Pediatric Surgery

Our pediatric surgery department is a level II ACS-certified pediatric trauma service, which means we provide care for a variety of problems in infants, children and adolescents with a special emphasis on congenital, neoplastic and traumatic conditions. All of our pediatric surgeons have received specific training in pediatric surgery and are board certified, ensuring that our team is prepared to handle the special needs of your child.

Pediatric Surgery and the Conditions We Treat

Acute abdominal conditions
Burns
Chest wall deformities
- Pectus carinatum
- Pectus excavatum
Gastoesophageal disorders
- Achalasia
- Esophageal atresia
- Foreign bodies
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
- Hernias/hydroceles
Genitourinary disorders
Head and neck masses
Hepatobiliary diseases
- Biliary atresia
- Choledochal cysts
- Cholelithiasis and gallbladder dysfunction
- Liver tumors and masses
Pancreatic disorders
Thoracic conditions
- Tumors
- Foreign bodies
- Empyema
- Congenital conditions

Pediatric Surgery and Other Services We Offer

Diagnostic evaluation
Prenatal consultation for abdominal wall defects, intestinal malformations, pulmonary and diaphragmatic anomalies, masses and tumors.
Surgical treatment
Long-term management of major congenital anomalies, thermal injury and tumors.

Meet Our Pediatric Surgery Team

Medical Director: David P. Meagher, Jr, MD
Victor N. Nanagas Jr, MD
Charles Goodwin, MD
Jeffrey S. Christian, MD
Jeffrey Pence, MD
Linda Hollen, RN, MS, FNP

Resources

Why is a pediatric surgeon necessary for my child?
The Dayton Children's difference
What is minimally invasive surgery?

Appointments

Appointments are made by referral only from a physician.

Locations

Related Services

Anesthesiology

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