David M. Gourlay MD
Professor of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin Surgeon-in-Chief, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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9000 W Wisconsin Ave# PediatriMilwaukee, WI 53226
Phone+1 414-266-6550
Fax+1 414-266-6579
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Summary
- Dr. David Gourlay is a pediatric general surgeon based in Milwaukee, WI, specializing in conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux, appendicitis, necrotizing enterocolitis, umbilical hernia, and biliary atresia. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Wisconsin, followed by a residency in surgery at the University of Washington, and a fellowship in pediatric surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. Since 2006, he has been a professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Gourlay has contributed to several publications, focusing on surgical pathways and pediatric trauma management, with several of his works being cited by other publications. He has received numerous honors, including the Top Doctor award from M Magazine and Milwaukee Magazine, and was recognized as a "40 Under 40" by the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2004 - 2006
University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2004- Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2004 - 2027
IA State Medical License 2015 - 2019
WA State Medical License 2000 - 2005
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor M Magazine, 2016-2023
- Top Doctor's Award Milwaukee Magazine, 2014-2023
- Top Doctor’s Award Milwaukee Magazine, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Facilitating use of same-day discharge after appendectomy in children: Implementation of an evidence-based post-operative pathway.Radek Buss, Emmanuel L Abebrese, Kathleen Leack, Jose H Salazar, David M Gourlay
American Journal of Surgery. 2025-09-01 - 1 citationsScreening ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis detection in high-risk pediatric trauma.Amanda B Witte, Kyle Van Arendonk, Richard A Falcone Jr, Suzanne Moody, Heather A Hartman
Pediatric Surgery International. 2025-04-24 - 1 citationsProspective Outcomes of Standardized Non-operative Management of Pancreatic Trauma With Ductal Injury in Children: Less is More.Bindi Naik-Mathuria, Peter F Ehrlich, Mauricio A Escobar Jr, Richard Falcone, Ankush Gosain
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2025-01-01
Press Mentions
- Your Guide to the Top Doctors in the Milwaukee AreaJune 1st, 2022
Pediatric and Congenital Colorectal Diseases in the Adult PatientFebruary 25th, 2018
Grant Support
- The Effect of Breast Milk NADPH Oxidase Activity on NecrotizingClinical Translational Science Institute2014–Present
Committees
- Committee Member, Program Committee - Association of Academic Surgeons 2013 - Present
- Committee Member, Military Committee - Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma 2013 - Present
- Member, Pediatric Trauma Committee - American Pediatric Surgery Association 2010 - Present
- Committee Member, Publication Committee - American Pediatric Surgical Association 2014 - 2016
- Committee Member, Membership Committee - Association of Academic Surgeons 2010 - 2013
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- CHW Physician Directoryhttp://www.chw.org/physician-directory/g/gourlay-david-m/
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