Pediatric Surgery

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Section of Pediatric Surgery

Through research and education, we empower the next generation to deliver best-in-class care to families from all over the world.

Our Tradition of Excellence in Pediatric Surgery

Our expert surgeons at the U-M Medical School Section of Pediatric Surgery set the standard for teamwork, compassion, education and innovation as we achieve outstanding outcomes for patients, invent novel life-saving treatments, and create a legacy of excellence in the field through advanced medical training.

About

We're a leader in providing advanced pediatric surgical care, conducting cutting-edge research and training future surgeons.

Education

We offer fellowship training programs in pediatric surgery, pediatric surgical critical care, fetal diagnosis and treatment and clinical research.

Research

Our research mission spans basic, translational, clinical outcomes and health services domains.

Faculty

We've united leaders in patient care, research and education to provide the best experience for patients, students and trainees.

Patient Care

Our expertise includes multidisciplinary programs for inflammatory bowel and colorectal diseases, intestinal rehabilitation, endocrine surgery and more.

Giving

Support us in setting the standard for pediatric surgical care, education and research.

Michigan Promise

The Michigan Promise aims to empower faculty members and residents in the Department of Surgery to achieve professional success. We support initiatives connected to environment, recruitment, leadership, achievement, innovation and outreach.

Learn more about our Michigan Promise

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Leadership
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Erika Adams Newman, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACS
Associate Professor

Featured News & Stories

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Department News

2026 Moses Gunn Research Conference Highlights

Highlights from the Michigan Medicine Department of Surgery's 37th annual Moses Gunn Research Conference.
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Health Lab

Teenage patient receives treatment for papillary thyroid cancer

Teen hockey player Gavin Hewitt was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer and underwent surgery and radioactive iodine treatment.
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Department News

Trainees explore innovative solutions to improve patient care and surgical training

Learn about the Resident Innovation Discovery Course, an opportunity for trainees to develop innovation and entrepreneurship skills.
Department News

Meet the Michigan Medicine 2026 Surgery Intern Class

Introducing the new matches into surgery residency within the Michigan Medicine Department of Surgery.
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Health Lab

Rare infant triplet overcomes one-in-a-million type of liver cancer

Josephine “JoJo” Wells, a spontaneous triplet, was diagnosed with rare hepatoblastoma at nine months old and treated with surgery and chemotherapy.
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Points of Blue

Blake Hardin, MD/MPH student: Merging research and advocacy with medicine

University of Michigan medical student Blake Hardin shares his medical school experience in this Q&A, focusing on his interests in disability health and advocacy, surgical outcomes research, medical education and ways to foster belonging at UMMS