Douglas C. Barnhart, MD MSPH FACS FAAP daily clinical practice includes all common pediatric surgical problems including: *inguinal hernias *umbilical hernias *undescended testicles *Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) *hydroceles and feeding access (gastrostomy tube placement). He has a particular interest in minimal access surgery including the treatment of : *congenital lung lesions *inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) *Appendectomy (removal of the appendix) *Vascular access (ports and central lines) *Ulcerative colitis *Crohn’s disease *Gastroesophageal reflux disease *Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum) *Pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery) In addition to treating common problems, Dr. Douglas Barnhart has several areas of focus. He is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group with a particular interest in renal tumors (Wilms tumor) and neuroblastoma. Feeding access and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in children with neurologic problems is also an area of special interest in Dr. Barnhart’s practice and academic work. Dr. Barnhart sees patients at Primary Children’s Hospital and at Primary Children’s-Riverton. One of his goals is to work with parents to shorten hospital stays for children.
ServicesDouglas C. Barnhart provides pediatric care at 81 N Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Pediatricians provide comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents. They are able to diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, conditions and developmental issues.
To learn more, or to make an appointment with Douglas C. Barnhart in Salt Lake City, UT, please call (801) 662-1000.