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Pediatric General Surgery

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Our pediatric general surgeons provide a wide array of procedures for thousands of children each year. Many of these procedures are completed using minimally invasive techniques - such as laparoscopy, endoscopy and needlescopy - reducing recovery times and scarring.

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About General Surgery

In addition, Akron Children’s is also 1 of only 3 hospitals in the U.S. that offer gastric electrical stimulation to treat gastroparesis in children. Gastroparesis occurs when the abdominal nerves are paralyzed and unable to pump food through the body. With gastric electrical stimulation, physicians implant a device similar to a pacemaker that tells the stomach to squeeze, helping push the food through the intestines.

Our staff provides support through the entire surgical process from hospitalization through discharge and home care. From anesthesiologists to dietitians, all of our clinicians have specialized knowledge and training in the care and treatment of children. This collaboration allows us to develop the best possible plan of care for your child – from the first clinic visit through surgery and follow-up.

We exclusively train and perform surgery on kids. So we know that their diseases, symptoms and even the way they react to surgery differ from adults. We tailor everything – from anesthesia to IV fluids – to their size and stage of growth.

We also know the importance of caring for their emotional needs. Our pediatric surgeons examine and treat children in a way that makes them relaxed and cooperative, and they use equipment and facilities specifically designed for children. We also believe families are an important part of our care team and encourage you to participate with doctors and nurses in your child’s care plan.

Pediatric General Surgery, Akron

Akron Children's Pediatric General Surgery, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Department: 330-543-6060

Outpatient Surgery Center, Akron

Akron Children's Outpatient Surgery Center, Akron
Kay Jewelers Pavilion
One Perkins Square
Level 3
Akron, Ohio 44302
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Hours

Monday : 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday : 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday : 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday : 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday : 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Department: 330-543-1040

Outpatient Surgery Center, Beachwood

Akron Children's Pediatric Outpatient Surgery, Beachwood
Outpatient Surgery Center, Beachwood
3755 Orange Place
Suite 102
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Fax: 216-755-3955
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Pediatric Surgery, Akron

Akron Children's Pediatric Surgery, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Department: 330-543-6060

Pediatric Surgery, Boardman

Akron Children's Pediatric Surgery, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Department: 330-543-6060

Pediatric Surgery, Marietta

Akron Children's Pediatric Surgery, Marietta
Memorial Health System
Wayne Street Medical Campus
320 East 8th St., Suite 140
Marietta, Ohio 45750
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Pediatric Surgery, Warren

Akron Children's Pediatric Surgery, Warren
The Market Place
5000 East Market Street
Warren, Ohio 44484
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Hours

Monday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday : 8 a.m. - Noon

Appointments: 330-543-2778

DEPARTMENT HEADS:

Scott Boulanger, MD

Director, Pediatric General Surgery; Pediatric General Surgeon

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PHYSICIANS/PROVIDERS:

Nathan Heinzerling, MD

Trauma Medical Director; Pediatric General Surgeon

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Joseph Iocono, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP

Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgeon

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Douglas Potoka, MD

Pediatric General Surgeon

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Words of Thanks…

“My son is a 6-year-old with Autism. He had a dental procedure one on Friday 11/15/24. With his autism, he became very antsy after a 2 hour wait. He then began to have an extreme meltdown. It was very hard for my husband and me. Our son was doing okay waiting however, it got to be about 2 hours, and he could not hand on any longer. He had not eaten and did not have his medications. Needless to say, that it was very difficult for my husband and me. The OR staff stepped right in to help. They took our son around, giving us a much-needed break...and were kind and caring to all of us.”

— Anonymous

Programs and Clinics

Conditions and Treatments:

Abdominal surgery, anorectal malformation/imperforate anus/cloaca, anorectal malformation repair, av fistula/shunt construction or takedown, biliary atresia, bowel malrotation, bowel management¸ bowel obstruction, circumcision, esophageal and tracheal repair, gallbladder removal, gastroesophageal reflux procedures (Nissen), gastroschisis, gastrostomy tube placement, head and neck tumors and cysts, hernia repair: inguinal – umbilical – ventral, Hirschsprung’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal atresia repair, neuroblastoma excision, omphalocele, orchidopexy, ovarian torsion, pectus carinatum, pectus excavatum, pectus repair, pilonidal cysts, pyloric stenosis, removal of foreign bodies from trachea/esophagus, rhabdomyosarcoma, soft tissue repair, testicular torsion, thoracic, lung and mediastinal tumor excision, thoracic surgery, tumor surgery, Wilms’ tumor

Verified as a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center

Verified as a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center

Akron Children’s surgeon helps standout football player return to the field

Akron Children’s surgeon helps standout football player return to the field

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