surgery, fetal surgery, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), in which he completed a research fellowship during his residency training. He has particular clinical and research interest in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Dr. Church is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Church is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Church is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Charles Paidas is chief of the Division of Pediatric General Surgery. He's been a medical school vice dean and professor, invited lecturer, researcher, author and editor of major medical journals. He's board-certified in general surgery, pediatric surgery and surgical critical care, and has treated kids and teens for more than 30 years. Everything starts with childhood. I've always been fascinated with children — and families as a whole. I'm very interested in the role of healthy families in the greater framework of society.  Another subject that fascinates me is embryology (the study of babies while they grow and develop in the womb) and the health of babies before they're even born. I'm passionate about us delivering valuable, team-based, safe health care for children.  And I'm passionate about training future physicians, and believe that a hospital’s participation in good, solid graduate medical education (programs that train medical school graduates in their residencies and fellowships) is a big asset to the organization — and to patients and families — providing real benefits in the enhanced quality of care that it helps achieve. In addition to caring for children, one way I work to make a difference is through my emphasis on faculty development, including areas such as physician wellness and professionalism. I also try to make a difference in the field of medicine through my participation and membership in The Society of University Surgeons and The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Dr. Paidas is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Annular Pancreas. Dr. Paidas is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery, and Pediatric. Dr. Paidas is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Skinner is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Skinner is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Atresia of Small Intestine, Pectus Carinatum, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Skinner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Skinner is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Arnold is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Section of Pediatric Surgery. She received her medical degree and general surgery training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She pursued additional training in clinical research at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed fellowship training in pediatric surgery as well as surgical critical care at the University of Michigan. Dr. Arnold is board certified in general surgery, pediatric surgery and surgical critical care.Dr. Arnold is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Pediatric Surgery Association as well as of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.Dr. Arnold is the Associate Program Director of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Arnold's practice includes all areas of general pediatric surgery including congenital anomalies and minimally invasive surgery. Her particular clinical and research interests focus on the surgical and medical management of intestinal failure and short bowel syndrome. She is the Surgical Director of the Children’s Intestinal Rehabilitation Program. Dr. Arnold is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Arnold is board certified in Pediatric Surgery, Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Arnold is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Gayer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gayer is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Newman is the Section Head of Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Director of the Mott Solid Tumor Oncology Program as well as the Michael W. Mulholland, MD, PhD Research Professor. She completed undergraduate work and medical school at Georgetown University in 2001. Dr. Newman completed General Surgery training at The University of Michigan and Fellowship training at The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. Dr. Newman is certified by the American Board of Surgery in both Pediatrics and General Surgery. She is an active member of the Children's Oncology Group, the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the Society of Black Academic Surgeons, and the Association for Academic Surgery. Dr. Newman is also committed to innovating new strategies for faculty excellence and advancement in clinical care, research, education, and strategizing organizational changes that allow all individuals an equal and inclusive opportunity to achieve excellence. She is the Associate Director of Cancer Health Equity for the Rogel Cancer Center at Michigan Medicine.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Newman's practice includes all areas of general pediatric surgery and pediatric diseases of the neck, chest, and abdomen. Her clinical areas of specific interest are pediatric surgical oncology including neuroblastoma, Wilm's tumor, and soft tissue sarcoma. Dr. Newman is also interested in surgical diseases of the biliary tract including liver tumors and biliary atresia. Dr. Newman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Cancer, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Newman is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

Brenna Fullerton, MD, is a fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques and the care of medically complex children with chronic conditions, intestinal failure and congenital malformations.What Does a Pediatric Surgeon Do?Dr. Fullerton is an accomplished pediatric surgeon and performs both minimally invasive and traditional surgical procedures. Her extensive knowledge of the human body and skill as a surgeon enable to her to treat a wide range of pediatric conditions such as birth defects, injuries, tissue and organ abnormalities, and tumors to name a few.Minimally Invasive SurgeryDr. Fullerton is experienced in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgery. During laparoscopic surgery she uses a surgical tool with a miniature camera and light on the end to see inside the body and perform necessary procedures.Minimally invasive surgery typically results in:Small incisions Less painLow risk of infectionShorter hospital staysQuicker recovery timeLess scarringReduced blood lossDr. Fullerton’s TrainingDr. Fullerton earned her medical degree from the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and then embarked on extensive postdoctoral training. This included an internship and general surgery residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.; a research fellowship and chair’s surgical research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital; a general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston; and a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center.About Dr. FullertonAs a research fellow, Dr. Fullerton participated in multiple clinical studies and has received two research grants. To date, her work has appeared in nearly 20 peer-reviewed publications and been presented at national and international medical conferences. Dr. Fullerton is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Cloacal Exstrophy, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fullerton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fullerton is currently accepting new patients.

Sang-woo Pak is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Pak is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pectus Carinatum, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Pak is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pak is currently accepting new patients.

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

Lori Gurien is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Gurien is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gurien is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gurien is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Roden is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Roden is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Atresia of Small Intestine. Dr. Roden is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery and Pediatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Roden is currently accepting new patients.

