Adam C. Alder

Adam C. Alder, MD is a pediatric surgeon holding academic and leadership roles at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and Children's Health. He serves as Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Children's Health - Plano and Director of the internationally recognized Center for Pectus and Chest Wall Anomalies, a collaboration between UTSW and Children's Health. His clinical expertise spans pediatric and neonatal surgery, including thoracic and general surgery, surgical oncology, minimally invasive/robotic approaches, and chest wall anomaly correction. He leads a team of pediatric surgeons in North Texas and actively develops clinical research initiatives through the Center for Advanced Research in Surgery.

Education: Tulane University School of Medicine (2002), General Surgery Residency at UTSW/Parkland Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at Children's Medical Center/UTSW. He completed the NIH-funded CTSA Clinical Scholars Program and holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery's Division of Pediatric Surgery.

Research focuses on pediatric appendicitis etiology, cardiac MRI applications in pectus excavatum, and clinical advancements in chest wall anomalies. Notable contributions include pioneering the Dynamic Compression Bracing System for pectus patients and advancing evidence-based trauma care through the ATOMAC consortium.

Professional activities include leadership roles in surgical societies and grants from UTSW's Department of Surgery. His surgical practice spans Dallas and Plano campuses, emphasizing both clinical innovation and compassionate patient care.