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Department of Surgery

Section of Pediatric Surgery

 

Section Chief: Harsh Grewal, MD, F.A.C.S.
Appointments: 215-707-6430
Department: 215-707-6407
Location: Temple University Children's Medical Center
Fifth Floor
3509 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

 

The Section of Pediatric Surgery provides comprehensive surgical care for children from newborns to age 18 years. All aspects of general pediatric and neonatal surgery, non-cardiac thoracic surgery, selected urological procedures, and trauma surgery services are available.

 

The Section is actively involved in the management of pediatric trauma patients admitted to the Level-1 trauma center at Temple University Children's Medical Center.

 

The Section has a special interest in the use of laparoscopy and thoracoscopy in children. In addition, the Section collaborates with Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Urology and the Shriner's Hospital for Children in utilizing minimally invasive technology in the care of infants and children.

 

Harsh Grewal, MD, FA.C.S., F.A.A.P.
Section Chief, Pediatric Surgery
Specialty interests: Minimally invasive pediatric surgery, pediatric trauma, surgical skills training for residents
T: 215-707-6407
Email: Harsh.Grewal@tuhs.temple.edu

 

Shashi L. Kumar, MD, F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.(C.)
Specialty interests: Pediatric general surgery
T: 215-707-6407