What is a pediatric surgeon and what do they do? Pediatric
surgery is a subspecialty that focuses on surgery of developing
fetuses, infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Many
pediatric surgeons practice at children's hospitals.
Subspecialties of pediatric surgery include neonatal surgery and
fetal surgery. Other areas of surgery also have pediatric
specialties including pediatric cardiothoracic surgery,
pediatric nephrology, pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric
urological surgery. A pediatric surgeon completes medical school
and a general surgical residency, followed by at least 2-4 years
of pediatric surgery fellowship training. A pediatric surgeon is
then eligible for certification by the American Board of Surgery
in the United States.What conditions does a pediatric surgeon
treat? Common pediatric diseases that may require pediatric
surgery include: How do I prepare my child for surgery? -
Congenital malformations, such as cleft lip and palate or
undescended testes - Abdominal wall or chest wall