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Dave Lal, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Wauwatosa, WI, Aurora Sinai Medical Center

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Pediatric (General) Surgery • Wauwatosa, WI

Pediatric Trauma Surgery, Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Surgical Oncology

Professor, Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin

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Summary

  • Dr. Dave R. Lal is a Pediatric Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Wisconsin, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, and Ascension Southeast Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph's Campus. He received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, General Surgery training at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics followed by fellowships in Pediatric Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery at University of Washington and Pediatric Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Lal has been in practice for 19 years. He is experienced in pediatric surgical oncology including neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma and Wilms tumors, neonatal surgery such as esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula and other birth anomalies, and advanced minimally invasive operations for conditions such as achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux and inflammatory bowel disease to name a few.

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2005 - 2007
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2004 - 2005
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2019
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2004 - 2007
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Nonoperative Management Using Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy with Treatment Success and Disability Days in Children with Uncomplicated ...  
    Peter C Minneci, Jacqueline M Saito, Ronald B Hirschl, Samir Gadepalli, Michael A Helmrath, Jonathan E Kohler, Thomas T Sato, Dave R Lal, Rashmi Kabre, Mary E Fallat, ..., JAMA
  • Infants with Esophageal Atresia and Right Aortic Arch: Characteristics and Outcomes from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium  
    Dave R Lal, Samir K Gadepalli, Cynthia D Downard, Peter C Minneci, Steven Bruch, Katherine J Deans, Mary E Fallat, Jason D Fraser, Julia Grabowski, Michael A Helmrath,..., Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Authored Content

  • Association of Nonoperative Management Using Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy with Treatment Success and Disability Days in Children with Uncomplicated AppendicitisJuly 2020
  • Association of Nonoperative Management Using Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy with Treatment Success and Disability Days in Children with Uncomplicated AppendicitisJuly 2020
  • Association of Nonoperative Management Using Antibiotic Therapy vs Laparoscopic Appendectomy with Treatment Success and Disability Days in Children with Uncomplicated AppendicitisJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Your Guide to the Top Doctors in the Milwaukee Area
    Your Guide to the Top Doctors in the Milwaukee AreaJune 1st, 2022
  • So Far, COVID-19 Hasn’t Overwhelmed Southeastern Wisconsin’s Hospitals
    So Far, COVID-19 Hasn’t Overwhelmed Southeastern Wisconsin’s HospitalsMay 3rd, 2020
  • Coronavirus in Wisconsin: Historical Updates from April 4-11
    Coronavirus in Wisconsin: Historical Updates from April 4-11April 12th, 2020
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Dr. Dave Lal, Dr. Dave Lal, MD, Dr. D Lal, Dr. Dave Raj Lal