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David E. Skarda, MD, MBA, serves as Associate Professor (Clinical) in the Department of Surgery and Adjunct Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. As a board-certified pediatric surgeon at Primary Children's Hospital (Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah) and St. Vincent Hospital (Billings, Montana), he is the sole DaVinci robot-certified pediatric surgeon in the Intermountain West, specializing in minimally invasive and robotic techniques for children from infancy through adolescence.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. in Molecular Biology/Chemistry from Brigham Young University
- M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva
- General Surgery Residency at University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at The Ohio State University - Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Additional fellowships in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Infectious Disease, and Surgical Critical Care Research at University of Minnesota
- MBA from University of Utah
Dr. Skarda's clinical expertise spans elective procedures including hernia repairs, cholecystectomy, G-tube management, and robotic surgeries for reflux, MALS, SMA, and chest wall deformities, alongside emergent care for appendicitis, intestinal obstructions, and congenital anomalies. His research focuses on quality improvement in pediatric surgical outcomes, with particular emphasis on opioid stewardship, appendicitis management protocols, and health disparities. He actively employs natural language processing for surgical complication surveillance and contributes to environmental sustainability initiatives in operating rooms.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals consistent themes in surgical outcomes research, including:
- Development of evidence-based protocols for antibiotic use and CT scan reduction in appendicitis
- Examination of racial disparities in post-discharge surgical care
- Innovation in machine learning applications for infection surveillance
- Business and operational aspects of pediatric surgical practice
- Pandemic-era adaptations in surgical management
Dr. Skarda collaborates extensively through national organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery and APSA Quality and Safety Committee. His leadership in multidisciplinary teams addresses complex conditions like median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) and superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA), emphasizing patient education and telemedicine accessibility. He maintains active clinical practice with 2025 patient reviews highlighting his compassionate care and thorough consultations.