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General and Thoracic Surgery

Our surgical team is dedicated to keeping you and your patient safe and comfortable throughout the whole surgery process, from consultation to recovery.

About Us

Children’s Nebraska is the only medical center in the region dedicated exclusively to pediatrics. Our team of general surgeons, thoracic surgeons and other pediatric specialists understands that children have unique medical and psychosocial needs and communicate differently than adults.

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General and Thoracic Surgery

Conditions We Treat

Meet Our Providers

Get to know our team of general pediatric surgery specialists. Combined, our surgeons bring about 50 years of experience and over 40 years of training to the operating room. We have some of the only board-certified pediatric surgeons in Nebraska.

Adil A. Shah

Adil A. Shah, MBBS

Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, English

Specialty: General Surgery

Kathy A. Schall

Kathy A. Schall, MD

Language: English

Specialty: General Surgery

Patrick B. Thomas

Patrick B. Thomas, MD

Language: English

Specialty: General Surgery

Melissa K. Suh

Melissa K. Suh, MD

Language: English

Specialty: General Surgery

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Adam S. Gorra, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Pediatric General Surgery

Megan K. Fuller

Megan K. Fuller, MD

Language: English

Specialty: General Surgery

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Anesthesiology | For Providers

We prioritize ensuring a comfortable and stress-free surgical experience for your patients. Our pediatric anesthesiologists are specially trained to customize anesthesia and pain management to meet the unique needs of growing children and teens.
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Fetal Care Center | For Providers

Children’s Fetal Care Center provides support and resources for expectant parents whose babies are at high risk for serious birth defects or health conditions that may require advanced care immediately after birth. We provide diagnostic testing and collaborative, multidisciplinary care with specialty physicians.

Neurosurgery | For Providers

We provide advanced surgical care for complex conditions like epilepsy, brain tumors and spinal cord disorders, with a focus on compassionate, transformative care.

Patient Spotlight

Carson’s Story: Improved Health, Confidence After Pectus Surgery

16-year-old Carson traveled to Children’s Nebraska for treatment of a severe chest wall deformity. With the help of expert surgeons, he underwent a cutting-edge procedure designed to improve his health and quality of life.

Karys' Story: Innovation & Collaboration Provide “Nothing but the Best”

By combining machine data and AI technology, the pediatric neurosurgery team applies virtual surgical planning to correct the skull shape for some of the most challenging patients. Collaborations with radiology and plastic surgery on this futuristic technology helps improve the lives of children.

What Sets Us Apart

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Pediatric Focused

By focusing solely on pediatrics, our surgeons and staff are experts at assessing the unique treatment needs of children and teenagers. We know how to explain procedures at a child-friendly level and help children and their entire family feel comfortable going into surgery.

Expert Team

Children’s pediatric surgeons, pediatric anesthesiologists and fetal care specialists are here to care for each child’s medical needs. We also have social workers, chaplains and child life specialists to assist with a child’s psychosocial, emotional and spiritual health. These professionals help reduce distress before and after procedures, helping to improve the overall hospital experience.

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Minimally Invasive

We are the region’s leader in developing and performing innovative, minimally invasive pediatric surgery. Minimally invasive techniques such as using small cameras and instruments through tiny incisions (less than 5 mm) leads to faster recovery and healing times, less pain and lower rates of infection.

Awards and Honors

Children’s is the only hospital in the region with a Level IV NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) — the highest level of care for babies. We also have a Fetal Care Center where we provide care for mothers and their babies who need special care before birth. We consult with parents, so they know what to expect once their child is born. We can also perform fetal surgery on the baby while it is still in the womb.