A board-certified pediatric surgeon with more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience, this physician serves as an expert witness in matters involving pediatric surgical care and the management of congenital and acquired surgical conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents. She is an Attending Physician in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at a children’s hospital and also serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at a school of medicine. She has previously held Attending Physician roles in pediatric surgery within academic medical settings. In an expert capacity, she has prior experience providing expert witness services related to pediatric surgical practice.

Her clinical work focuses on the surgical treatment of neonatal and congenital diseases as well as developmental abnormalities affecting pediatric patients. Areas of clinical focus include tumors and structural anomalies of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis, as well as the surgical management of conditions such as hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hirschsprung’s disease, and anorectal malformations. She also provides surgical care related to pediatric trauma and adolescent breast disease and participates in prenatal counseling regarding congenital surgical conditions identified before birth.

In addition to clinical practice, her work includes outcomes research and academic investigation related to pediatric surgical conditions. Her research interests include studies addressing breast disease, ovarian masses, spontaneous pneumothorax, appendicitis, and pediatric trauma. Through her academic appointment, she participates in the education of medical trainees and contributes to the advancement of pediatric surgical knowledge through research and scholarly activity. Her academic preparation includes a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), and she is board-certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.