Carroll M. Harmon M.D. Ph.D.
Carroll M. Harmon
M.D. Ph.D.
John E. Fisher Chair in Pediatric Surgery, Chief of Surgery Kaleida Health, Surgeon-in-Chief John R. Oishei Children‘s Hospital
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Contact Information
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This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Residency, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (1993)
- PhD, Vanderbilt University (1992)
- Residency, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (1992)
- Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1991)
- Fellowship, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1989)
- Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical School (1986)
- MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1983)
- BS, University of Alabama (1979)
- Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Employment:
- Chief of Surgery, General Surgery, Kaleida Health (2017-present)
- Chief of Pediatric Surgery Research Laboratory, Pediatric Surgery, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2014-present)
- John E. Fisher Professor of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2014-present)
- Surgeon-in-Chief, Pediatric Surgery, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital (2014-present)
- Chief of Surgery, Kaleida Health (2017-present)
- Chief of Pediatric Surgery Research Laboratory, Surgery, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014-present)
- Division Chief of Pediatric and Thoracic Surgery, Surgery, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014-present)
- John E. Fisher Professor of Surgery, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014-present)
- Surgeon-in-Chief, Pediatric Surgery, John R. Oishei Children‘s Hospital of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014-present)
- Medical Director of Pediatric and Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2014–2019)
- Medical Director of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Surgery, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014–2019)
- Program Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, Surgery, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014–2019)
- Associate Program Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program, Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children's of Alabama (2012–2013)
- Pediatric General Surgery Clinic Director, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children‘s of Alabama (2011–2013)
- Surgical Director, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Georgeson Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation, Children‘s of Alabama (2009–2013)
- Attending Surgeon, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Brookwood Medical Center Birmingham (2006–2013)
- Professor of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Alabama School of Medicine (2006–2013)
- Surgical Director, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children‘s of Alabama, Children‘s Center for Weight Management (2004–2013)
- Attending Surgeon, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children‘s of Alabama (2000–2013)
- Attending Surgeon, Department of Surgery, University Hospital (2000–2013)
- Scientist, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama, Center for Surgical Research (2000–2013)
- Scientist, Nutrition Obesity Research Center, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama, Nutrition Obesity Research Center (2000–2013)
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama School of Medicine (2000–2006)
- Attending Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Hurley Medical Center (1995–2000)
- Attending Surgeon, Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital (1995–2000)
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Pediatric Surgery (1994–2000)
- Attending Staff Surgeon, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Motts Children‘s Hospital (1994–2000)
- Attending Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Sparrow Hospital (1994–2000)
- Attending Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Oakwood Hospital (1995–1999)
- Chief Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Children‘s Hospital of Philadelphia (1993–1994)
- Instructor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1993–1994)
- Instructor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1991–1992)
Awards and Honors:
- Honor/Visiting Professor/Grand Rounds (2022)
- Honor/Visiting Professor/Grand Rounds (2022)
- Honor/Visiting Professor/Grand Rounds (2022)
- President, International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (2011)
- American Cancer Society Clinical Oncology Fellowship (1992)
- Alfred Bialock Surgical Resident Award (1991)
- H. William Scott, Jr. Research Fellow (1988)
- National Research Service Award (1986)
- Omicron Delta Kappa, University of Alabama (1979)
- Phi Beta Kappa, University of Alabama (1979)
- Class President, class of 1983 (1979)
- Graduated with Honors, University of Alabama (1979)
- Vanderbilt University Urology Research and Education Fund Fellow, (1979)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- April 2017
Role of Contingency Management in the Treatment of Youth and Their Parents in a Pediatric Tertiary Care Weight Management Program
University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Role: Co-Investigator
$42,000
Journal Articles:
- Lewitt RA, Harmon CM, Ricca R, Rich BS, Rava; MV, Weatherall YZ. (2022) Bariatric surgery practice patterns among pediatric surgeons in the United States. Journal (Dec), 12: 57(12):887-891.
- Alghoul H, Farajat FA, Alser O, Snyr AR, Harmon CM, Novotny NM. (2022) Intraoperative uses of near-infrared fluorescence spectroscopy in pediatric surgery: A systematic review. Journal of pediatric surgery (Jun), 57(6): 1137-1144.
- Dhindsa S, Ghanim H, Jenkins T, Inge TH, Harmon CM, Ghoshal A, Wu Z, McPhaul MJ, Saad F, Dandona P. (2022) High prevalence of subnormal testosterone in obese adolescent males: reversal with bariatric surgery. European journal of endocrinology (Feb), 186(3): 319-327.
- Monnett SW, Tsai JY, Austin JD, Harmon CM, Shapiro JI, Calderwood LC, Thompson S, Martinez MA, Tiley EH, Richmond BK, Clanton JA. (2020) Predicting Successful Laparoendoscopic Transhiatal Esophagectomy (THE) by Mediastinal Height Measurement. Am Surg (Aug), 86(8): 1032-1035.
- Davis SL, Harmon CM, Baker Urquhart B, Moore B, Sprague R. (2020) Women and Infants in the Deep South Receiving Perinatal and Neonatal Palliative and Supportive Care Services. Adv Neonatal Care (Jun), 20(3): 216-222.
- Dewberry LC, Jalivand A, Gupta R, Jenkins TM, Beamish A, Inge TH, Courcoulas A, Helmrath M, Brandt ML, Harmon CM, Chen M, Dixon JB, Zeller M, Michalsky MP. (2020) Weight Loss and Health Status 5Â Years After Adjustable Gastric Banding in Adolescents. Obes Surg (Jun), 30(6): 2388-2394.
- Xanthakos SA, Khoury JC, Inge TH, Jenkins TM, Modi AC, Michalsky MP, Chen MK, Courcoulas AP, Harmon CM, Brandt ML, Helmrath MA, Kalkwarf HJ. (2020) Nutritional Risks in Adolescents After Bariatric Surgery. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol (May), 18(5): 1070-1081.
- Lamoshi A, Chen M, Majumdar I, Harmon CM. (2020) Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents. Curr Treat Options Peds (May).
- Calabro KA, Harmon CM, Vali K. (2020) Fluorescent Cholangiography in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and the Use in Pediatric Patients. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (May), 30(5): 586-589.
- Lamoshi A, Chernoguz A, Harmon CM, Helmrath M. (2020) Complications of bariatric surgery in adolescents. Semin Pediatr Surg (Feb), 29(1): 150888-150888.
