Pediatric Surgery at American Family Children’s Hospital

American Family Children’s Hospital, located on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, is a state-of- the-art pediatric medical center affiliated with a world- class research university. Our faculty physicians are actively involved in developing and providing the latest medical and surgical procedures and treatments for children.

Our dedicated pediatric surgery suite consists of eight operating rooms, a 30-bed pre- and postoperative unit and a 10-bed post-anesthesia care unit. We also offer an array of services designed to ensure the very best outcome for children. These include: • A comprehensive, nationally recognized pediatric surgery team trained in the latest techniques, including minimally invasive surgery • A Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Pediatric anesthesiologists • Pediatric emergency medicine physicians • 24/7 critical care transportation (Med Flight and CHETA emergency transport ambulance) • A new Pediatric Hybrid Cath/Angio Suite featuring ultra-low dose X-ray imaging for patient safety • Immediate access to UW Hospital’s Burn Center, which is verified by the American College of Surgeons • A chest wall deformities clinic that incorporates and the American Burn Association minimally invasive surgical techniques and the latest bracing technology • A 21-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) • The opportunity for a parent to accompany his or her capability child into the operating room and be present as the child falls asleep before surgery • A Child Life program staffed by specialists trained to provide the most positive experience for each child • Verification as a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons • Two hospital school rooms, each staffed by Madison Metropolitan School District teachers

CH-43658-15 uwhealthkids.org/surgery Charles Leys, MD Hau Le, MD Pediatric Surgery Team Division Chief Dr. Le is a surgeon-scientist specializing in Dr. Leys is Director of Pediatric Minimally Invasive minimally invasive techniques to treat common Our pediatric surgeons are at the forefront of developing Surgery at American Family Children’s Hospital, and complex pediatric and neonatal surgical and implementing new techniques to provide the best and his clinical practice emphasizes minimally diseases. His research interests include lung care for children. From newborns to adolescents; from invasive approaches to pediatric and neonatal development and regeneration, congenital trauma care to cancer surgery, our team provides the surgical disorders. He specializes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia and pediatric solid tumors. full range of state-of-the-art, world-class pediatric malformations, chest wall deformities, thoracic surgical care. diseases, surgical oncology, and gastrointestinal Board Certification: Surgery disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux and Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery, The Hospital for PRIMARY PRACTICE ACADEMIC OFFICE inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Leys’ academic Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada LOCATION University of Wisconsin interests include evidence-based pediatric American Family School of Medicine surgery, clinical trials, quality improvement and Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Children’s Hospital and Public Health surgical education. Center, Boston, MA 1675 Highland Avenue Department of Surgery Board Certification: Pediatric Surgery, Surgery Madison, WI 53792 600 Highland Avenue, H4/738 Medical School: Boston University School of Madison, WI 53792 Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Mercy Medicine, Boston, MA Hospital, Kansas City, MO Peter Nichol, MD, PhD REFERRING PHYSICIANS are encouraged to call Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Nichol’s specialties include general, thoracic us anytime day or night at (800) 472-0111 to refer a Nashville, TN and minimally invasive surgery and trauma. He Why Children Need patient or speak with a UW Health provider. Medical School: University of Wisconsin School has a particular interest in pediatric nutrition and of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI caring for children with congenital anomalies of the intestine. Dr. Nichol developed our Intestinal PATIENTS may schedule appointments by calling a Children’s Hospital Failure/Short Gut Clinic where he sees patients (608) 263-6420 or by visiting uwhealthkids.org/surgery Jonathan Kohler, MD American Family Children’s Hospital has more who lack adequate intestine to survive. He also and clicking on “Request an appointment.” Dr. Kohler’s clinical interests include general than 230 pediatric specialists and surgeons directs our inpatient Pediatric Nutrition Support and thoracic pediatric and neonatal surgery, expertly trained to care for kids in a family- Team, a group that manages patients with acute minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology and centered environment designed just for children. and chronic nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Nichol trauma. Dr. Kohler’s research interests center on is also the founder and director of the Because Children require specialized medical knowledge health communications based approaches to of McKenah Foundation, which raises money and equipment. A child’s body is not only smaller study how improved physician-to-physician and for support and research in pediatric surgical than an adult’s; it is physiologically distinctive physician-to-patient interactions can enhance diseases. enough to be afflicted with many diseases not the delivery of healthcare. Board Certification: Pediatric Surgery, Surgery common to adults. Board Certification: Surgery Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery, Children’s A doctor who sees children every day can quickly Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery, University of Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA assess and diagnose common childhood illness. Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL Pediatric experts are also more likely to diagnose Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and even the rarest diseases – illnesses a doctor who EASING A CHILD’S FEAR Residency: University of Washington Medical Clinics, Madison, WI works mainly with adults may never see. BEFORE SURGERY Center, Seattle, WA Medical School: Washington University School Children and families can feel anxious before of Medicine, St. Louis, MO a child’s upcoming surgery. Learn how Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker American Family Children’s Hospital helps School of Medicine, Chicago, IL ease these fears by watching a short video at uwhealthkids.org/surgeryvideo

“MEET” YOUR CHILD’S SURGEON BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT By visiting uwhealthkids.org/findadoctor, you can easily search for any UW Health physician’s biography page. All of our pediatric surgeons have a short online video in which they discuss their approach to pediatric surgical care.