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Pediatric General Surgery

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Abdominal, Chest and Neck Care for Children

When your child needs surgery, you want the most skilled doctors by their side. Our pediatric general surgeons are some of the best in Southern California, specializing in procedures in the abdomen, chest and neck. From rare and serious congenital anomalies to common appendectomies, our team supports you and your child every step of the way.

  • Seamless Care for Your Child

    Cedars-Sinai takes a team approach to healthcare. Our general surgeons work with pediatricians as well as other specialists to provide seamless care for your child.

  • Easily Accessed

    We’ve partnered with pediatricians throughout Los Angeles to allow for easy and immediate access to our program. As a result, your child will receive the care they need as quickly as possible.

  • Highest Level of Communication

    Our commitment to shared care sets us apart. Your child’s team of doctors and nurses communicates daily, ensuring the highest level of safety and care.

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Virtual Second Opinion

Our team can provide you with an expert second opinion for your child's condition and help you make confident decisions about their treatment plan. With our Virtual Second Opinion service, we’ll guide you through every step of the process.

Pediatric Surgery Guide

We understand that surgery can be scary for both you and your child. Our Pediatric Surgery Guide offers helpful tips and guidelines to prepare you and your child on what to expect before, during and after surgery.

Pediatric General Surgery News From Guerin Children’s

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Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Pediatric Plastic Surgeon Victor Chien

Meet Victor Chien, MD, a pediatric plastic surgeon who serves as the director of cleft and craniofacial surgery at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s. Victor shares insights...

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: FAQ

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, affecting one in 700 babies in the U.S. With recent advances, most children...

Prominent Pediatric Surgeon Selected for Key Roles at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s

Eugene Kim, MD, a leader in pediatric general surgery and neuroblastoma research, has been named director of the Division of Pediatric General Surgery and vice...

Daya’s Mystery: What Was Causing a Young Girl's Internal Bleeding?

The Dhillon family seemed to be living the California dream, enjoying the waterway just steps from their home on Naples Island. But a little more...

Advanced Coronary Revascularization for Severe Coronary Disease

With an international expert team of heart specialists in cardiovascular surgery and coronary vascularization, Cedars-Sinai is a leader in advancing the surgical technique to improve...

Options in Treating Mitral Valve Disease

There has been a huge paradigm shift over the last five years where doctors can offer patients with mitral valve disease more surgical and nonsurgical...

Understanding Rare Diseases

Study of a rare disease revolutionized how we treat one of the most common diseases and the #1 cause of death in the world.

Sidelining Crohn's Disease

Julia Philbrick is one of the county's most competitive young athletes. It's that winning game plan that helps keep her ahead of her Crohn's disease....

Serena Melvin swinging a bat.

Pediatric IBD Interrupted Serena's Life, But She's Fighting Back

At Cedars-Sinai, Serena Melvin's recovery from ulcerative colitis wasn't easy. But now, she's a rising star again on her competitive softball team.

World-Class Leadership

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Eugene S. Kim, MD

Vice Chair, Pediatric General Surgery

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Basic Science Research

Pipette and test tubes

Our Basic Science Research Lab, located in the Steven Spielberg Pediatric Research Center, works to advance medical breakthroughs in pediatrics. Current research includes studying aggressive abdominal tumors and why they metastasize to other parts of the body.

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