- Filipescu R, Powers C, Yu H, Yu J, Rothstein DH, Harmon CM, Clemency B, Guo WA, Bass KD. (2020) Improving the performance of the Revised Trauma Score using Shock Index, Peripheral Oxygen Saturation, and Temperature-a National Trauma Database study 2011 to 2015. Surgery (Jan), 167(5): 821-828.
- Yang Y, Harmon CM. (2020) Molecular determinants of ACTH receptor for ligand selectivity. Mol Cell Endocrinol (Jan), 503: 110688-110688.
- Sarno LA, Lipshultz SE, Harmon CM, De La Cruz-Munoz NF, Balakrishnan PL. (2020) Short- and long-term safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery for severely obese adolescents: a narrative review. Pediatr Res (Jan), 87(2): 202-209.
- Moore B, Sprague R, Harmon CM, Davis S. (2020) Walk with Me: A Bridge Program for Assisting Families Expecting Babies with Fetal Anomalies and/or a Terminal Diagnosis. Neonatal Netw (Jan), 39(1): 24-28.
- Filipescu R, Powers C, Yu H, Rothstein DH, Harmon CM, Clemency B, Guo WA, Bass KD. (2020) The adherence of adult trauma centers to American Pediatric Surgical Association guidelines on management of blunt splenic injuries. J Pediatr Surg (Jan).
- Bout-Tabaku S, Gupta R, Jenkins TM, Ryder JR, Baughcum AE, Jackson RD, Inge TH, Dixon JB, Helmrath MA, Courcoulas AP, Mitchell JE, Harmon CM, Xie C, Michalsky MP. (2019) Musculoskeletal Pain, Physical Function, and Quality of Life After Bariatric Surgery. Pediatrics (Dec), 144(6).
- Casar Berazaluce AM, Gibbons AT, Hanke RE, Ponsky TA, Harmon CM. (2019) It Is a Wrap! Or Is It?: The Role of Fundoplication in Infant Feeding Intolerance. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Oct), 29(10): 1315-1319.
- Cairo SB, Zeinali LI, Berkelhamer SK, Harmon CM, Rao SO, Rothstein DH. (2019) Down Syndrome and Postoperative Complications in Children Undergoing Intestinal Operations. J Pediatr Surg (Sep), 54(9): 1832-1837.
- Majumdar I, Espino B, Bianco K, Epstein J, Mamilly L, Harmon CM. (2019) Multi-disciplinary weight management compared to routine care in youth with obesity: what else should be monitored?. Endocrine (Aug), 65(2): 263-269.
- Cairo SB, Calabro KA, Harmon CM, Vali K, Rothstein DH. (2019) Trends in hospital length of stay and 30-day morbidity in pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic ileocecal resection, 2012-2016. J Pediatr Surg (Jul), 54(7): 1340-1345.
- Inge TH, Courcoulas AP, Jenkins TM, Michalsky MP, Brandt ML, Xanthakos SA, Dixon JB, Harmon CM, Chen MK, Xie C, Evans ME, Helmrath MA. (2019) Five-Year Outcomes of Gastric Bypass in Adolescents as Compared with Adults. N Engl J Med (Jan), 380(22): 2136-2145.
- Yang Y, Chen M, Ventro G, Harmon CM. (2019) Amino acid residue L112 in the ACTH receptor plays a key role in ACTH or α-MSH selectivity. Mol Cell Endocrinol (Jan), 482: 11-17.
- Cairo SB, Zeinali LI, Berkelhamer SK, Harmon CM, Rao SO, Rothstein DH. (2018) Down Syndrome and Postoperative Complications in Children Undergoing Intestinal Operations. J Pediatr Surg (Dec).
- Cairo SB, Calabro KA, Harmon CM, Vali K, Rothstein DH. (2018) Trends in hospital length of stay and 30-day morbidity in pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic ileocecal resection, 2012-2016. J Pediatr Surg (Dec).
- Cairo SB, Harmon CM, Rothstein DH. (2018) Minimally invasive surgical exposure among USÂ and Canadian pediatric surgery trainees, 2004-2016. J Surg Res (Nov), 231: 179-185.
- Cairo SB, Majumdar I, Pryor A, Posner AR, Harmon CM, Rothstein DH, Delivery of Surgical Care Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery. (2018) Response to Letter to the Editor; Comments on "Challenges in Transition of Care for Pediatric Patients after Weight-Reduction Surgery: a Systematic Review and Recommendations for Comprehensive Care". Obes Surg (Jun).
- Cairo SB, Majumdar I, Pryor A, Posner AR, Harmon CM, Rothstein DH, Delivery of Surgical Care Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery. (2018) Challenges in Transition of Care for Pediatric Patients after Weight-Reduction Surgery: a Systematic Review and Recommendations for Comprehensive Care. Obes Surg (Apr), 28(4): 1149-1174.
- Michalsky MP, Inge TH, Jenkins TM, Xie C, Courcoulas A, Helmrath M, Brandt ML, Harmon CM, Chen M, Dixon JB, Urbina EM. (2018) Cardiovascular Risk Factors After Adolescent Bariatric Surgery. Pediatrics (Jan), 141(2).
- Harmon CM, McGonigal S, Larkin JC. (2018) Impairment of trophoblast survival and differentiation by LXR ligands is prevented by cholesterol but not ABCA1 silencing. Placenta (Jan), 69: 50-56.
- Cairo SB, Rothstein DH, Harmon CM. (2017) Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Management of Anorectal Malformations. Clin Perinatol (Dec), 44(4): 819-834.
- Sarwer DB, Dilks RJ, Spitzer JC, Berkowitz RI, Wadden TA, Moore RH, Chittams JL, Brandt ML, Chen MK, Courcoulas AP, Harmon CM, Helmrath MA, Michalsky MP, Xanthakos SA, Zeller MH, Jenkins TM, Inge TH. (2017) Changes in Dietary Intake and Eating Behavior in Adolescents After Bariatric Surgery: an Ancillary Study to the Teen-LABS Consortium. Obes Surg (Dec), 27(12): 3082-3091.
- Train AT, Cairo SB, Meyers HA, Harmon CM, Rothstein DH. (2017) The impact of obesity on 30-day complications in pediatric surgery. Pediatr Surg Int (Nov), 33(11): 1167-1175.
