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David Kays, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Saint Petersburg, FL

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Pediatric (General) Surgery • Saint Petersburg, FL

ECMO, Pediatric Surgical Critical Care

Professor of Surgery. Director Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Program

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  • Office

    601 5th St S
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Phone+1 727-767-4170
    Fax+1 727-767-4346

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1990 - 1992
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1990
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1987 - 1992
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors: Florida Castle Connolly, 2000
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Risk Stratification in Newborns with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)May 2018

Press Mentions

  • Gaines Twp. Couple Fighting to Save Unborn Son with Rare Birth Defect
    Gaines Twp. Couple Fighting to Save Unborn Son with Rare Birth DefectMarch 26th, 2020
  • Uncommon Success
    Uncommon SuccessOctober 31st, 2019
  • Johns Hopkins Opens First-of-Its-Kind Unit for Infants with CDH Birth Defect
    Johns Hopkins Opens First-of-Its-Kind Unit for Infants with CDH Birth DefectOctober 28th, 2019
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