The Pediatric Esophageal Center specializes in treatment of the full spectrum of esophageal disorders in infants and children, including esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, caustic injuries, achalasia and congenital esophageal stenosis. Our specialists have treated patients from all over the country and from around the world. Because every child’s esophageal problem is unique, our goal is to develop a customized treatment plan specific to the patient's needs.

Our Team

Sean Steven Barnes, M.D., M.B.A.

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

 

Shaun Michael Kunisaki, M.D., M.Sc.

Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Endowed Professor
Associate Chief, Strategy & Integration, General Pediatric Surgery
Director, Pediatric Esophageal Surgery, Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Associate Professor of Surgery

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Anti-Reflux Surgery, Congenital Pulmonary Malformations, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophageal Surgery, Fetal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery, Neonatal Congenital Anomalies, Neonatal Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

 

Maureen A. Lefton-Greif, Ph.D., M.A.

Director, Johns Hopkins Feeding/Swallowing Disorders Program
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders

 

Kenneth Ng, D.O.

Director of Endoscopy
Medical Director, Pediatric Pancreas Center
Co-Medical Director, Pediatric Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Auto Transplantation Program (TPIAT)
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Biliary Diseases, Esophageal Diseases, Pancreatic Auto Islet Transplant, Pancreatic Diseases, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Therapeutic Endoscopy

 

Cathy Baldino, N.P.

Clinical Coordinator, Pediatric Esophageal Center

A Multidisciplinary Approach

Each patient receives a comprehensive evaluation by providers working together in a multidisciplinary team. Our specialists are leading national experts in a variety of disciplines, including general pediatric surgery, gastroenterology, otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), anesthesiology and radiology. We use the latest technologies and minimally invasive surgical techniques when appropriate.

Contact Us

Cathy Baldino, N.P.
Clinical Coordinator of the Pediatric Esophageal Center
443-287-1853
cbaldin1@jhmi.edu