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Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Pediatric General Surgery

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center's pediatric general surgery service enables children and their families to be treated closer to home for most routine surgeries in children and infants, such as inguinal hernias, minor trauma, appendicitis, gallbladder disease and removal of masses. Our specialists can perform the latest minimally invasive procedures.

Q&A With a Pediatric Surgeon

Appendicitis in Children

Johns Hopkins pediatric surgeon Clint Cappiello, M.D., explains what an appendicitis is, the symptoms and treatment options for infants and children.

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Inguinal Hernias in Children

Johns Hopkins pediatric surgeon Clint Cappiello, M.D., explains what an inguinal hernia is, the symptoms and treatment options for infants and children.

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Pediatric Surgeons at Johns Hopkins Howard County

  • Clint Daniel Cappiello, M.D.

    • Director, Pediatric Surgery Residency Education
    • Director, Pediatric Surgery Delivery Systems
    • Associate Director, Surgery Clerkship
    • Section Head, Pediatric Surgery Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
    • Assistant Professor of Surgery

  • Erica Imogene Hodgman, M.D.

    • Director, Pediatric Burn Program
    • Assistant Professor of Surgery