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Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Frazier Frantz, MD

Michael Goretsky, MD

Robert Kelly, MD

M. Ann Kuhn, MD

Michele Lombardo, MD

Robert Obermeyer, MD

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Related Services

• Nuss Procedure
• Anesthesiology

Related Health Information

• Digestive and Liver Disorders
• Respiratory Disorders
• The Child Having Surgery

Online Resources

• APSA
• FAAP definition
• FACS definition

CHKD Surgical Group's pediatric surgeons provide diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical care for a wide range of diseases and conditions in children from birth to age 21.

Meet A Patient

Stuart seen with Dr. Obermeyer who removed a portion of Stuart’s pancreas but saved the main organ and spleen.

Prenatal consultations also are provided for expectant parents regarding conditions diagnosed in their unborn child.

All services are provided in a child-friendly atmosphere that eases worries and anxieties of both children and their parents.

You can learn more about the conditions we treat by clicking on the links below.

Conditions we treat

We care for children with a variety of conditions, including:

• Appendicitis
• Anorectal malformations
• Congenital and acquired lesions
• Disorders of the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract
• Esophageal and pulmonary problems
• Hernias (inguinal, umbilical)
• Hirschsprung's disease
• Neck masses
• Pectus excavatum (sunken or funnel chest)
• Pectus carinatum
• Pyloric stenosis
• Thoracic conditions
• Tumors

Scheduling an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call (757) 668-7703. If you are a new patient or would like to learn more about visiting our office, click here.

When and where do you see patients?

Appointment days and hours generally are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Click here for a list of our office locations.

Specially Trained Surgeons

Each physician has completed a full residency in general surgery and pediatric surgery. Each is board-certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Home of the Nuss Procedure

Pectus excavatum refers to a deformity of the sternum and anterior chest that appears as a depression in the chest. It is also called sunken or funnel chest. In severe cases, corrective surgery may be necessary. Learn more about pectus excavatum and the Nuss Procedure.