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Colleen Fitzpatrick, MD, General Surgery, New Hyde Park, NY, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

ColleenMarieFitzpatrickMD

General Surgery New Hyde Park, NY

Pediatric General Surgery

Surgeon in Chief, Division Chief, Fellowship Program Director

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Education & Training

  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2006 - 2008
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2006
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1999
  • University of Miami
    University of MiamiB.S., Biomedical Engineering, Cum Laude, 1991 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2012 - 2021
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2006 - 2010
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Ambassador's Choice Award Nominee SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, 2016
  • Achievement Medal US Air Force, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Optimal Timing of Cholecystectomy in Children with Gallstone Pancreatitis  
    Badru, F MD, MPH, Saxena, S MD, Breeden, R, Bourdillon, M, Fitzpatrick C MD, Chatoorgoon, K MD, Greenspon, J MD, Vane D MBA, Villalona, GA MD, Journal of Surgical Research, 1/1/2017
  • Imaging for acute appendicitis at nonpediatric centers exposes children to excess radiation  
    Badru F, Piening N, To A, Xu P, Fitzpatrick C, Chatoorgoon K, Villalona G, Greenspon J, Journal of Surgical Research, 1/1/2017
  • Imaging prior to transfer to designated pediatric trauma center (PTCs) exposes children to excess radiation  
    Puckett Y, Bonacorsi L, Caley M, Farmakis S, Fitzpatrick CM, Greenspon J, Vane D, J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 1/5/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Screening laboratory testing in asymptomatic minor pediatric blunt trauma leads to unnecessary needle sticks.
    Badru F, Saxena S, Munoz Abraham A S, Osei H, Starr DS, Perry X, Piening N, Breeden R, Greenspon J, Fitzpatrick C, Villalona G, Chatoorgoon K, Saint Louis University, Pediatric Science Days 2018 Research Symposium, 1/26/2018
  • Abscess and symptoms duration on initial presentation are predictors of outcomes in children with complicated appendicitis.
    Badru F, Osei H, Munoz-Abraham AS, Saxena S, Gibbons M, Piening N, Greenspon J, Chatoorgoon K, Fitzpatrick CM, Villalona GA, Saint Louis University, Pediatric Science Days 2018 Research Symposium, 1/26/2018
  • Spontaneous intestinal perforation: multicenter retrospective comparison of outcomes between primary peritoneal drain versus primary laparotomy with stoma and evaluati...
    Saxena S, Ahle S, Badru F, Munoz-Abraham A S, Damle R, Osei H, Bathia A, Chatoorgoon K, Gingalewski C, Greenspon J, Hamilton N Fitzpatrick C, Stitelman D, Strand M, Vi..., Saint Louis University, Pediatric Science Days 2018 Research Symposium, 1/26/2018
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Lectures

  • "From There to Here, How My Unplanned Career is Leading Me to Antarctica" 
    Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO - 1/20/2018
  • "Pediatric Trauma Cases" 
    St. Louis, MO - 1/15/2018
  • "Trauma Cases" 
    St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis, MO - 1/26/2017
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Authored Content

  • Summer In the SouthJanuary 2019

Press Mentions

  • Northwell Announces Pediatric Surgery Program at South Shore University Hospital
    Northwell Announces Pediatric Surgery Program at South Shore University HospitalFebruary 1st, 2024

Professional Memberships

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