Rhode Island Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgical Care from Newborns Through Teens
Pediatric surgeons specialize in the surgical care of children from newborns through teens.
The field is not limited to complex congenital problems but may include most organ systems, including disorders or issues with the head and neck, soft tissue, abdomen, and chest. The types of pediatric issues we treat include:
Pediatric Surgery For:
- Adolescent Bariatric Care
- Anorectal disorders
- Appendicitis
- Birth defects
- Cancer
- Circumcision
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Gastrointestinal (GI) tract issues
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hernias
- Hirschsprung’s disease
- Hydrocele (fluid accumulation in the scrotum)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Lung lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Pneumothorax
- Pyloric stenosis
- Transplantation
- Trauma
- Tumors
- Undescended testes
At Brown Surgical Associates, our pediatric surgeons perform both traditional and advanced minimally invasive techniques.
Our pediatric surgeons are all board-certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. We also have providers who specialize in fetal surgery. Our surgical care is provided in conjunction with other pediatric specialists at Hasbro Children's Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital.
Our Pediatric Specialties
Our board-certified pediatric surgeons offer compassionate care for a wide range of complex conditions.
Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
Discover how bariatric surgery can enhance your teen’s health for years to come.
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Fetal Surgery
Let our pediatric surgeons guide you through the surgical treatment of spina bifida with kindness.
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General Surgery
Explore how our dedicated team can treat your child’s congenital condition with advanced techniques.
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- Samantha Ahle, MD, MHSSpecialty: Pediatric SurgeryLocation: Providence - 2 Dudley Street, Suite 190
- Andrew McCarthy, CPNPSpecialty: Pediatric SurgeryLocation: Providence - 2 Dudley Street, Suite 190
Meet Dr. Luks
Meet Brown Surgical Associates’ Francois Luks, MD, PhD, FACS, pediatric surgeon-in-chief and division chief of pediatric surgery at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the pediatric division of Rhode Island Hospital.
First Successful In-Utero Spina Bifida Surgery
Dr. Francois I. Luks of Brown Surgical Associates’ pediatric surgery division gets recognition for the first successful in-utero spina bifida surgery performed in Providence, Rhode Island.
- American Pediatric Surgical Association: Resources for Patients & Families
- Pediatric Surgical Services at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Best Surgical Oncologists in Rhode Island
Give your child the gift of gentle, thorough pediatric care. Our skilled team of board-certified pediatric surgeons offers dedicated care for a wide range of health conditions, giving both children and parents hope for a healthy future. Call us today at (401) 272-1800 to learn more about our pediatric care services. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better health.
