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Danielle Walsh, MD, General Surgery, Lexington, KY

Danielle S. Walsh MD

Pediatric General Surgery, Clinical Informatics


Pediatric Surgeon

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  • 740 S Limestone Ste 201Lexington, KY 40536

  • Phone+1 859-218-2522

  • Fax+1 859-323-3918

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Summary

  • Danielle Walsh, MD, is a healthcare professional based in Lexington, KY, specializing in general surgery with subspecialties in pediatric general surgery and clinical informatics. She completed her medical education at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1995 and pursued a residency in surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Children's National Hospital/George Washington University. Currently, she is a Professor and Vice Chair for Quality and Process Improvement at the University of Kentucky, a Pediatric Surgeon at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, and a Chief Medical Officer at Pirate Surgery, PLLC. She is experienced in laparoscopy, healthcare quality, and pediatric surgery, among other areas. Her research includes publications on ergonomic practices in surgery and the application of artificial intelligence in clinical practices. She is recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Education & Training

  • Children's National Hospital/George Washington University
    Children's National Hospital/George Washington UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2002 - 2004
  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2002
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine
    University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2004 - 2028
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2022 - 2027
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2027
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • Clinical Informatics
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • USMLE Step 1 Scoring System Change to Pass/Fail—Perspective of a Program Director 
    Association of Women Surgeons, Washington Colony (Historical), Washington - 10/6/2013
  • 2013 AWS Annual Conference 
    Association of Women Surgeons, Washington Colony (Historical), Washington - 10/6/2013

Press Mentions

  • Surgery Outcomes Can Vary Wildly for the Same Procedure. This AI Platform Is Changing That
    Surgery Outcomes Can Vary Wildly for the Same Procedure. This AI Platform Is Changing ThatMay 9th, 2024
  • GI Societies Advise FDA on Duodenoscope Reprocessing
    GI Societies Advise FDA on Duodenoscope ReprocessingJanuary 2nd, 2020
  • Patient Loss: Surgeons Describe How They Cope
    Patient Loss: Surgeons Describe How They CopeFebruary 1st, 2015

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