AndreHebraMD

General Surgery • Port Charlotte, FL

Pediatric General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Office
22655 Bayshore Rd Ste 110
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Phone+1 941-235-4900

Fax+1 941-235-4901

Summary

Dr. André Hebra joined Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital in April of 2021. His past leadership experiences include Chief Medical Officer of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida (2016-2021) and Surgeon-in-Chief and endowed Chair of Pediatric Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (2007-2016).

Dr. Hebra has held academic appointments in the past at the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of South Florida. Dr. Hebra received his M.D. degree in 1987 from the Medical University of South Carolina where he also completed his internship and residency in General Surgery. Dr. Hebra is a pioneer in the early development of laparoscopic surgical techniques and has a special interest in the field of minimal access surgery & robotic surgery.

Following residency, he pursued pediatric surgery and critical care training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He is board certified in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Critical Care. He has obtained additional training in physician leadership at the Harvard School of Public Health and from the American Association of Physician Leadership.

Dr. Hebra has received several awards/honors in his career, including a Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service from the US Navy. He is an active member of AOA. He has been recognized as a teacher and mentor to many students, residents and faculty. He has had more than 100 publications of peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters. He has received awards for original research and excellence in teaching. He has been regularly ranked in “Best Doctors in America” and has consistently received top rankings in patient satisfaction surveys.

Dr. Hebra has been a guest speaker to numerous scientific organizations nationally and abroad. He has devoted his professional career to the care of children with great emphasis on the use of minimally invasive techniques, particularly for pectus malformations.

Education & Training

Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1993 - 1995
Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
SC State Medical License 1988 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1992 - 1996
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical University of South Carolina, 1989
Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2016
Top Doctor Award Castle Connolly, 2014-2016
Best Doctors in America 2003-2016
Top Doctor Award Health Tap, 2013
Physician of the Month MUSC, 2010
Best Scientific Paper - Pediatric Surgery Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 2007
Medical Explorer Award All Children's Hospital, 2002
Certificate of Appreciation State Fire Marshal and Clemson University, 2000
Who's Who Life Member Award National Registry of Who's Who, 1999
Heath Science Foundation Teaching Excellence Award Medical University of South Carolina, 1999, 2001
Medical Excellence Award Southern Medical Association, 1997
Gold Medal Award Southeastern Surgical Congress, 1992
First Prize Award for original research American College of Surgeons, 1992
Golden Apple Award Medical University of South Carolina, American Medical Student Association, College of Medicine, 1992
Meritorious Civilian Service Medal United States Department of the Navy, 1989
Award for Excellence College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 1988-1990
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

12 citations
Pectus excavatum repair after sternotomy: the Chest Wall International Group experience with substernal Nuss bars
Dawn E. Jaroszewski, Paul J Gustin, Frank-Martin Haecker, Hans K. Pilegaard, Hyung Joo Park
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2017-10-01
70 citations
A simple technique for preventing bar displacement with the Nuss repair of pectus excavatum.
Andre Hebra, Michael W.L. Gauderer, Edward P. Tagge, William T. Adamson, H. Biemann Othersen
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2001-08-01
138 citations
Surgical repair of pectus excavatum markedly improves body image and perceived ability for physical activity: multicenter study.
Robert E. Kelly, Thomas F. Cash, Robert C. Shamberger, Karen K. Mitchell, Robert B. Mellins
Pediatrics. 2008-12-01

