After more than two decades operating on children, first during my fellowship and now in clinical practice in South Florida, I have become reasonably fluent in what we mean by pediatric surgery. It is the branch of surgery devoted to infants, children, and...
Pediatric surgery is, in my experience, one of the most interesting specialties in medicine. What makes it distinctive is not simply that the patients are smaller—it is that they are still becoming themselves. A child’s physiology changes year to year, and a...
A child’s health doesn’t start with treating illness—it starts with preventing it. Preventive care lays the foundation for lifelong well-being by catching problems early, supporting healthy development, and building strong habits from the very beginning. When families...
Early childhood is a critical period of growth, learning, and foundation-building that influences a child’s health and development for life. While genetics play a role, a child’s environment and support system are also decisive. Among the most influential forces in...
Confidence isn’t something children magically discover—it’s something they build, step by step, through everyday moments at home. From learning how to tie their shoes to navigating friendships or trying out for a team, kids rely on emotional strength to face new...
