Seth D. Goldstein, MD, MPhil
Seth D. Goldstein, MD, MPhil
Attending Physician, Pediatric Surgery; Director; Surgical Simulation Program, Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation Assistant Professor of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineLanguage: English
Appointments & Referrals
1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC)
About Me
Dr. Goldstein practices pediatric general and thoracic surgery, as well as pediatric surgical oncology. He treats newborns, infants and children with a wide range of conditions including congenital and acquired diseases of the neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, traumatic injuries, hernias, gastroesophageal malformations, intestinal disease, and anorectal malformations. He is comfortable with both traditional and minimally invasive approaches, including laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs.
In addition to extraordinary enthusiasm for patient care, Dr. Goldstein is a surgeon-scientist. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal publications and 10 book chapters. His research endeavors leverage his graduate work and industry background in biomedical engineering to devise and develop technologies that benefit children. Additionally, he is an accomplished health services researcher and is widely recognized as a national expert in areas of quality and safety of trauma and emergency surgery.
Specialties, Programs & Conditions
- Anorectal Malformations
- Appendicitis
- Chest Wall Deformities Program
- Fetal Hernia/Hydrocele
- Fluorescence-Guided Surgery Program
- Hirschsprung Disease
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Intestinal Malrotation & Volvulus
- Intussusception
- Robotic Surgery Program
- Undescended Testes (Testicles; also Cryptorchidism)
Education & Training
Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2009
Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in pediatric surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of Maryland Medical Center, 2016-2018; Residency in general surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Surgery, 2009-2016
Board Certifications: General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
