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Diana Diesen, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Dallas, TX, Children's Medical Center Dallas

DianaLeighDiesenMDFACS

Pediatric (General) Surgery • Dallas, TX

Associate Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Overview of Dr. Diesen

I am an aceademic pediatric surgeon with a busy clinical practice and a strong interest in education and clinical research.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2011 - 2013
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2011
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Major: Psychology; Minor: Religious Studies, with High Distinction, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2004 - 2011
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • D Magazine Best Doctors 2023 D Magazine, 2023
  • D Magazine Best Doctors 2022 D Magazine, 2022
  • D Magazine Best Doctors 2021 D Magazine, 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Portal Venous Gas and Pneumatosis Intestinalis.  
    Diesen DL, Blazer DG., Journal of Surgical Radiology. 2011 Jan 1; 2 (1).
  • Popliteal Artery Injury.  
    Diesen DL, Cox MW., Journal of Surgical Radiology. 2011 July (2) 316-317.
  • The impact of goal setting and goal orientation on performance during a clerkship surgical skills training program  
    Gardner A. Diesen DL. Scott DJ, Hogg D, Heurta S, American Journal of Surgery, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • The SAGES Manual of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery 
    Chapter: 30 Laparoscopic Lysis of Adhesions for Pediatric Bowel Obstruction 
    Page 401 - 412Melody R Saeman & Diana L DiesenEditors: Walsh, Danielle S., Ponsky, Todd A., Bruns, Nicholas E. (Eds.).Springer, SwitzerlandEdition 1,2017
  • The SAGES Manual of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery 
    Chapter: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia, Cholelithiasis, and Cholecystitis 
    Page 551 - 564Moriah M Hagopian and Diana L DiesenEditors: Walsh, Danielle S., Ponsky, Todd A., Bruns, Nicholas E. (Eds.).Springer, SwitzerlandEdition 1,2017
  • The Surgery of Childhood tumors 
    Chapter: Head and neck tumors 
    Diesen DL, Skinner MA.Editors: Carachi & Grosfeld.SpringerEdition 3,2016
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Abstracts/Posters

  • A new selective assay for S-nitrosohemoglobin (SNO-Hb) via reduction in CuCl/cysteine
    Doctor A, Workman L, Diesen D, Gelbke M, Gaston B., AJRCCM 2002; 165(8): A516.Poster presentation at American Thoracic Society International Conference, 2002. Atlanta, Ga.
  • A Proposed Study of Tissuelink as an Effective Hemostatic Tool
    Diesen DL, Sabesan V, Broomer B, Richardson W, White W, Hill SE, Presentation at SABA (Society for the Advancement of Blood Management). Transfusion September 2008; 48, 2045.
  • The Observation Period in the Emergency Department after Accidental Pediatric Blunt Head Injury: Is it really Necessary?
    Long RA, Diesen DL, Robertson B, Leonard D, Nesiama, JO, Children’s Medical Center Dallas Research Week, 5/2016
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Lectures

  • Panel: All grown up! Managing Adults with Congenital Surgical Anomalies. Anomalies of Rotation and Abdominal wall defects. 
    1/1/2017
  • How to give a site visit. UTSW PD Advisory Council Meeting. December 12, 2016. Dallas. Tx. 
    UTSW Program Director's Advisory Council Meeting. Dallas. Tx. - 12/12/2016
  • How to give a site visit. 
    Dallas, TX - 1/12/2016
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Other

  • Pediatric Thyroid Disorders 
    DL Diesen, Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery
    https://www.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=79925
    2016
  • Perineal Injuries in Children. 
    Vaughan N, Diesen DL, Pediatric Soc of Greater Dallas newsletter
    1/1/2016
  • Pediatric Enhanced Recovery Pathway 
    Diesen DL, SAGES
    http://www.sages.org/enhanced-recovery/enhanced-recovery-for-pediatric-surgery/
    1/1/2016
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Diana Diesen, Dr. Diana Diesen, MD, Dr. D Diesen, Dr. Diana Leigh Diesen