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Pediatric Surgery

Division Director: Charles N. Paidas, MD, MBA

Physicians:
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Clinical Services:

All congenital anomalies of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and perineum
All solid tumors of childhood
Pediatric Transplantation and Vascular Access
Pediatric Endocrine Disorders
Pediatric Injury
All Laparoscopic procedures of chest and abdomen such as hperhidrosis, gallbladder, appendectomy and achalasia
Hernia Repair (inguinal, umbilical)

Specialty Services at Tampa General Hospital:

Level I Regional Pediatric Trauma Center
Pediatric Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Services - Full Time Pediatric Physiatrist
Pediatric Bowel Management Program
School teachers on-site to help children keep up in school -- work and help coordinate homebound programs and re-entry into school
Certified child life specialists work with children to reduce their stress and to provide diversion and developmental support
Pediatric Case Managers and Social Workers
Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Services

Patient Care Sites:

USF Health South Tampa Center for Advanced Healthcare

2A Columbia Drive

Tampa, FL 33606

Tampa General Hospital

Davis Islands

P.O. Box 1289

Tampa, FL 33601-1289

How to Reach Us:

Academic Office: (813) 844-7315 / Fax: (813) 844-8045

Appointments: (813) 259-0929 / Fax: (813) 259-8862

Tampa General Hospital: (813) 844-7000 / www.tgh.org