AndreHebraMD
General Surgery • Fort Myers, FLPediatric General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Physician
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Office
Golisano Children's Hospital
Lee Physician Group
Fort Myers, FL 33908Phone+1 239-343-6050- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. André Hebra joined Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital in April of 2021. His past leadership experiences include Chief Medical Officer of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida (2016-2021) and Surgeon-in-Chief and endowed Chair of Pediatric Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (2007-2016).
Dr. Hebra has held academic appointments in the past at the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of South Florida. Dr. Hebra received his M.D. degree in 1987 from the Medical University of South Carolina where he also completed his internship and residency in General Surgery. Dr. Hebra is a pioneer in the early development of laparoscopic surgical techniques and has a special interest in the field of minimal access surgery & robotic surgery.
Following residency, he pursued pediatric surgery and critical care training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He is board certified in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Critical Care. He has obtained additional training in physician leadership at the Harvard School of Public Health and from the American Association of Physician Leadership.
Dr. Hebra has received several awards/honors in his career, including a Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service from the US Navy. He is an active member of AOA. He has been recognized as a teacher and mentor to many students, residents and faculty. He has had more than 100 publications of peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters. He has received awards for original research and excellence in teaching. He has been regularly ranked in “Best Doctors in America” and has consistently received top rankings in patient satisfaction surveys.
Dr. Hebra has been a guest speaker to numerous scientific organizations nationally and abroad. He has devoted his professional career to the care of children with great emphasis on the use of minimally invasive techniques, particularly for pectus malformations.
Education & Training
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1993 - 1995
Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992- Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
SC State Medical License 1988 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1992 - 1996- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical University of South Carolina, 1989
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2016
- Top Doctor Award Castle Connolly, 2014-2016
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 7 citationsPectus bar removal - why, when, where and how.Frank-Martin Haecker, Andre Hebra, Marcelo Martinez Ferro> ;Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2021 Mar 1
- 7 citationsLong-term outcomes of pediatric laparoscopic needled-assisted inguinal hernia repair: A 10-year experience.Denise I. Garcia, Charles Baker, Sahil Patel, Andre Hebra, Robert A. Cina, Christian J. Streck, Aaron P. Lesher> ;Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2021 Jan 1
- 11 citationsMinor and Major Complications Related to Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum.Andre Hebra> ;European Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2018 Aug 1
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Journal Articles
- Celiac Disease and Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosed in a Pediatric Patient with Hirschsprung DiseaseMenchise AN, Condino AA, Levitt MA, Hebra A, Wilsey MJ, Fetal Pediatr Pathol, 1/1/2013
- Management of Plastibell circumcision ring migration and glans penis incarcerationA W Smith, A Hebra, J M Mansfield, C J Streck, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2013
- Abdominal compartment syndrome in a three year old child following a severe burn injuryStreit S, Hebra A, J Pediatr Surg, 1/1/2013
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Pediatric Surgical AssociationMember
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- German, Portuguese
Hospital Affiliations
Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, Florida
External Links
- Hebra & MUSC Pediatric Surgeryhttp://academicdepartments.musc.edu/surgery/divisions/pediatric/index.htm
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