Surgical cases seen by pediatric surgeons are often quite different from those commonly seen by adult or general surgeons. Special training in pediatric surgery is important. For children requiring surgery, our board-certified surgeons are among the most highly trained and experienced in the region. Our specialists perform a wide range of surgeries, from routine ear, nose and throat procedures to complex spinal and trauma surgeries. Utilizing the latest technologies, such as the da Vinci Si (pronounced "ess eye") surgical system, our pediatric surgery specialists are able to offer advanced and precise surgical care to our young patients.
Our pediatric surgeons treat children from newborn through late adolescence.
Pediatric surgeons diagnose, treat and manage the surgical needs of children, including:
The hours of operation at Pediatric Surgery Specialists are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Our surgeons are also educators in the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama. Visit the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Surgery to learn about their academic missions, residencies and fellowship programs.
USA Health's state-of-the-art technologies allow our surgeons to perform procedures that are unavailable in other hospitals in the region. In addition, all of our pediatric surgeons are part of the medical school faculty, which ensures that they are well informed and highly trained, and provide the most up-to-date care for your child.
Pediatric Surgery Specialists offers free parking to all patients and guests.
This clinic offers free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi to patients and their guests.
As an academic medical center, USA Health offers leading-edge treatment options to children and their families.
Explore TrialsThe symposium offers an opportunity to learn practical, evidence-based approaches, share experiences with colleagues and take that knowledge back to patients and practices.
Data from the AAP shows that point-of-care ultrasound can expedite clinical decision-making, direct follow-up imaging, and reduce unnecessary testing.
Tarek I. Lawen, M.D., MSc, will treat prostate, kidney, ureter, bladder, testicular and penile cancer. He will also evaluate adrenal masses and other complex urologic tumors when surgical management is needed.
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