Pediatric Surgery

Ped Surgery Team 2024
Our Pediatric Surgery team (from left to right) Dr. Kristen Calabro, NP Michelle Ceo, Dr. Richard Scriven, Division Chief Dr. Kenneth Gow, Dr. Helen Hsieh and NP Tracey Messina.

provides a full range of the highest level of surgical care for children. Our specialty-trained pediatric surgeons provide general and specialized surgical services to babies in utero, infants, children, and adolescents who have a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions. From prenatal and fetal care, to complicated pediatric tumors and life-saving critical care support, our surgeons are board certified in pediatric surgery and meet the rigorous standards to the highest degree of the American Board of Surgery.

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Want to learn more?

For more information or to schedule a consultation, call (631) 444-2045

Stony Brook Surgical Associates
600 Main Street, Suite B
Center Moriches, NY 11934

Advanced Specialty Care - Surgery
500 Commack Road, Suite 102
Commack, NY 11725

Stony Brook Life Care Center
225 West Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Stony Brook Surgical Associates
269 East Main Street
East Islip, NY 11730

Stony Brook Surgical Associates
4 Smith Haven Mall, Suite 101
Lake Grove, NY 11755

Stony Brook Surgical Associates
260 East Middle Country Road, Suite 107
Smithtown, NY 11787


Our skilled team performs both conventional and minimally invasive procedures using the latest technology. ÌýWith a minimally invasive approach, our patients experience smaller scars, reducedÌýpain, and faster recovery times. ÌýBest of all, hospital stays are generally shorter and children return to family,ÌýfriendsÌýand activities sooner. Ìý

We coordinate theÌý, which sees hundreds ofÌýadmissions everyÌýyear. And to help keep kids safe and out of the emergency room, we take part in Stony Brook's special efforts to educate the community on . Ìý

At Stony Brook Children’s, our goal is to make your child feel comfortable and cared for during hospitalization. Our is focused on helping minimizeÌýthe stress that pediatric patients and their families may experience when faced with illness, medical procedures and unfamiliar surroundings.ÌýPre-Surgical Tours are availableÌýtoÌýgiveÌýpatients who are scheduled for surgery a chance to see and know what to expect.

For more information and tips on how to better prepare callÌýChild Life Services atÌý(631) 638-2871Ìýto schedule a tour. If your child has autism, you may also read "Autistic Children & Surgery, Innovative Ways to Overcome a Stressful Situation."


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Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery

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The latest and greatest in medical advancements for children areÌýnow at . Our new facility offers a wealth of amenities in a child-friendly environment.ÌýAll of theÌýpatient rooms at Stony Brook Children's are single patient rooms, making it the only children's hospital on Long Island to offer all private rooms. ÌýEach room hasÌýdesignated spaces for patients, their caregivers, and their family members. ÌýThe facility also features separate child and teen playrooms,Ìýcommon areas including an outdoor garden, and an on-siteÌýclassroom with WiFi so students can keep up with their schoolwork.

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Common Illnesses

Malignant and Benign Tumors

Appendicitis

Benign TumorsÌý

Hernia

Soft tissue masses

Undescended testicles

Breast masses

Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum andÌýcarinatum)

Ovarian masses

Neck masses (lymphadenopathy and branchial cleft cyst)

Splenic cysts

Extra digits

Hepatoblastoma

Tongue tie

Neuroblastoma

Umbilical granulomasÌý

Teratomas

Pilonidal cystsÌý

Sarcomas

Gallstones

Wilms tumor

Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis)

Birth DefectsÌý
Vascular malformations (hemangiomas) Lung masses
Achalasia Gastroschisis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease Esophageal atresia
Ìý Intestinal atresia
Ìý Hirschsprung disease
Ìý Anorectal malformations
Ìý Choledochal cysts
Ìý Biliary atresia

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Last Updated
01/30/2023