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Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Pediatric Esophageal Center

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: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

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

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

    Expertise: Anti-Reflux Surgery, Congenital Pulmonary Malformations, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophageal Surgery, Fetal Surgery

  • 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: Biliary Diseases, Esophageal Diseases, Pancreatic Auto Islet Transplant, Pancreatic Diseases, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Cathy Baldino, N.P.

Clinical Coordinator, Pediatric Esophageal Center

Cathy Baldino, N.P.

Areas of Expertise

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Esophageal Center Q&A with Dr. Shaun Kunisaki

Dr. Kunisaki discusses the types of disorders treated at the pediatric esophageal center, common procedures and what makes our center unique.

- Watch on YouTube

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: 

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
[email protected]