"The work that we do at CHKD is challenging, but so rewarding. I consider it an honor to do what I love here and plan to continue to work to improve the care of injured children in the Hampton Roads area for years to come."

Dr. M. Ann Kuhn

(757) 668-7703

Practice

Pediatric Surgery

Nuss Center for Chest Wall Reconstruction

Trauma Care

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Education

Medical School: Marshall University Edwards School of Medicine

Residency: Ohio State University

Fellowship: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Bio

Dr. Kuhn was appointed CHKD's medical director of vascular access in 2007 and continues in that position. In 2012, she was appointed medical director of trauma services, which includes trauma and burns. She has been involved at the state level to develop criteria for a pediatric trauma center and has been a leader in CHKD obtaining Level 1 status for its trauma care program.

Prior to arriving at CHKD in 2005, Dr. Kuhn completed residencies in general surgery and trauma/research as well as a fellowship in pediatric surgery. She also did a wound healing research fellowship at the Institute for Tissue Regeneration, Repair, and Rehabilitation at the Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Florida.

After earning her medical degree from Marshall University’s School of Medicine, Dr. Kuhn received a number of honors during her post-graduate training programs, including resident of the year and student teaching awards. Among her published works are book chapters on breast disorders and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome – a collection of symptoms caused by abnormal fluid build-up in the abdomen – in pediatric patients.

She is also an assistant professor of clinical surgery and pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Research Areas

Trauma
Wound healing and tissue regeneration
Growth factors

Clinical Interests

Trauma
Thoracic surgery
Surgical oncology
Biliary disease
Laparoscopic surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery

Honors & Awards

Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Department of Surgery Student Teaching Award - The Ohio State University, 2003
Resident of the Year, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2002
Grant Morrow III Resident/Fellow Research Prize, 2001
Watson Clinic Foundation Award for Scientific Achievement, 2000
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Trauma Society
Faculty American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association

Publications

Journals

Dr. Kuhn's published research can be viewed at PubMed

Recent publications

Selective versus Routine Patch Metal Allergy Testing to Select Bar Material for the Nuss Procedure in 932 Patients over 10 Years, Robert Obermeyer RJ, Gaffar S, Kelly RE, Ann Kuhn M, Frantz FW, McGuire MM, Kelly C; Journal of Pediatric Surgery 53 (2018), 206-264.
Multivariate Analysis of Risk Factors for Nuss Bar Infections: A Single Center Study, Obermeyer RJ, Cohen NS, Kelly RE Jr, Ann Kuhn M, Frantz FW, McGuire MM; Journal of Pediatric Surgery 53 (2018), 1226-1229.
Non-operative Management of Pectus Excavatum with Vacuum Bell Therapy: A Single Center Study, Obermeyer RJ, Cohen NS, Kelly RE Jr, Ann Kuhn M, Frantz FW, McGuire MM, Paulson JF; Journal of Pediatric Surgery 53 (2018), 1221-1225.

Books

M. Ann Kuhn, M.D, D Nuss, M.B., Ch.B. Pectus Deformities. In Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. Springer. 2008.
R. E. Kelly, Jr., M.D, M. Ann Kuhn, M.D. Complications of Thoracic Surgery. Complications in Pediatric Surgery. Informa Healthcare 2009.
R. E. Kelly, Jr., M.D., M. Ann Kuhn, M.D. Pediatric Thoracic Surgery Complications – Prevention and Management.