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Office
269 - 01 76th Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040Phone+1 314-577-5629Fax+1 314-268-6454
Education & Training
- Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2006 - 2008
- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2006
- University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1999
- University of MiamiB.S., Biomedical Engineering, Cum Laude, 1991 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2020 - 2026
- MO State Medical License 2012 - 2021
- TX State Medical License 2008 - 2013
- MI State Medical License 2006 - 2010
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
- Ambassador's Choice Award Nominee SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, 2016
- Achievement Medal US Air Force, 2010
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsEffect of Early vs Late Inguinal Hernia Repair on Serious Adverse Event Rates in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial., Martin L Blakely, Andrea Krzyzaniak, Melvin S Dassinger, Claudia Pedroza
JAMA. 2024-03-26 - 23 citationsRoutine repeat brain computed tomography in all children with mild traumatic brain injury may result in unnecessary radiation exposureJarett Howe, Colleen M. Fitzpatrick, Dana Rachel LaKam, Ana Gleisner, Dennis W. Vane
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2014-02-01 - 5 citationsPerioperative Antibiotics Are Independent Predictors for Major Complications in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Gastrostomy PlacementHector Osei, Armando Salim Munoz-Abraham, Jin Sun Kim, Sakina Kazmi, Janine Myint
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A. 2019-10-14
Journal Articles
- Optimal Timing of Cholecystectomy in Children with Gallstone PancreatitisBadru, F MD, MPH, Saxena, S MD, Breeden, R, Bourdillon, M, Fitzpatrick C MD, Chatoorgoon, K MD, Greenspon, J MD, Vane D MBA, Villalona, GA MD, Journal of Surgical Research, 1/1/2017
- Imaging for acute appendicitis at nonpediatric centers exposes children to excess radiationBadru F, Piening N, To A, Xu P, Fitzpatrick C, Chatoorgoon K, Villalona G, Greenspon J, Journal of Surgical Research, 1/1/2017
- Imaging prior to transfer to designated pediatric trauma center (PTCs) exposes children to excess radiationPuckett Y, Bonacorsi L, Caley M, Farmakis S, Fitzpatrick CM, Greenspon J, Vane D, J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 1/5/2016
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Implementation of a new clinical practice guideline for acute appendicitis in a children's hospital: the impact on short-term outcomes and postoperative resource utili...Saxena S, Munoz-Abraham A S, Damle R, Badru F, Osei H, Gibbons M, Chatoorgoon K, Greenspon J, Fitzpatrick C, Villalona G, Saint Louis University, Pediatric Science Days 2018 Research Symposium, 1/26/2018
- Spontaneous intestinal perforation: multicenter retrospective comparison of outcomes between primary peritoneal drain versus primary laparotomy with stoma and evaluati...Saxena S, Ahle S, Badru F, Munoz-Abraham A S, Damle R, Osei H, Bathia A, Chatoorgoon K, Gingalewski C, Greenspon J, Hamilton N Fitzpatrick C, Stitelman D, Strand M, Vi..., Saint Louis University, Pediatric Science Days 2018 Research Symposium, 1/26/2018
- Abscess and symptoms duration on initial presentation are predictors of outcomes in children with complicated appendicitis.Badru F, Osei H, Munoz-Abraham AS, Saxena S, Gibbons M, Piening N, Greenspon J, Chatoorgoon K, Fitzpatrick CM, Villalona GA, Saint Louis University, Pediatric Science Days 2018 Research Symposium, 1/26/2018
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Lectures
- "From There to Here, How My Unplanned Career is Leading Me to Antarctica"Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO - 1/20/2018
- "Pediatric Trauma Cases"St. Louis, MO - 1/15/2018
- "Trauma Cases"St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis, MO - 1/26/2017
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Authored Content
- Summer In the SouthJanuary 2019
Press Mentions
- Northwell Announces Pediatric Surgery Program at South Shore University HospitalFebruary 1st, 2024
Professional Memberships
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