
Charles M Leys MD MSCI, FACS, FAAP
Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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600 Highland AveMadison, WI 53792
Phone+1 608-263-6420
Fax+1 608-263-0440
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Education & Training
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2007 - 2009
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2007
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2013 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2009 - 2013
TN State Medical License 2003 - 2005
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Is Appendiceal Cancer a Risk of Nonoperative Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Appendicitis?Alexa G Turpin, Lindsey Asti, Carley Lutz, Jacqueline M Saito, Grace Z Mak
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2026-01-01 - Use of Ovarian Tumor Markers in Prediction of Malignancy Risk in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients.Anna M Lin, Katherine C Bergus, Josh Bricker, Mary Fallat, S Paige Hertweck
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2025-11-01 - 1 citationsImplementation of a Contrast Challenge Algorithm for Adhesive Small Bowel Obstructions in Children: A Prospective, Multi-Institutional Study.K Elizabeth Speck, Nikhil R Shah, Kyle Van Arendonk, Nathan S Rubalcava, Ronald B Hirschl
Annals of Surgery. 2025-06-09
Press Mentions
Using Antibiotics Alone to Treat Children with Appendicitis Is a Cost-Effective and Safe Alternative to Surgery, Study ShowsNovember 26th, 2024
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