Department of Surgery
The Department of Surgery at Lurie Children’s, led by Thomas H. Inge, MD, PhD, provides surgical services that range from routine appendectomies, tonsillectomies, and fractures, to complex organ transplantations and surgeries for congenital heart defects. The Department is also the pediatric surgery training partner for Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and other local and regional hospitals, providing extraordinary resident and fellow training in each of its 10 divisions.
Lurie Children’s is the first children’s hospital in Illinois to be designated as a Level 1 children’s surgery center by the American College of Surgeons, a recognition only achieved by meeting the highest standards for training, staffing, quality improvement and care. Lurie Children’s is also a designated Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, meaning it is equipped to handle the most severely injured children.
Our experienced team, comprised of approximately 80 surgeons in 10 sub-specialty divisions, is ready to serve your child’s every surgical need.
Nationally-Ranked Care
Lurie Children’s continues to be the #1 children's hospital in Illinois and is ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
Leadership Team
Executive Director, Department Operations
Thomas H. Inge, MD, PhD
Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair
Emily Gay
Manager Non-Operational Finance
Jeffrey S. Raskin, MS, MD
Vice Chair of Quality and Safety
Michael G. DeCuypere, MD, PhD
Vice Chair of Finance
Timothy B. Lautz, MD
Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
Vineeta T. Swaroop, MD
Vice Chair of Medical Education
Justin Ryder, PhD
Vice Chair of Research
Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery
David S. Winlaw, MBBS, MD, FRACS
Division Head, Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery
Genny, Genevieve M. Frey MSN, RN, CPN
Associate Vice President, Heart Center Transformation
Chicago Institute for Fetal Health
Aimen F. Shaaban, MD
Director, Chicago Institute for Fetal Health
Chen Cheng
Executive Director, Chicago Institute for Fetal Health
Neurosurgery
Sandi K. Lam, MD, MBA
Division Head, Neurosurgery
Benjamin Gunhus
Division Administrator, Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology
Brenda L. Bohnsack, MD, PhD
Division Head, Ophthalmology
Adrian Anderson
Division Administrator, Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBA, FACS
Division Head, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Ryan Cyzman
Division Administrator, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Erik C. King, MD, MS
Interim Division Head, Orthopedic Surgery
Poonam Jambhekar
Division Administrator, Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS, FACS
Divison Head, Pediatric Surgery
Rachel Wankel
Division Administrator, Pediatric Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Arun K. Gosain, MD
Division Head, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Rachel Wankel
Division Administrator, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Transplant and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery
Juan C. Caicedo, MD, FACS
Division Head, Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Johanna Mishra
Senior Director, Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Urology
Earl Y. Cheng, MD
Attending Physician, Urology
Brian Hayes
Division Administrator, Urology
Department of Surgery News
Lurie Children’s Liver Transplant Team Completes Three Transplants in One Week — Including Rare “Split Liver” Procedure
In November the liver transplant team at Lurie Children’s had an extraordinary week successfully completing three liver transplants.
Cap, Gown, and Courage: Taevion’s Inspiring Senior Year
After graduating from his hospital room and receiving a new heart, Taevion is ready for the next chapter.
‘Embracing the Difference:’ A New Chapter for Nyomi, Written by Her Mom
After a rare tumor diagnosis at birth, Nyomi’s journey inspired her mom to write a children’s book celebrating every child’s unique story.
Blood Test Could Help Predict Blood Pressure After Weight Loss Surgery in Teens
A groundbreaking multi-center study has identified a set of blood-based biomarkers that can predict improvements in blood pressure five years after adolescents underwent metabolic bariatric surgery.
Kids In Disadvantaged ZIP Codes Face Up To 20 Times Higher Odds of Gun Injuries
Kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods face up to 20 times higher odds of gun injuries, most from unintentional shootings, a new Lurie Children’s study finds.
