David P. Mooney

David P. Mooney is a Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric surgeon specializing in trauma care at Boston Children's Hospital. His extensive research focuses on improving pediatric trauma systems, evaluating regional differences in care, and developing evidence-based guidelines for pediatric injury management.

• MD from St. Louis University School of Medicine (1985)
• MPH from Harvard School of Public Health (2006)
• Completed residency at Medical Center Hospital of Vermont
• Fellowship at Children's Mercy Hospital

Dr. Mooney's research spans pediatric trauma epidemiology, splenic injury management, accident prevention, and global surgical care delivery. His work has significantly influenced practice guidelines for pediatric trauma care across the United States and internationally, with recent focus on global surgical systems in low- and middle-income countries, particularly Brazil.

His publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work on pediatric splenic injuries to broader systems-level research examining trauma care delivery, resource allocation, and healthcare policy impacts on surgical outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on global health applications and pandemic response in surgical systems.

• Member of Massachusetts State Trauma Committee
• Member of Verification Review Committee of American College of Surgeons' Committee on Trauma
• Past-chair of trauma committee of American Pediatric Academy Association
• Member of Section on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention of American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Mooney has led numerous multicenter studies examining pediatric trauma care patterns and outcomes. His research on splenic injury management has been particularly influential in establishing non-operative approaches as standard care. His recent work has expanded to evaluate global surgical systems, with significant focus on Brazil's universal healthcare system and surgical care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has developed and implemented trauma training programs internationally to improve pediatric trauma care capacity.