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Shawn Safford, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Lemoyne, PA, UPMC Harrisburg

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Pediatric (General) Surgery Lemoyne, PA

Pediatric Trauma Surgery

Medical Director of Pediatric Services, UPMC Central PA Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh

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Summary

  • Dr. Shawn Safford is a pediatric surgeon in Harrisburg, PA and is affiliated with UPMC Children's in Harrisburg. He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in pediatric general surgery and minimally invasive surgery and is experienced in clinical research, pediatric general surgery, neonatal surgery, and neonatal intensive care. The focus on his research is application of technology to reduce error and improve expertise.

Education & Training

  • Penn State University, College of Science
    Penn State University, College of ScienceM.A.S., Applied Statistics, 2010 - 2014
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2006 - 2008
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2005
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998 - 1999
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1997
  • Penn State University, College of Science
    Penn State University, College of ScienceB.S., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cum Laude, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2010 - 2018
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Outstanding Scholar Alumni Award Penn State University, 2014
  • Innovative Research Award American Pediatric Surgery Association, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Evaluation of intestinal viability using 3-CCD image enhancement technology in a pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy model.
    Millendez M, Crane NJ, Elster EA, and Safford SD, American Pediatric Surgical Association, Palm Springs, CA, 1/1/2011
  • Quantification and functional assessment of biomechanical intestinal lengthening.
    Safford SD, Estes B, Guilak F, Freemerman AJ, Safford KM, Goyeau D, and Skinner MA, Peter Paul Rickham Prize Session, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Oxford, England, 1/1/2004
  • Decreased E-cadherin expression correlates with higher stage of disease.
    Safford SD, Freemerman AJ, Langdon S, Bentley R, Goyeau D, Grundy PE, and Skinner MA, British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, Oxford, England, 1/1/2004
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Lectures

  • Abdominal injury in children. (Invited Faculty) 
    Anchorage, AK - 1/1/2014
  • Cervical spine injury. (Invited Faculty) 
    Akron, OH - 1/1/2014
  • Humanitarian response in a disaster-Haiti 2010. (Invited Faculty) 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2011
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Authored Content

  • Endoscopic Biliary Stent Placement for Anastomotic Stricture Following Esophageal Atresia Repair in InfantMay 2018
  • Endoscopic Biliary Stent Placement for Anastomotic Stricture Following Esophageal Atresia Repair in InfantMay 2018

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