- Yang Y, Chen M, Ventro G, Harmon CM. (2017) Key amino acid residue in Melanocortin-1 receptor (melanocyte α-MSH receptor) for ligand selectivity. Mol Cell Endocrinol (Oct), 454: 69-76.
- Yang Y, Harmon CM. (2017) Molecular signatures of human melanocortin receptors for ligand binding and signaling. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis (Oct), 1863(10 Pt): 2436-2447.
- Cairo SB, Tabak B, Harmon CM, Bass KD. (2017) Novel use of porcine extracellular matrix in recurrent stricture following repair of tracheoesophageal fistula. Pediatr Surg Int (Sep), 33(9): 1027-1033.
- Ventro GJ, Yang Y, Chen M, Harmon CM. (2017) The molecular impact of omega 3 fatty acids on hepatic pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 52(6): 1020-1025.
- Train AT, Harmon CM, Rothstein DH. (2017) Influence of hospital-level practice patterns on variation in the application of minimally invasive surgery in United States pediatric patients. J Pediatr Surg (Feb).
- Santucci NR, Hyman PE, Harmon CM, Schiavo JH, Hussain SZ. (2017) Biliary Dyskinesia in Children: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr (Jan), 64(2): 186-193.
- Helander EM, Menard BL, Harmon CM, Homra BK, Allain AV, Bordelon GJ, Wyche MQ, Padnos IW, Lavrova A, Kaye AD. (2017) Multimodal Analgesia, Current Concepts, and Acute Pain Considerations. Curr Pain Headache Rep (Jan), 21(1): 3-3.
- Helander EM, Billeaud CB, Kline RJ, Emelife PI, Harmon CM, Prabhakar A, Urman RD, Kaye AD. (2017) Multimodal Approaches to Analgesia in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathways. Int Anesthesiol Clin (Jan), 55(4): 51-69.
- Harmon CM, Smith LB. (2016) Plasmablastic Lymphoma: A Review of Clinicopathologic Features and Differential Diagnosis. Arch Pathol Lab Med (Oct), 140(10): 1074-1078.
- Gause CD, Hsiung G, Schwab B, Clifton M, Harmon CM, Barsness KA. (2016) Advances in Pediatric Surgical Education: A Critical Appraisal of Two Consecutive Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Training Courses. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Aug), 26(8): 663-670.
- Rothstein DH, Harmon CM. (2016) Gallbladder disease in children. Semin Pediatr Surg (Aug), 25(4): 225-231.
- Ventro G, Chen M, Yang Y, Harmon CM. (2016) Molecular impact of omega 3 fatty acids on lipopolysaccharide-mediated liver damage. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 51(6): 1039-1043.
- Dorman RM, Vali K, Harmon CM, Zaritzky M, Bass KD. (2016) Repair of esophageal atresia with proximal fistula using endoscopic magnetic compression anastomosis (magnamosis) after staged lengthening. Pediatr Surg Int (May), 32(5): 525-528.
- Harmon CM, Smith LB. (2016) B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas with Plasmacytic Differentiation. Surg Pathol Clin (Mar), 9(1): 11-28.
- Ryder JR, Edwards NM, Gupta R, Khoury J, Jenkins TM, Bout-Tabaku S, Michalsky MP, Harmon CM, Inge TH, Kelly AS. (2016) Changes in Functional Mobility and Musculoskeletal Pain After Bariatric Surgery in Teens With Severe Obesity: Teen-Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) Study. JAMA Pediatr (Jan), 170(9): 871-877.
- Inge TH, Courcoulas AP, Jenkins TM, Michalsky MP, Helmrath MA, Brandt ML, Harmon CM, Zeller MH, Chen MK, Xanthakos SA, Horlick M, Buncher CR. (2016) Weight Loss and Health Status 3 Years after Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents. N Engl J Med (Jan), 374(2): 113-123.
- Lacher M, St Peter SD, Laje P, Harmon CM, Ure B, Kuebler JF. (2015) Thoracoscopic CDH Repair--A Survey on Opinion and Experience Among IPEG Members. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Nov), 25(11): 954-957.
- Harmon CM, Brown N. (2015) Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Clinicopathologic Review and Molecular Pathogenetic Update. Arch Pathol Lab Med (Oct), 139(10): 1211-1214.
- Xanthakos SA, Jenkins TM, Kleiner DE, Boyce TW, Mourya R, Karns R, Brandt ML, Harmon CM, Helmrath MA, Michalsky MP, Courcoulas AP, Zeller MH, Inge TH. (2015) High Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adolescents Undergoing Bariatric Surgery. Gastroenterology (Sep), 149(3): 623-634.
- Propst M, Colvin C, Griffin RL, Sunil B, Harmon CM, Yannam G, Johnson JE, Smith CB, Lucas AP, Diaz BT, Ashraf AP. (2015) DIABETES AND PREDIABETES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER IN MORBIDLY OBESE CHILDREN COMPARED WITH OBESE CHILDREN. Endocr Pract (Sep), 21(9): 1046-1053.
- Harmon CM, Azzuqa AA, Ranganathan S, Mahmood B, Good M. (2015) Mid-Aortic Syndrome in a Preterm Infant: A Rare Cause of Hypertension. J Pediatr (Aug), 167(2): 492-492.
- Bout-Tabaku S, Michalsky MP, Jenkins TM, Baughcum A, Zeller MH, Brandt ML, Courcoulas A, Buncher R, Helmrath M, Harmon CM, Chen MK, Inge TH. (2015) Musculoskeletal Pain, Self-reported Physical Function, and Quality of Life in the Teen-Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (Teen-LABS) Cohort. JAMA Pediatr (Jun), 169(6): 552-559.
- Michalsky MP, Inge TH, Simmons M, Jenkins TM, Buncher R, Helmrath M, Brandt ML, Harmon CM, Courcoulas A, Chen M, Horlick M, Daniels SR, Urbina EM. (2015) Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Severely Obese Adolescents: The Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (Teen-LABS) Study. JAMA Pediatr (May), 169(5): 438-444.
- Seims AD, Nice TR, Mortellaro VE, Lacher M, Ba'Ath ME, Anderson SA, Beierle EA, Martin CA, Rogers DA, Harmon CM, Chen MK, Russell RT. (2015) Routine utilization of single-incision pediatric endosurgery (SIPES): a 5-year institutional experience. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Mar), 25(3): 252-255.
- Zeller MH, Inge TH, Modi AC, Jenkins TM, Michalsky MP, Helmrath M, Courcoulas A, Harmon CM, Rofey D, Baughcum A, Austin H, Price K, Xanthakos SA, Brandt ML, Horlick M, Buncher R. (2015) Severe obesity and comorbid condition impact on the weight-related quality of life of the adolescent patient. J Pediatr (Mar), 166(3): 651-659.
- Yang Y, Mishra V, Crasto CJ, Chen M, Dimmitt R, Harmon CM. (2015) Third transmembrane domain of the adrenocorticotropic receptor is critical for ligand selectivity and potency. J Biol Chem (Mar), 290(12): 7685-7692.
- Colvin CW, Ashraf AP, Griffin RL, Diaz BT, Yannam GR, Johnson JE, Lucas AP, Propst M, Harmon CM. (2015) Diabetes Status and Race are Associated with Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Obese Adolescents. Endocr Pract (Feb), 21(2): 165-173.
- Seims AD, Russell RT, Beierle EA, Chen MK, Anderson SA, Martin CA, Harmon CM. (2015) Single-incision pediatric endosurgery (SIPES) splenectomy: what dictates the need for additional ports?. Surg Endosc (Jan), 29(1): 30-33.
- Wei IH, Harmon CM, Arcerito M, Cheng DF, Minter RM, Simeone DM. (2014) Tumor-associated macrophages are a useful biomarker to predict recurrence after surgical resection of nonfunctional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Ann Surg (Dec), 260(6): 1088-1094.
- Inge TH, Boyce TW, Lee M, Kollar L, Jenkins TM, Brandt ML, Helmrath M, Xanthakos SA, Zeller MH, Harmon CM, Courcoulas A, Michalsky MP. (2014) Access to care for adolescents seeking weight loss surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring) (Dec), 22(12): 2593-2597.
- Xiao N, Jenkins TM, Nehus E, Inge TH, Michalsky MP, Harmon CM, Helmrath MA, Brandt ML, Courcoulas A, Moxey-Mims M, Mitsnefes MM. (2014) Kidney function in severely obese adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring) (Nov), 22(11): 2319-2325.
- Salas AA, Bhat R, Dabrowska K, Leadford A, Anderson S, Harmon CM, Ambalavanan N, El-Ferzli GT. (2014) The value of Pa(CO2) in relation to outcome in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Am J Perinatol (Nov), 31(11): 939-946.
- Yang Y, Chen M, Dimmitt R, Harmon CM. (2014) Structural insight into the MC4R conformational changes via different agonist-mediated receptor signaling. Biochemistry (Nov), 53(45): 7086-7092.
- Perger L, Little DC, Muensterer OJ, Chong AJ, Mortellaro VE, Harmon CM. (2014) Minimal access laparoscopic surgery for treatment of ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis coli in children and adolescents. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Oct), 24(10): 731-734.
- Mathews EK, Griffin RL, Mortellaro V, Beierle EA, Harmon CM, Chen MK, Russell RT. (2014) Utility of immature granulocyte percentage in pediatric appendicitis. J Surg Res (Jul), 190(1): 230-234.
- Zitsman JL, Inge TH, Reichard KW, Browne AF, Harmon CM, Michalsky MP. (2014) Pediatric and adolescent obesity: management, options for surgery, and outcomes. J Pediatr Surg (Mar), 49(3): 491-494.
- Michalsky MP, Inge TH, Teich S, Eneli I, Miller R, Brandt ML, Helmrath M, Harmon CM, Zeller MH, Jenkins TM, Courcoulas A, Buncher RC. (2014) Adolescent bariatric surgery program characteristics: the Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (Teen-LABS) study experience. Semin Pediatr Surg (Feb), 23(1): 5-10.
- Inge TH, Zeller MH, Jenkins TM, Helmrath M, Brandt ML, Michalsky MP, Harmon CM, Courcoulas A, Horlick M, Xanthakos SA, Dolan L, Mitsnefes M, Barnett SJ, Buncher R. (2014) Perioperative outcomes of adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery: the Teen-Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (Teen-LABS) study. JAMA Pediatr (Jan), 168(1): 47-53.
- Berger M, Muensterer O, Harmon CM. (2014) Tales from previous times: important eponyms in pediatric surgery. Pediatr Surg Int (Jan), 30(1): 1-10.
- Lacher M, Yannam GR, Muensterer OJ, Aprahamian CJ, Haricharan RN, Perger L, Bartle D, Talathi SS, Beierle EA, Anderson SA, Chen MK, Harmon CM. (2013) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for biliary dyskinesia in children: frequency increasing. J Pediatr Surg (Aug), 48(8): 1716-1721.
- Yannam GR, Griffin R, Anderson SA, Beierle EA, Chen MK, Harmon CM. (2013) Single incision pediatric endosurgery (SIPES) appendectomy--is obesity a contraindication?. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 48(6): 1399-1404.
- Elattal R, Rich BS, Harmon CM, Muensterer OJ. (2013) Pulmonary alveolar and vascular morphometry after gel plug occlusion of the trachea in a fetal rabbit model of CDH. Int J Surg (May), 11(7): 558-561.
- Kelleher J, Mallick H, Soltau TD, Harmon CM, Dimmitt RA. (2013) Mortality and intestinal failure in surgical necrotizing enterocolitis. J Pediatr Surg (Mar), 48(3): 568-572.
- Lacher M, Kuebler JF, Yannam GR, Aprahamian CJ, Perger L, Beierle EA, Anderson SA, Chen MK, Harmon CM, Muensterer OJ. (2013) Single-incision pediatric endosurgery for ovarian pathology. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Mar), 23(3): 291-296.
- Yang Y, Mishra VK, Chen M, Duffee E, Dimmitt R, Harmon CM. (2013) Molecular characterization of human melanocortin-5 receptor ligand-receptor interaction. Biochemistry (Mar), 52(10): 1737-1745.
- Perger L, Aprahamian CJ, Muensterer OJ, Chong AJ, Lacher M, Yu D, Yannam GR, Harmon CM. (2013) Single-incision pediatric endosurgery (SIPES) splenectomy: a case-control series. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Feb), 23(2): 162-165.
- Lacher M, Muensterer OJ, Yannam GR, Aprahamian CJ, Perger L, Megison M, Yu DC, Beierle EA, Anderson SA, Chen MK, Harmon CM. (2012) Feasibility of single-incision pediatric endosurgery for treatment of appendicitis in 415 children. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Jul), 22(6): 604-608.
- Gillory LA, Megison ML, Harmon CM, Chen MK, Anderson S, Chong AJ, Chaignaud BE, Beierle EA. (2012) Laparoscopic surgery in children with congenital heart disease. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 47(6): 1084-1088.
- Muensterer OJ, Nicola T, Farmer S, Harmon CM, Ambalavanan N. (2012) Temporary fetal tracheal occlusion using a gel plug in a rabbit model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 47(6): 1063-1066.
- Yang Y, Chen M, McPherson D, Mishra V, Harmon CM. (2011) Structural insight into the role of the human melanocortin 3 receptor cysteine residues on receptor function. Peptides (Dec), 32(12): 2377-2383.
- Harmon CM. (2011) Single-site umbilical laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. Semin Pediatr Surg (Nov), 20(4): 208-211.
- Muensterer OJ, Chong AJ, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2011) The Cross-technique for single-incision pediatric endosurgical pyloromyotomy. Surg Endosc (Oct), 25(10): 3414-3418.
- Muensterer OJ, Perger L, Hansen EN, Lacher M, Harmon CM. (2011) Single-incision pediatric endosurgical Nissen fundoplication. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Sep), 21(7): 641-645.
- Hansen EN, Muensterer OJ, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2011) Single-incision pediatric endosurgery: lessons learned from our first 224 laparoendoscopic single-site procedures in children. Pediatr Surg Int (Jun), 27(6): 643-648.
- Adibe OO, Muensterer OJ, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2011) Severity of appendicitis correlates with the pediatric appendicitis score. Pediatr Surg Int (Jun), 27(6): 655-658.
- St Peter SD, Barnhart DC, Ostlie DJ, Tsao K, Leys CM, Sharp SW, Bartle D, Morgan T, Harmon CM, Georgeson KE, Holcomb GW. (2011) Minimal vs extensive esophageal mobilization during laparoscopic fundoplication: a prospective randomized trial. J Pediatr Surg (Jan), 46(1): 163-168.
- Adibe OO, Amin SR, Hansen EN, Chong AJ, Perger L, Keijzer R, Muensterer OJ, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2011) An evidence-based clinical protocol for diagnosis of acute appendicitis decreased the use of computed tomography in children. J Pediatr Surg (Jan), 46(1): 192-196.
- Muensterer OJ, Puga Nougues C, Adibe OO, Amin SR, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2010) Appendectomy using single-incision pediatric endosurgery for acute and perforated appendicitis. Surg Endosc (Dec), 24(12): 3201-3204.
- Brandt ML, Harmon CM, Helmrath MA, Inge TH, McKay SV, Michalsky MP. (2010) Morbid obesity in pediatric diabetes mellitus: surgical options and outcomes. Nat Rev Endocrinol (Nov), 6(11): 637-645.
- Marwan A, Harmon CM, Georgeson KE, Smith GF, Muensterer OJ. (2010) Use of laparoscopy in the management of pediatric abdominal trauma. J Trauma (Oct), 69(4): 761-764.
- Muensterer OJ, Adibe OO, Harmon CM, Chong A, Hansen EN, Bartle D, Georgeson KE. (2010) Single-incision laparoscopic pyloromyotomy: initial experience. Surg Endosc (Jul), 24(7): 1589-1593.
- Tatum PM, Harmon CM, Lorenz RG, Dimmitt RA. (2010) Toll-like receptor 4 is protective against neonatal murine ischemia-reperfusion intestinal injury. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 45(6): 1246-1255.
- Nougues CP, Harmon CM, Hansen EN, Georgeson KE, Muensterer OJ. (2010) Cholecystectomy using single-incision pediatric endosurgery: technique and initial experience in the first 25 cases. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Jun), 20(5): 493-496.
- Yang Y, Hruby VJ, Chen M, Crasto C, Cai M, Harmon CM. (2009) Novel binding motif of ACTH analogues at the melanocortin receptors. Biochemistry (Oct), 48(41): 9775-9784.
- Lokken KL, Boeka AG, Austin HM, Gunstad J, Harmon CM. (2009) Evidence of executive dysfunction in extremely obese adolescents: a pilot study. Surg Obes Relat Dis (Sep), 5(5): 547-552.
- Yang Y, Cai M, Chen M, Qu H, McPherson D, Hruby V, Harmon CM. (2009) Key amino acid residues in the melanocortin-4 receptor for nonpeptide THIQ specific binding and signaling. Regul Pept (Jun), 155(1-3): 46-54.
- Haricharan RN, Griffin RL, Barnhart DC, Harmon CM, McGwin G. (2009) Injury patterns among obese children involved in motor vehicle collisions. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 44(6): 1218-1222.
- Chen M, Cai M, McPherson D, Hruby V, Harmon CM, Yang Y. (2009) Contribution of the transmembrane domain 6 of melanocortin-4 receptor to peptide [Pro5, DNal (2')8]-gamma-MSH selectivity. Biochem Pharmacol (Jan), 77(1): 114-124.
- Inge TH, Miyano G, Bean J, Helmrath M, Courcoulas A, Harmon CM, Chen MK, Wilson K, Daniels SR, Garcia VF, Brandt ML, Dolan LM. (2009) Reversal of type 2 diabetes mellitus and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors after surgical weight loss in adolescents. Pediatrics (Jan), 123(1): 214-222.
- Yang YK, Chen M, Clements RH, Abrams GA, Aprahamian CJ, Harmon CM. (2008) Human mesenteric adipose tissue plays unique role versus subcutaneous and omental fat in obesity related diabetes. Cell Physiol Biochem (Dec), 22(5-6): 531-538.
- Modi AC, Loux TJ, Bell SK, Harmon CM, Inge TH, Zeller MH. (2008) Weight-specific health-related quality of life in adolescents with extreme obesity. Obesity (Silver Spring) (Oct), 16(10): 2266-2271.
- Loux TJ, Haricharan RN, Clements RH, Kolotkin RL, Bledsoe SE, Haynes B, Leath T, Harmon CM. (2008) Health-related quality of life before and after bariatric surgery in adolescents. J Pediatr Surg (Jul), 43(7): 1275-1279.
- Haricharan RN, Proklova LV, Aprahamian CJ, Morgan TL, Harmon CM, Barnhart DC, Saeed SA. (2008) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for biliary dyskinesia in children provides durable symptom relief. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 43(6): 1060-1064.
- Haricharan RN, Seo JM, Kelly DR, Mroczek-Musulman EC, Aprahamian CJ, Morgan TL, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM, Saito JM, Barnhart DC. (2008) Older age at diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease decreases risk of postoperative enterocolitis, but resection of additional ganglionated bowel does not. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 43(6): 1115-1123.
- Haricharan RN, Aprahamian CJ, Morgan TL, Harmon CM, Georgeson KE, Barnhart DC. (2008) Smaller scars--what is the big deal: a survey of the perceived value of laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg (Jan), 43(1): 92-96.
- Aprahamian CJ, Lorenz RG, Harmon CM, Dimmit RA. (2008) Toll-like receptor 2 is protective of ischemia-reperfusion-mediated small-bowel injury in a murine model. Pediatr Crit Care Med (Jan), 9(1): 105-109.
- Haricharan RN, Aprahamian CJ, Celik A, Harmon CM, Georgeson KE, Barnhart DC. (2008) Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy: effect of resident training on complications. J Pediatr Surg (Jan), 43(1): 97-101.
- Haricharan RN, Aprahamian CJ, Morgan TL, Harmon CM, Barnhart DC. (2008) Intermediate-term patency of upper arm arteriovenous fistulae for hemodialysis access in children. J Pediatr Surg (Jan), 43(1): 147-151.
- Chen M, Aprahamian CJ, Kesterson RA, Harmon CM, Yang Y. (2007) Molecular identification of the human melanocortin-2 receptor responsible for ligand binding and signaling. Biochemistry (Oct), 46(40): 11389-11397.
- Yang Y, Chen M, Kesterson RA, Harmon CM. (2007) Structural insights into the role of the ACTH receptor cysteine residues on receptor function. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol (Sep), 293(3): 1120-1126.
- Ngerncham M, Barnhart DC, Haricharan RN, Roseman JM, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2007) Risk factors for recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease after fundoplication in pediatric patients: a case-control study. J Pediatr Surg (Sep), 42(9): 1478-1485.
- Yang Y, Chen M, Loux TJ, Harmon CM. (2007) Regulation of FAT/CD36 mRNA gene expression by long chain fatty acids in the differentiated 3T3-L1 cells. Pediatr Surg Int (Jul), 23(7): 675-683.
- Palepu RP, Harmon CM, Goldberg SP, Clements RH. (2007) Intestinal malrotation discovered at the time of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. J Gastrointest Surg (Jul), 11(7): 898-902.
- Chen M, Cai M, Aprahamian CJ, Georgeson KE, Hruby V, Harmon CM, Yang Y. (2007) Contribution of the conserved amino acids of the melanocortin-4 receptor in [corrected] [Nle4,D-Phe7]-alpha-melanocyte-stimulating [corrected] hormone binding and signaling. J Biol Chem (Jul), 282(30): 21712-21719.
- Aprahamian CJ, Tekant G, Chen M, Yagmurlu A, Yang YK, Loux T, Harmon CM. (2007) A rat model of childhood diet-induced obesity: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass induced changes in metabolic parameters and gastric peptide ghrelin. Pediatr Surg Int (Jul), 23(7): 653-657.
- Aprahamian CJ, Barnhart DC, Bledsoe SE, Vaid Y, Harmon CM. (2007) Failure in the nonoperative management of pediatric ruptured appendicitis: predictors and consequences. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 42(6): 934-938.
- Aprahamian CJ, Chen M, Yang Y, Lorenz RG, Harmon CM. (2007) Two-hit rat model of short bowel syndrome and sepsis: independent of total parenteral nutrition, short bowel syndrome is proinflammatory and injurious to the liver. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 42(6): 992-997.
- Tubbs RS, Frykman PK, Harmon CM, Oakes WJ, Wellons JC. (2007) An unusual sequelae of an infected persistent dermal sinus tract. Childs Nerv Syst (May), 23(5): 569-571.
- Yang Y, Chen M, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2007) Mechanism of oleoylethanolamide on fatty acid uptake in small intestine after food intake and body weight reduction. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol (Jan), 292(1): 235-241.
- Aprahamian CJ, Morgan TL, Harmon CM, Georgeson KE, Barnhart DC. (2006) U-stitch laparoscopic gastrostomy technique has a low rate of complications and allows primary button placement: experience with 461 pediatric procedures. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (Dec), 16(6): 643-649.
- Celik A, Loux TJ, Harmon CM, Saito JM, Georgeson KE, Barnhart DC. (2006) Revision Nissen fundoplication can be completed laparoscopically with a low rate of complications: a single-institution experience with 72 children. J Pediatr Surg (Dec), 41(12): 2081-2085.
- Chen M, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM, Haskell-Luevano C, Yang Y. (2006) Functional characterization of the modified melanocortin peptides responsible for ligand selectivity at the human melanocortin receptors. Peptides (Nov), 27(11): 2836-2845.
- Chen M, Celik A, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM, Yang Y. (2006) Molecular basis of melanocortin-4 receptor for AGRP inverse agonism. Regul Pept (Sep), 136(1-3): 40-49.
- Chen M, Yang YK, Loux TJ, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2006) The role of hyperglycemia in FAT/CD36 expression and function. Pediatr Surg Int (Aug), 22(8): 647-654.
- Yagmurlu A, Vernon A, Barnhart DC, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2006) Laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis: a comparison with open appendectomy. Surg Endosc (Jul), 20(7): 1051-1054.
- Robertson DJ, Harmon CM, Goldberg S. (2006) Right congenital diaphragmatic hernia associated with fusion of the liver and the lung. J Pediatr Surg (Jun), 41(6): 9-10.
- Yagmurlu A, Harmon CM, Georgeson KE. (2006) Laparoscopic cecostomy button placement for the management of fecal incontinence in children with Hirschsprung's disease and anorectal anomalies. Surg Endosc (Apr), 20(4): 624-627.
- Chen M, Aprahamian CJ, Celik A, Georgeson KE, Garvey WT, Harmon CM, Yang Y. (2006) Molecular characterization of human melanocortin-3 receptor ligand-receptor interaction. Biochemistry (Jan), 45(4): 1128-1137.
- Lawson ML, Kirk S, Mitchell T, Chen MK, Loux TJ, Daniels SR, Harmon CM, Clements RH, Garcia VF, Inge TH. (2006) One-year outcomes of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbidly obese adolescents: a multicenter study from the Pediatric Bariatric Study Group. J Pediatr Surg (Jan), 41(1): 137-143.
- Yang Y, Chen M, Loux TJ, Georgeson KE, Harmon CM. (2005) Molecular mechanism of the intracellular segments of the melanocortin-4 receptor for NDP-MSH signaling. Biochemistry (May), 44(18): 6971-6979.
- Towbin A, Inge TH, Garcia VF, Roehrig HR, Clements RH, Harmon CM, Daniels SR. (2004) Beriberi after gastric bypass surgery in adolescence. J Pediatr (Aug), 145(2): 263-267.
- Sukhotnik I, Mor-Vaknin N, Drongowski RA, Miselevich I, Coran AG, Harmon CM. (2004) Effect of dietary fat on early morphological intestinal adaptation in a rat with short bowel syndrome. Pediatr Surg Int (Jun), 20(6): 419-424.
- Sukhotnik I, Mor-Vaknin N, Drongowski RA, Coran AG, Harmon CM. (2004) Effect of dietary fat on fat absorption and concomitant plasma and tissue fat composition in a rat model of short bowel syndrome. Pediatr Surg Int (Mar), 20(3): 185-191.
Professional Memberships:
- Society of University Surgeons; National Organization (2019–present)
- Surgeon-in-Chief Forum; National Organization (2017–present)
- American College of Surgeons, Western NY Chapter; Local Organization (2015–present)
- Buffalo Pediatric Society; Local Organization (2014–present)
- Buffalo Surgical Society; Local Organization (2014–present)
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Alabama Chapter; Jefferson County Chapter, Alabama Medical Association (2013–present)
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; National Organization (2011–present)
- Alabama Medical Association; Local Organization (2003–present)
- American College of Surgeons, Alabama Chapter; Local Organization (2002–present)
- Obesity Society; National Organization (2001–present)
- Central Surgical Association; National Organization (2000–present)
- American Pediatric Surgical Association; National Organization (2000–present)
- American Physiological Society; National Organization (1999–present)
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Surgical Section; National Organization (1999–present)
- International Pediatric Endoscopy Group; International Organization (1999–present)
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract; National Organization (1999–present)
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons; National Organization (1998–present)
- American College of Surgeons; National Organization (1997–present)
- American College of Surgeons, Michigan Chapter; Local Organization (1997–present)
- American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition; National Organization (1996–present)
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons; National Organization (1995–present)
- Pennsylvania State Medical Association; Local Organization (1992–present)
- Philadelphia County Society Medical Association; Local Organization (1992–present)
- Tennessee State Medical Association; Local Organization (1990–present)
- American College of Surgeons, Tennessee Chapter; Local Organization (1989–present)
Presentations:
- "The Treatment of Childhood Obesity: A Surgeon's Perspective" Visiting Professor/Seattle Children's (2022)
- "Pediatric Surgery Update Course" Course Co-Director/Pediatric Surgery Update Course Webinar (2022)
- "Pediatric Case Debates and Controversies" American Pediatric Surgical Association (2022)
- "Controversies in Pediatric Bariatric Surgery" Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery Meeting (SAGES) (2022)
- "What's New in Adolescent Bariatric Surgery" Visting Professor/University of New Mexico Grand Rounds (2022)
- "Minimally Invasive Surgery and It's Evolution and Future in Pediatric Surgery" Visiting Professor/UT Southwestern Medical Center Grand Rounds Presentation (2022)
- "Advanced Surgical Imaging with Immunofluorescence: Thinking beyond the Biliary Tree" Course Co-Director/2022 International MIS & Pediatric Surgery Conference/The Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital (2022)
- "Pediatric Case Debates and Controversies" American Pediatric Surgical Association (2019)
- "Pediatric Gastric Interventional Surgery and Healthy Weigh Dinner Program" (2019)
- "Pediatric Gastric Interventional Surgery and Healthy Weigh Dinner Program" (2019)
- "“Surgical Case Studies”" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series (2018)
- "Pediatric Case Debates and Controversies" American Pediatric Surgical Association (2018)
- "Pediatric Resident Lecture Series, Surgical Case Studies" (2018)
- "“Management of Pediatric Obesity Including Pediatric Bariatric Surgery and the Healthy Weigh Program”" Central New York Pediatric Club (2017)
- "Pediatric Case Debates and Controversies" American Pediatric Surgical Association (2017)
- "Perioperative safety of laparoscopic surgery in pregnant patients-one surgeon‘s experience" SAGES Meeting (2017)
- "The Effect of Omegaven on Pro-Inflammatory Receptors" American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference (2017)
- "The impact of Obesity on Specialty-specific 30-day Complications in Pediatric Surgery" Academic Surgical Congress (2017)
- "Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Where Are We Today?" Baystate Department of Surgery Grand Rounds (2016)
- "Adolescent Weight Loss and Pediatric Obesity" Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Grand Rounds (2016)
- "Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Severely Obese Adolescents" Academic Surgical Congress (2016)
- "Childhood Obesity" Bariatric Symposium presented by Catholic Health (2016)
- "Neonatal Surgical Problems" Pediatric Resident Lecture Series (2016)
- "New Specialty in Equipment and Instruments" Advances in Surgical Technology Panel for Medical Students (2016)
- "Pediatric General & Thoracic Surgical Emergencies in the Newborn" UB SUNY Grand Rounds (2016)
- "Pediatric Obesity: From Genetics to Weight Loss Surgery" Medical Scientist Training Seminar (2016)
- "Pediatric Surgery Case Debates and Controversies" American Pediatric Surgical Association (2016)
- "The impact of obesity on specialty-specific 30-day complications in pediatric surgery." Academic Surgical Congress (2016)
- "The impact of Omega 3 Fatty Acids on Hepatic Proinflammatory Cytokine Signaling" American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting (2016)
- "What’s New with Appendicitis" Physician Town Hall Meeting (2016)
- "A Provocative Signal of Alcohol Use From the Teen-Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery" The Obesity Society (2015)
- "Adolescent Bariatric Surgery" UB SUNY Family Medicine Quarterly Grand Rounds (2015)
- "Advanced Techniques in Pediatric Laparoscopy" American College of Surgeons Session on Pediatric SILS (2015)
- "Bariatric Surgery: Indications & After Procedure Care" ; ; Optimum Physician Alliance Group/Primary Care Physicians (2015)
- "Gastroesophageal Reflux" Annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course 2015 (2015)
- "Impact of Omegaven TM on LPS Mediated Liver Damage" American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting (2015)
- "Pediatric Surgery Case Debates and Controversies" American Pediatric Surgical Association (2015)
- "Single Site Surgery, Minimal Access and Lesson Notes from Pediatrics" SAGES Symposium (2015)
- "Update of Adolescent Obesity" Buffalo Pediatric Society Meeting (2015)
- "Updates in Pediatric Surgery" ; ; Jamestown Primary Care (2015)
- "What’s New with Appendicitis" Pediatric Travel Club – Buffalo (2015)
- "Bariatric Surgery: From Bench to Bedside" Optimum Physician Alliance Continued Education Program (2014)
- "Weight Loss Surgery in Children" UB SUNY Grand Rounds (2014)
- "Novel Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) gene variants associated with adolescent obesity" The Obesity Society (2013)
- "Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: An Update" Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting (2012)
- "Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Where are we now?" General Surgery Grand Rounds; ; University of Alabama at Birmingham (2012)
- "Single Incision Pediatric Endosurgery (SIPES) versus Mini-laparoscopy in Neonates" 21st Annual Congress of Endosurgery in Infant and Children (2012)
- "Surgical vs Medical Treatment of Childhood Obesity”" Surgical Pediatric Anesthesiologist Lecture (2012)
- "Adolescent Bariatric Surgery" Department of Surgery Grand Rounds; Emory University; Zwiren Visiting Professor (2011)
- "Adolescent Surgery: They Look Like Adults, But Aren't the Same." Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (2011)
- "Childhood Obesity and Bariatric Surgery" ; ; Alabama Blue Cross/Blue Shield (2011)
- "Genetic Considerations Severe Childhood Obesity" American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Society, (2011)
- "Halifax to Fish Oil" Department of Surgery Grand Rounds; Emory University; Zwiren Visiting Professor (2011)
- "Bariatric Surgery in Teens" Pediatric Grand Rounds; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Children's Hospital of Alabama (2010)
- "Gastric Bypass Surgery in Children" 19th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children (2010)
- "Intestinal Rehabilitation Program at UAB/Children‘s" ; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Children‘s Hospital of Alabama (2010)
- "Neonatal Single Incisions Pediatric Endosurgery" Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (2010)
- "When to Consider Bariatric Surgery in Teens" American Academy of Pediatrics Anual Meeting (2010)
- "Controversies in Pediatric Obesity in Bariatric Surgery" 69th Annual Scientific Sessions; ; American Diabetes Association (2009)
- "Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents" Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center (2008)
- "Emergency Neonatal Gastrointestinal Surgery" ; ; Caraway Medical Center (2008)
- "Flexible Gastro-Intestinal Endoscopy Past and Present Applications in Pediatric Surgery" Society of American Gastrointestinal And Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting (2008)
- "Pediatric Obesity: Genetics to the Operating Room" Genetics Grand Rounds; ; Department of Genetics (2008)
- "Pediatric Extreme Obesity: Is Weight Loss Surgery an Option?" 2nd Annual Shoals Pediatric Update (2007)
- "Adolescent Bariatric Surgery" American Diabetes Associations Scientific Sessions (2006)
- "Genetic and Physiologic Basis for Obesity" Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Symposium; ; American Pediatric Surgical Association (2005)
- "Medical Treatment is Preferable for Adolescent Obesity" SAGES/ASBS Issues in Bariatric Surgery; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons Nutrition Course (2005)
- "Pediatric Obesity: From Genetics to the Operating Room" Nutrition for Infants, Children and Adolescents. (2004)
- "Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Obesity" Jefferson County Association of Pediatricians (2004)
- "The Pediatric Obesity Epidemic: Is There a Role for Radical Surgical Therapy?" Department of Surgery Grand Rounds; ; University of Alabama School of Medicine (2004)
- "The Pediatric Obesity Epidemic: Is There a Role for Radical Surgical Therapy?" Pediatric Surgery Grand Rounds; ; Schneider Children‘s Hospital (2004)
- "The Pediatric Obesity Epidemic: Is There a Role for Radical Surgical Therapy?" Surgery Grand Rounds; ; University of Alabama at Birmingham (2004)
- "Pediatric Laparoscopic Fundoplication Outcomes." International Pediatric Endoscopy Group (2003)
- "Re-operative Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery" Re-operative Laparoscopic Surgery Post Graduate Course; ; Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (2003)
- "Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus" Neonatal Surgery Conference (2002)
- "ECMO Physiology" ECMO Conference (2002)
- "Management of Ovarian Problems" World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery; ; Advanced Miniature Access Surgery for Pediatric Surgeons in Training Course (2002)
- "Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy" Advances Miniature Access Surgery for Pediatric Surgeons in Training; World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (2002)
- "Intestinal Adaptation: Influence of Enteral Lipids" Child Health Investigative Forum (2001)
Service Activities:
- ; Anesthesia Chair Search Comm (2023–present)
- ; Pediatric Chair Serach Committee (2023–present)
- Review papers for journal; Review manuscripts for Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy (2022–present)
- Provide direction and support in the department of surgery for career development and academic promotion; Faculty Development and Promotions Committee (2020–present)
- ; American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) /Industry Relations Committee (2017–present)
- ; Clinical Competence Committees General Surgery Residency (2017–present)
- ; Co-Chair Development Committee, IPEG (2015–2023)
- ; Clinical Competence to Pediatric Surgery Fellowship (2014–present)
- ; Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery (2014–present)
- ; Past President's Committee (2014–present)
- ; Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgery (SAGES)/Program Committee (2009–present)
- Review abstracts and organize program; International Pediatric Surgery Group Program Committee (2000–present)
- ; Outcomes and Research Committee (2000–present)
- ; SAGES/Pediatric Liasion Committee (2000–present)