Assistant Professor of Surgery
Mark Slidell, MD, MPH, is a pediatric surgeon, providing care for infants, children and adolescents of all ages. He specializes in the treatment of neonatal diseases, congenital malformations, pediatric cancers, and gastrointestinal conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dr. Slidell is highly skilled in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, which minimize discomfort, scarring and recovery time for children.
As a researcher, Dr. Slidell is dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is actively involved in conducting patient safety, quality improvement and clinical outcomes research. Dr. Slidell's work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Pediatric Surgery and Annals of Surgical Oncology.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Slidell has been the recipient of several teaching awards.
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Year Started Practice
2010
Medical School
Brown University Medical School
Internship and Residency
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
Fellowship
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC (pediatric surgery)
Additional Graduate Degrees
MPH, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore
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