Description of Services

The Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC provides comprehensive care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults with surgical problems. We are leaders in minimally invasive surgery techniques, which mean less pain and quicker recoveries for our young patients.

Service is provided 24-hours a day and includes diagnosis, consultation, management and follow-up care administered by a highly-experienced team of pediatric surgeons, nurses and other specialists such as pediatric anesthesiologists.

Our pediatric surgical services includes:

• Chest Wall Deformity
• Childhood Cancer
• Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program
• Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment
• Head and Neck Disorders
• Intestinal Failure (Short Gut syndrome)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Inguinal and Scrotal Disorders
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Newborn Congenital Anomalies
• Nutritional Support Services
• Same-Day Surgery Center
• Thoracic Surgery
• Vascular Access

Referral Requirements

Referrals are required from primary care physicians or other Children’s Hospital specialty services. Consultations and appointments can be made by calling the Pediatric Surgery office at 412-692-7280. Referrals for patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization from the insurance provider and a primary care physician. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit.

Chief of Service

George K. Gittes, MD

Clinical Director

Timothy D. Kane, MD, FACS, FAA

Our Physicians

• R. Cartland Burns, MD
• Julie Fuchs, MD
• Barbara A. Gaines, MD
• David Hackam, MD, PhD
• Aviva Katz, MD
• James M. Lynch, MD
• Kelly A. Miller, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP
• Douglas Potoka, MD
• David A. Rodeberg, MD

Our Staff

Kim Reblock

Mellisa Bova, PA
Allison Trent, RN

Laura Luther, RN

Kimberly Cogley, RN

Emma Kruczek