UChicago Medicine Comer Children's

Pediatric General Surgery

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Pediatric general surgeons at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital are leaders in their field. They treat a variety of childhood diseases using advanced methods. We understand the high expectations of parents who entrust us with the care of their child during an uneasy time when surgery is needed. We respond with superior care in everything leading up to your child's procedure all the way through their recovery.

Whether it's simple or complex surgery, children from all over world come to Comer Children's for expert surgical care. General surgeons are available for consult on site at the hospital in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood.

Meet our Pediatric General Surgeons

Integrated Approach to Care

At Comer Children's Hospital, our surgeons work with pediatricians and other specialists who know your child well to make the best treatment decisions — including whether surgery is the best option.

Often, pediatric surgeons enter the picture following referral from one of a child’s other physicians. Pediatric general surgeons assess your child’s condition before surgery and perform the surgery. They then monitor your child after surgery for healing, pain management and other issues that may arise.

Expert Pediatric General Surgery Care for Kids of All Ages

Neonatal Surgery

We perform safe procedures on newborns, many of whom are ill or premature infants. Some procedures are performed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and are done to correct congenital malformations or treat conditions related to low birth weight. Our surgeons routinely use the latest minimally invasive surgery to successfully treat congenital anomalies in even the tiniest babies.

General Pediatric Surgery for Children & Teenagers

Our pediatric surgical team performs procedures on patients in the toddler stage up to adulthood. Surgeons performing procedures on these age groups understand children’s sensitivity to their body image, scarring and how surgery will impact their developing bodies. For patients in this age range, good preparation can help make all the difference in your child’s experience at the hospital.

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Meet Our Pediatric General Surgeons

Under the expert clinical leadership of Grace Mak, MD, our team provides the highest level of pediatric surgical care for children of all ages.

Edward Barksdale, MDEdward Barksdale, MD

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Marion Henry, MD, MPHMarion Henry, MD, MPH

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Brian Jones, MDBrian Jones, MD

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Jessica J. Kandel, MDJessica J. Kandel, MD

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Charlotte Kvasnovsky, MDCharlotte Kvasnovsky, MD

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 Thomas K. Lee, MD Thomas K. Lee, MD

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Deborah Loeff, MDDeborah Loeff, MD

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Grace Mak, MDGrace Mak, MD

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Manish Raiji, MDManish Raiji, MD

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Carmelle Romain, MDCarmelle Romain, MD

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Baddr Shakhsheer, MDBaddr Shakhsheer, MD

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Bethany Slater, MDBethany Slater, MD

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Pediatric General Surgery APNs

  • Christine Baker, APRN
  • Joyce Eapen, APRN
  • Lily Yuen, APRN
  • Miyeita Magee, APRN 
  • Julie Farrell, APRN
  • LaTonya Vaughn, APRN
  • Johnny Contreras, PA-C
  • Stephanie Bachmann, PA-C
  • Tracy Norman, APRN

Request a Pediatric Surgery Appointment

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 773-702-6169 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

For Referring Physicians

To refer or transfer a patient, call 877-UC-KID-MD (877-825-4363). 

 
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