Pediatric General Surgery
Our pediatric general surgeons treat a range of problems in your child’s chest and abdomen. Turn to us for specialized care of your child’s surgical needs.
Explore Our Pediatric General Surgery Services
To schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric general surgeons, call:
954-265-0072Why Choose Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital for Pediatric General Surgery?
Our experienced, dedicated surgeons offer a full range of abdominal, pelvic and soft tissue surgery. Here, you’ll find:
- A focus on children: Children’s bodies are different from adult bodies, so it’s important to choose a doctor who focuses on their unique needs. As a comprehensive children’s hospital, we’re equipped to provide an accurate diagnosis for your child and recommend appropriate treatment options.
- Many specialists under one roof: We look at your child’s individual needs from every relevant angle. Doctors and care team members from multiple disciplines collaborate on your child’s care.
- Minimally invasive care: Surgery can be a major event for your whole family. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy and thoracoscopy (using small cameras to see inside your child’s body). That translates to fewer stitches and generally a smoother, more comfortable recovery than with traditional surgery.
- Convenient locations: We offer easy access to pediatric care for busy families. Our surgeons operate at several locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Conditions We Treat
We treat many common and rare conditions, including:
We treat many common and rare conditions, including:
An infected appendix is the number one reason for emergency surgery among children of all ages. We care for both acute and complicated cases. Learn more about how we treat appendicitis.
One type of anomaly is biliary atresia, in which the bile ducts become inflamed and blocked soon after a baby is born. This blockage causes digestive fluid to damage the liver.
This is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract. While surgery doesn’t cure Crohn’s disease, we can remove diseased areas of the intestines to ease inflammation and reduce symptoms.
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your child’s gallbladder. Our surgeons can remove them to relieve pain and other symptoms.
When stomach acid flows in reverse, it can irritate the tube (esophagus) connecting the mouth and stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux is usually temporary, but if it becomes a long-term problem, it’s called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Babies with an underdeveloped anus are not able to pass stool normally. Our surgeons repair tissue so the rectum (at the end of the large intestine) and anus function together as they should.
This birth defect obstructs a baby’s small intestine, which connects the stomach to the large intestine. In duodenal atresia, the first part of the small bowel (the duodenum) has not developed properly.
This type of bowel obstruction happens when one part of the intestine slips, or “telescopes,” into another segment.
Babies who have a thickened pylorus (valve between the stomach and small intestine) can have trouble digesting food. That can cause them to vomit, become dehydrated, lose weight and feel constantly hungry.
This is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects a child’s large intestine, or colon, causing irritation and swelling. Our surgeons can safely remove the entire colon or only the section that is damaged.
Pediatric Hernias
When an organ pushes through the muscle wall, it can cause a swelling known as a hernia. We care for hernias in the belly, groin, upper abdomen and abdominal wall. Learn more about hernia surgery.
Growths and Masses
Our surgeons work closely with pediatric oncologists (children’s cancer specialists) when your child needs surgery to remove a growth. We also help with treating blood disorders such as leukemia and lymphoma. Our team performs biopsies (testing tissue samples for disease) and places ports and catheters in a child’s body for chemotherapy.
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