Since August 2009 more than 175 pediatric surgeries have been performed on children ages 25 days to 14 years at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
These procedures were primarily outpatient procedures and involved cases ranging from ENT and orthopedic surgery to general surgery, dental surgery, urologic and plastic surgery.
CDH Physicians who Perform Pediatric Surgery
- ENT: Dr. Michael Stamm
- ORTHOPEDICS: Drs. Drinker, Fallon, Kurtis, McBride and Spath
- GENERAL SURGERY: Drs. Bishop, Go, Hinckley, Marvelli, Michaelson and Miller
- PEDIATRIC DENTAL SURGERY: Drs. Kantor and Trembly
- UROLOGY: Drs. DeLima, Glover, Kick, Mostafavi, Sonn and Tran
- ORAL SURGERY: Drs. Albanese, Capasso, Edmunds, Denhart and Garlick
- PHYSIATRY: Dr. Auletta
- PODIATRY: Drs. Swierzewski and Weeber
- PLASTIC SURGERY: Dr. Topal
- OPHTHALMOLOGY: Dr. Shatz
Taking Care of Children and the CDH Care Team Model
At Cooley Dickinson, our care team model includes:
- Pediatricians
- Surgeons
- Emergency Medicine
- Physicians
- Anesthesiologists
- Pediatric Hospitalists
- Pediatric Nurses
- Respiratory Therapists
What’s Available at Cooley Dickinson Hospital
- Pediatric-friendly treatment room
- Pediatric-friendly play area
- Designated rooms for children (West 2) with pediatric- specific equipment
- Pre-operative anesthesia consult- ation, as needed
- Pre-operative oral sedation, as needed
- Parental presence for induction
- Parental presence in the Recovery Room
- Pediatric regional anesthesia for post-op pain control
If you have questions about a specific procedure, speak with your doctor or contact the Director of Surgical Services at 582-2271.
Ear/Nose/Throat:
- Tonsils and Adenoids
- Myringotomy and PE Tubes
- Removal of Foreign Body
- Frenulectomy/Z-Plasty
- Fracture Care
Orthopedics:
- Fracture Care
- Removal of Foreign Body
- Knee/Elbow Arthroscopy
- Trigger Finger Release
- Excision of Endochondroma
- Excision of Nail Bed
General Surgery:
- Appendectomy
- Umbilical/Inguinal Hernia Repairs
- Incision and Drainage
- Removal of Foreign Body
- Biopsy of Mass
Pediatric Dental Surgery:
Urology:
- Cystoscopy
- Circumcision
- Hydrocelectomy
- Orchiopexy
- Meatotomy
- Scrotal Exploration
Oral Surgery:
- Frenulectomy/Z-Plasty
- Fracture Care
- Dental Extractions
Physiatry:
Podiatry:
- Arthroplasty of Foot
- Excision of Cyst from Foot
Plastic Surgery:
- Frenulectomy/Z-Plasty
- Cheilorraphy
- Scar Revisions
- Cleft Lip Revision
Ophthalmology: