David J. Worhunsky, MD, FACS

4.93 out of 5
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Are you a physician?
Refer a Patient

Specialties

Conditions

  • 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
    • Neuroendocrine tumors

Procedures Performed

Related Services

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 Surgery
  • fixes empty view field issue
    Pediatric Surgeon David Worhunsky Explains What Inspires Him - UK HealthCare

Training & Education

Degree

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, Stanford, Calif.

Certifications and Special Training

American Academy of Pediatrics
American Board of Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Pediatric Surgical Association
Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Insurance Information

Insurance policies can vary widely. Please check with your doctor/clinic for specific insurance information before your visit or procedure to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs.

See list of insurers

Ratings & Reviews

4.93 out of 5
5 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

  • Patient Review

    -
    Fantastic staff from beginning to end!

    Patient Review

    -
    Dr. Worhunsky was phenomenal throughout the entire ordeal. He made a traumatic experience much better, reassured us, and explained everything so well.

    Patient Review

    -
    *Dr. Worhunsky is great. Really cares about his patients and is proactive in treatment and very thorough.

    Patient Review

    -
    *Dr. Worhunsky is great. He is very thorough yet speaks clearly and directly in a way that a non-medical person can understand. He engages with my child on his level. And makes him comfortable.

    Patient Review

    -
    *Dr. Worhunsky is excellent. He is through and reassuring and is very kind. Highly recommend.