Journal Articles

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pediatric Appendicitis Evaluation Can Decrease Computed Tomography Utilization While Maintaining Diagnostic Accuracy
Russell WS, Schuh AM, Hill JG, Hebra A, Cina RA, Smith CD, Streck CJ, Pediatric Emergency Care, 1/1/2013
Abdominal compartment syndrome in a three year old child following a severe burn injury
Streit S, Hebra A, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2013
Management of Plastibell circumcision ring migration and glans penis incarceration
A W Smith, A Hebra, J M Mansfield, C J Streck, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2013
Celiac Disease and Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosed in a Pediatric Patient with Hirschsprung Disease
Menchise AN, Condino AA, Levitt MA, Hebra A, Wilsey MJ, Fetal Pediatr Pathol, 1/1/2013
Effectiveness of Biobrane for treatment of partial thickness burns in children
Lesher AP, Curry RH, Evans J, Smith VA, Fitzgerald MT, Cina RA, Streck CJ, Hebra A, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2011
Robotic Swenson pull through for Hirschsprung's disease in infants
Hebra A, Smith VA, Lesher AP, Am Surg, 1/1/2011
Video-assisted thoracoscopic repair of a lung hernia in a child
Hebra A, Cina RA, Streck CJ, J Laparoendoscopic & Adv Surg Techniques, 1/1/2011
Excision of Esophageal Duplication Cyst via Robotic-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (RATS) using the da Vinci Surgical System
Obasi P, Hebra A, Varela JC, J Soc Laparoendoscopic Surg, 1/1/2011
Successful treatment of late Wilms tumor with high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell rescue in third complete remission
Brown A, Hebra A, Jenrette J, Hudspeth M, J Pediatr Hematol Oncol, 1/1/2010
Recurrence of midgut volvulus after a Ladd procedure
Lesher AP, Dixon JA, Barbour JR, Hebra A, Am Surg, 1/1/2010
Volvular Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to Adherence of a Meckel's Diverticulum at a Previous Umbilical Laparoscopic Port Site
Fontenot BB, Deutmeyer CM, Feldman MF, Hebra A, J Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 1/1/2009
Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum
Hebra A, Semin Thorac and Cardiovasc Surg, 1/1/2009
Outcome of splenectomy in children less than four years of age with sickle cell disease
Lesher AP, Kalpatthi R, Glenn JB, Jackson SM, Hebra A, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2009
Position paper on laparoscopic antireflux operations in infants and children for gastroesophageal reflux disease
Kane TD, Brown MF, Chen MK, Hebra A, Members of APSA Technology Committee, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2009
To Nuss or not to Nuss? Two opposing views
Robicsek F, Hebra A, Semin Thorac and Cardiovasc Surg, 1/1/2009
Prospective multicenter study of surgical correction of pectus excavatum: design, perioperative complications, pain, and baseline pulmonary function facilitated by int...
Kelly RE, Shamberger RC, Mellins RB, Mitchell KK, Lawson ML, Oldham K, Azizkhan RG, Hebra A, Nuss D et al, J Am Col Surg, 1/1/2007
Meconium Pseudocyst in a newborn
Larson SD, Hebra A, J Am Col Surg, 1/1/2006
Laparoscopic nephrectomy for renovascular hypertension in a 6-month old infant
Thomas PB, Hebra A, Chavin K, J Soc Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 1/1/2003
Bringing surgical excellence nearer to neighborhoods
Hebra A, M.D. News, 1/1/2003
Serum amylase and lipase alone are not cost effective screening methods for pediatric pancreatic trauma
Adamson WT, Hebra A, Thomas PB, Wagstaff P, Tagge EP, Othersen HB, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2003
Palliative stent implantation for aortic coarctation in premature infants weighing < 1500 g
Radtke WA, Waller BR, Hebra A, Bradley SM, Am J Cardiol, 1/1/2002
Pectus Carinatum as a sequela of Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum repair
Hebra A, Thomas PB, Tagge EP, Adamson WT, Othersen HB, Pediatr Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques, 1/1/2002
Compliance with evidence-based guidelines in children with isolated spleen or liver injury: A prospective study
Stylianos S, and the APSA Liver/Spleen Trauma Study Group, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2002
Effectiveness of Beta-Glucan for treatment of partial thickness burns in children
Delatte SJ, Evans J, Hebra A, Adamson W, Othersen HB, Tagge EP, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2001
Cytokine expression is catastrophic burn injury
Hebra A, Strange P, Egbert JM, Ali M, Evans J, Othersen HB, Surg Forum, 1/1/2000
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