David F. Grabski, MD, PhD

Attending Physician, Pediatric Surgery

Assistant Professor of Surgery (Pediatric General Surgery), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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English

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611

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About Me

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Dr. David Grabski is a pediatric surgeon specializing in the care of children with complex hepatobiliary disease and abdominal tumors. His clinical expertise includes advanced hepatobiliary conditions such as portal hypertension and portosystemic shunts, as well as complex abdominal tumors, including hepatoblastoma. He works closely with Dr. Riccardo Superina, a world-renowned authority in the field of pediatric liver, kidney and intestinal transplantation and an internationally recognized expert in the surgical treatment of complex hepatobiliary conditions.

At Lurie Children’s Dr. Grabski takes a multidisciplinary approach to complex surgical conditions, working closely with hepatologists, radiologists and interventional radiologists to develop individualized treatment plans and optimize outcomes. He combines meticulous surgical preparation and technical expertise with a compassionate, family-centered approach, helping families understand complex diagnoses, treatment options, and the role of surgery in their child’s care.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Grabski holds a PhD in tumor biology and conducts research focused on hepatoblastoma and Wilms tumor, including the genetic factors that contribute to these diseases. His research also examines clinical outcomes in biliary disease, with a focus on optimizing surgical techniques and postoperative care.

Through his clinical and research work, Dr. Grabski is committed to advancing treatment for children with complex surgical conditions and translating new scientific discoveries into improved therapies and outcomes for patients and their families.

 

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Education & Training

Education: George Washington University School Of Medicine, 2015

Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in pediatric surgery, Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, 2023-2025; Residency in general surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2015-2023

Board Certifications: General Surgery

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