18 Results forPediatric Surgeons near Santa Monica, CA
Learn more about Pediatric Surgeons and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Surgeons
A pediatric surgeon specializes in the surgical care of diseases, injuries and deformities in premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric surgeons diagnose and treat many conditions affecting children, including birth defects, traumatic injuries, cancer, and abdominal problems, such as appendicitis and hernias.
A pediatric surgeon typically:
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Evaluates the child’s medical history within the context of his or her growth and development. Pediatric surgeons determine if surgery is necessary and at what age a surgery should be done.
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Educates children, parents and guardians about the surgical procedure, how to prepare a child for surgery, and what to expect during recovery based on the child’s age and development
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Performs exploratory surgeries and procedures, such as endoscopy and laparoscopy, to diagnose diseases and conditions
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Treats various diseases and conditions by performing surgical procedures, such as appendectomy, bariatric surgery, intestinal transplant surgery, and fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery)
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Provides care before, during and after surgery
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Works closely with your child’s primary care doctor and other specialists and members of the healthcare team to provide optimal care
Pediatric surgeons may also be known by the following names: children's surgeon, child surgeon, surgeon for kids, pediatric general surgeon, and peds surgeon.
There are 18 specialists practicing Pediatric Surgery in Santa Monica, CA with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 14 hospitals near Santa Monica, CA with affiliated Pediatric Surgery specialists, including Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, Cedars - Sinai Medical Center and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
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Dr. Kasper Wang, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 900487.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Juan Pelayo, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery8723 Alden Dr Ste 240Los Angeles, CA 900487.6 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Pediatric Surgery10833 Le Conte AveLos Angeles, CA 900954.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Explains conditions well
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Dr. Claudia Emami, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery8920 Wilshire Blvd Ste 326Beverly Hills, CA 902116.8 miles awayDr. David Bliss, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery8635 W 3rd StLos Angeles, CA 900487.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ryan Spurrier, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 900487.5 miles awayDr. Steve Chen, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery9033 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200Beverly Hills, CA 902116.7 miles awayDr. Stephen Shew, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery10833 Le Conte AveLos Angeles, CA 900954.1 miles awayDr. Howard Jen, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery200 Medical Plz Ste 265Los Angeles, CA 900954.1 miles awayDr. Eugene Kim, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery8723 Alden Dr Ste 240Los Angeles, CA 900487.6 miles awayDr. Veronica Sullins, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery200 Medical Plz # 526Los Angeles, CA 900954.0 miles awayDr. Daniel Deugarte, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery200 Medical Plz Ste 265Los Angeles, CA 900954.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Eveline Shue, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery8723 Alden Dr Ste 240Los Angeles, CA 900487.6 miles awayDr. Steven Lee, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery10833 Le Conte AveLos Angeles, CA 900954.1 miles awayDr. Shant Shekherdimian, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery200 Medical Plz Ste 265Los Angeles, CA 900954.1 miles awayDr. Justin Wagner, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery200 Medical Plz Ste 265Los Angeles, CA 900954.1 miles awayDr. Donald Lucas Jr, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery10833 Le Conte AveLos Angeles, CA 900954.1 miles awayDr. Gregory Organ, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery222 N Pacific Coast HwyEl Segundo, CA 902458.8 miles away