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 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, and Imperforate Anus. Dr. Draus is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Draus is currently accepting new patients.

I’m pretty even-keeled. Because I wanted a profession I could have a lifelong passion for, and felt drawn since childhood toward medicine, I chose pediatric surgery. It’s fulfilling on a daily basis – not just the actual surgery, but also the opportunities to communicate with patients and families and establish bonds with them. For me, pediatric surgery is the most rewarding of all fields – for many reasons. Children are innocent, resilient, and fun to take care of. The kids I see are afflicted by an accident or bad luck, and it’s great to have a positive impact on them and their families. I feel strongly about spending time with parents – after all, they’re entrusting their child’s care to me and my team. It’s a privilege and a responsibility to establish a bond with them. I take this aspect of my work very seriously. I’m also passionate about doing the right thing, being a good family person, raising my kids to be wholesome children who grow up to be good, happy people. Recently I tied with another physician for the highest patient satisfaction score at Nemours. It’s not the kind of award you actively try to win – I didn’t even know I was competing at all – but it’s something I take pride in. It was a welcome surprise, and it’s satisfying to think I’ve made a positive impact on children and their families. Dr. Duffy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Pectus Excavatum. Dr. Duffy is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery, and Pediatric. Dr. Duffy is currently accepting new patients.

Casey M. Calkins, 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. Calkins 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. Calkins is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Colonic Atresia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Calkins is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Calkins is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cristine Velazco is a board-certified general and pediatric surgeon at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She treats children and babies with complicated conditions, using minimally invasive techniques when possible. As the director of colorectal surgery, she has expertise in colorectal, thoracic, emergency and trauma surgery. She also specializes in treating: Abdominal masses Anorectal disorders Chest wall disorders Congenital intestinal conditions Congenital thoracic anomalies Gastrointestinal conditions Genitourinary conditions Lung conditions Neck conditions Skin and soft tissue disorders Dr. Velazco's Training Dr. Velazco earned a bachelor's degree in biology at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and a master's in anatomy and neurobiology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She earned her medical degree at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in Burlington. Dr. Velazco completed a residency in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Phoenix. She completed fellowships in pediatric surgery research at Boston Children's Hospital, pediatric colorectal surgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and pediatric surgery at Mayo Clinic - Phoenix Children's Hospital. About Dr. Velazco Dr. Velazco is board certified in general and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Her professional memberships include the American Pediatric Surgical Association, American College of Surgeons and International Pediatric Endosurgery Group. Dr. Velazco has presented at medical conferences, and her work has appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals. She also has co-written chapters for medical books on topics such as inflammatory bowel disease and nutritional support for pediatric trauma patients. As a fellow of the Albert Schweitzer Foundation, Dr. Velazco helped design and implement recreational activities for children with special healthcare needs in the Burlington area. Dr. Velazco is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Imperforate Anus, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Velazco is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Velazco is currently accepting new patients.

In addition to the Areas of Expertise shown, I also have special medical interest in:  Abdominal wall disorders Biliary disorders Fetal diagnosis and therapy Gastrointestinal disorders Head and neck disorders Pilonidal disease Thoracic disorders. Dr. Meckmongkol is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Umbilical Hernia, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meckmongkol is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Meckmongkol is currently accepting new patients.

Srikumar B. Pillai, MD, is an independent pediatric surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, near Chicago. He has the expertise to deliver advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive procedures, highly complex surgery and more. Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pillai is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Pillai is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Dorman is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Winter Garden, Florida. Dr. Dorman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, Meckel's Diverticulum, Gastrostomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Dorman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dorman is currently accepting new patients.

Samuel Soffer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Soffer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Diaphragmatic Hernia. Dr. Soffer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Soffer is currently accepting new patients.

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 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Meckel's Diverticulum, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Westmoreland is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Westmoreland is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Angela Kao is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatric surgery. She joins the pediatric surgery team at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kao is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Kao completed her general surgery residency at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. While in residency, she completed a research fellowship in minimally invasive surgery techniques and championed multiple surgical quality improvement initiatives. Following residency, she completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. During her time in fellowship, she learned specialized skills to care for infants and premature babies. Throughout her training, she refined her skills in the latest minimally invasive techniques for laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgeries. Dr. Kao has specific interests in surgical quality improvement and developing protocols to ensure safe and excellent surgical care for the children of Northern Virginia. She is proud to be a member of the American College of Surgeons verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center at Inova and is looking forward to taking on new roles as surgeon champion for the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Outside the office, Dr. Kao enjoys exploring the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and all the food and culture it has to offer. A proud Georgetown alum, she can occasionally be found at Hoya basketball games. Dr. Kao is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Secondary Peritonitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

Dana Johns is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Johns is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amniotic Band Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Osteotomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery. Dr. Johns is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Johns is currently accepting new patients.

Chethan Sathya is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sathya is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Sathya is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Sathya is currently accepting new patients.