Our pediatric general and thoracic surgeons are board-certified pediatric surgeons. They are highly specialized in treating a wide range of general surgical problems that affect infants, children, and teens. We also help to counsel parents expecting a baby who may have been diagnosed before birth with a surgical problem.
Conditions we treat
Our pediatric general and thoracic surgery team treats a wide range of general surgical problems, including:
- Congenital and acquired disorders of the intestines, liver, pancreas, spleen and endocrine glands
- General non-cardiac thoracic surgery and chest wall malformations
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Minimally invasive abdominal and thoracic surgery
- Pediatric hernia repair, specializing in premature and infant hernias
- Pediatric surgical oncology including all solid tumors and venous access
- Pediatric trauma
- Prenatal malformation consultations
- Thyroidectomy - cervical masses
- Traumatic injuries
Our team approach
We work closely with specialists in the following programs:
- American College of Surgeons verified Trauma Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
- Child Life Program
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program
- Neonatal Surgery Program
- Operation Sneak-a-Peek
- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Who are our specialized providers?
- Pediatric surgeons specialize in the surgical care of children. They have graduated from medical school and have completed five years of postgraduate general surgery training in an accredited program. Pediatric surgeons then complete an additional accredited two-year fellowship program in pediatric surgery. Pediatric surgeons comprise about 0.1% of physicians in North America!
- Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) are specialized healthcare providers who are dedicated to improving children's health. PNPs have advanced education in pediatric nursing, including a Masters Degree. They serve children and families in an extensive range of practice settings.