Eric R. Scaife

Eric R. Scaife, MD is Professor in the Department of Surgery and Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Board-certified in both General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, he practices primarily at Primary Children’s Hospital and associated outpatient clinics along the Wasatch Front and in Montana.

Education & Training:

• MD – University of Wisconsin Medical School
• BS – Zoology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Internship & Residency in General Surgery – University of Utah School of Medicine
• Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery – St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Research & Clinical Focus:
Dr. Scaife’s scholarly work and bedside practice span the full spectrum of pediatric surgery, with particular depth in pediatric trauma, pediatric surgical oncology (Wilms’ tumor, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, liver and neuro-endocrine tumors), and minimally invasive techniques. Additional areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, congenital chest-wall deformities (pectus excavatum/carinatum), neonatal diaphragmatic hernia, and pediatric endocrine surgery of the thyroid, adrenal, and pancreas.

Across more than 20 peer-reviewed publications from 2008-2021, his research has emphasized improving trauma systems, refining diagnostic protocols such as FAST ultrasound, advancing minimally invasive approaches, and assessing long-term functional outcomes after complex pediatric surgical conditions.

Honors & Certifications:

• American Board of Surgery – General Surgery
• American Board of Surgery – Pediatric Surgery

Clinical Affiliations & Outreach:
Dr. Scaife delivers care at multiple Primary Children’s Hospital sites (Salt Lake City, Lehi) and collaborates with regional partners such as St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana, extending subspecialty pediatric surgical expertise to underserved areas.