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Office
2601 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232Phone+1 615-322-4916
Summary
- Jason Axt, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon based in Kijabe, Kenya. He studied at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Malone College, Kent State University, and Calvary Bible Institute, obtaining degrees in Nursing and Theology along with his medical degree. His career history spans roles from flight nurse to staff nurse, preceptor, and paramedic before specializing in surgery. His areas of expertise include choledochal cyst, biliary atresia, and Hirschprungs Disease. Dr. Axt is also a published author with notable works in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Blood & Cancer, and Surgery. He has received numerous honors and awards, including Outstanding Clinical Work in Surgery and Sigma Theta Tau from International Honor Society of Nursing.
Education & Training
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2014
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center2010 - 2012
- Vanderbilt UniversityMS, 2010 - 2012
- Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 2007
- Malone CollegeBS, Nursing, 1999 - 2001
- Kent State UniversityAD, Nursing, 1997 - 1999
- Calvary Bible InstituteGraduate, Theology, 1997 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- IA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
- TN State Medical License 2010 - 2026
- IN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- MO State Medical License 2015 - 2018
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Outstanding Clinical Work in Surgery Norteastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, 2007
- Alpha Omega Alpha Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, 2006
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2001
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 60 citationsGlobal Initiative for Children’s Surgery: A Model of Global Collaboration to Advance the Surgical Care of ChildrenGlobal Initiative for Children’s Surgery
World Journal of Surgery. 2019-06-15 - 51 citationsOptimal Resources for Children's Surgical Care: Executive Summary.Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery
World Journal of Surgery. 2019-04-15 - 1 citationsWithholding Urinary Catheters in Children Receiving Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Appendicitis.Justin A. Sobrino, Jason R. Axt, Joseph A. Sujka, Leo Andrew Benedict, Lisa Wedel
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2019-01-01
Journal Articles
- The Role Of Global Surgery Electives During Residency Training: Relevance, Realities, And Regulations.Jason Axt MD, MPH, Peter M. Nthumba MBChB, MMed, Kamene Mwanzia MBBS, Erik Hansen MD, MPH, Margaret J. Tarpley MLS, Sanjay Krishnaswami MD, Benedict C. Nwomeh MD, MPH,..., Surgery
- Associations Between Pediatric Choledochal Cysts, Biliary Atresia, and Congenital Cardiac Anomalies.Andrew Jackson Murphy, MD; Jason R Axt, M.D.; Harold N Lovvorn, III, M.D, Journal of Surgical Research
- Concordance Of Imaging Modalities And Cost Minimization In The Diagnosis Of Pediatric Choledochal Cysts.Andrew J. Murphy, M.D., Jason R. Axt, M.D.,?Seth J. Crapp, M.D.,?Colin A. Martin, M.D., Gabriella L. Crane, M.D., Harold N. Lovvorn, III, M.D, Pediatric Surgery International
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Abstracts/Posters
- Wilms Tumor Survival Analysis in Kenya.Axt, J., Abdallah F., Axt, M., Githanga, J., Hansen, E., Lessan, J., Musimbi J., Mwachario, M., Newton, M., Ndung’u, J., Njuguna, F., Nzioka, A., Oruko, O., Patel, K.,..., 2012 AAP, National Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
- Effect of Enrollment in the Kenyan National Hospital Insurance Fund on Participation in and Survival From Wilms Tumor Therapy.Jason R Axt, MD, Meridith D Axt, RN, Oliver Oruko, RN, Fatmah K Abdallah, MB, BCh, James Ndung'u, MB, BS, Jessie Githanga, MB, BS, Harold N Lovvorn, MD, FACS, FAAP, ACS 98th Annual Clinical Congress, Chicago, IL
- Wilms Tumor Treatment And Survival At MTRH, Kenya.K. Patel, J. Axt, F. Njuguna, R. Tenge, H. Lovvorn III, 2012 World Cancer Congress, Montréal, Canada
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Lectures
- Translational Research in a Resource-constrained Region of sub-Saharan Africa.Grand Rounds, Vanderbilt University Medical Center General Surgery
- Travel Health and Emergencies for Medical Missionaries.North Baptist Mission annual Missionary Training Retreat
- Race Disparities in Wilms Tumor Incidence and Biology.Nashville Surgical Society
Press Mentions
- Team of Vanderbilt Experts Selected to Develop Low-Cost Training Tools Aimed at Expanding Global Access to Minimally Invasive SurgeriesFebruary 6th, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Member
External Links
- ORCHIDhttps://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0008-8761-2814
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