General Surgery

Overview

Welcome to the Division of Pediatric General Surgery at Tufts Medical Center. Our team of specialized surgeons provide surgical treatment for a number of pediatric issues including diseases of the lungs, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, spleen and lymph nodes. Our goal is to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible by working with their family and referring physicians.

Your partners along the way

We provide care for kids with a range of different diseases. We know that surgery can be a scary thing for a kid (and a parent), that’s why our surgeons and child life specialists work hard to help your child feel at home before, during and after surgery. We help children understand why they are having surgery and try to ease their fears.

You can feel confident knowing that our specialized surgeons will take every step to get your child the best possible outcome. We work with your family physician to make an individualized care plan that will meet your child’s unique needs.

Some of the major illnesses and issues that we treat using minimally invasive and other surgical techniques include:

From your initial visit to the office, through surgery and to your discharge, we strive to make the entire surgical experience as comfortable as possible. 

To schedule an appointment please call 617-636-5025.