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Conditions treated
Chest wall deformities, Hernias, Inflammatory bowel disease, Neonatal surgical diseases (including abdominal wall defects, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, congenital lung lesions, esophageal atresia, necrotizing enterocolitis), Pediatric colorectal diseases (including anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease), Pediatric oncologic diseases (including kidney tumors, liver tumors, neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and teratoma), Pediatric trauma, Pyloric stenosis, Short bowel syndrome, Vascular and lymphatic anomalies
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About
Dr. Worhunsky grew up in New England where he completed his undergraduate studies at Bates College and medical studies at Harvard Medical School. He then completed his general surgery residency at Stanford University School of Medicine where he served as Administrative Chief Resident during his final year. During his professional development years, he served as the Clinical Research Fellow in the division of Surgical Oncology. Following his seven years in California, he moved back east to complete a two-year fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Yale University under the tutelage of Drs. Michael G. Caty and Robert A. Cowles.
Dr. Worhunsky is a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American College of Surgeons.
Academic and research interests
Health services research with a particular focus on access to care and health disparities, global surgery including partnerships for capacity building and pediatric surgical training in Ecuador.
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor of SurgeryDegree
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.
Residency
General Surgery, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif.
Fellowship
Pediatric Surgery, Yale - New Haven Medical Center, New Haven, Conn.
Research Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanfor, Calif.
Certifications and Special Training
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Board of Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Pediatric Surgical Association
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Procedures performed
- Minimal access surgery
- Pediatric colorectal surgery
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Locations
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Kentucky Clinic
740 S. Limestone
Second Floor, Wing D, Room J201
Lexington, KY 40536Fax 859-323-5289Call 859-323-5625Insurance Information
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