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Douglas C. Barnhart, MD, MSPH is a Professor of Surgery and Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He practices pediatric surgery at Primary Children's Hospital and Primary Children's-Riverton in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional clinical services at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana. His clinical practice encompasses all common pediatric surgical problems with a focus on minimal access techniques.
Dr. Barnhart's research interests center on pediatric surgical oncology (particularly Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma), minimally invasive approaches for congenital lung lesions, inflammatory bowel disease, chest wall deformities, and pediatric endocrine surgery. He has a special interest in feeding access and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in children with neurologic problems, as well as pediatric trauma surgery. His academic work demonstrates a commitment to improving surgical outcomes and patient care through evidence-based practice.
An analysis of Dr. Barnhart's recent publications reveals a strong focus on quality improvement in pediatric surgery, surgical outcomes research, and specific clinical areas including appendicitis management, antireflux procedures, and pediatric oncology. His work frequently appears in leading pediatric surgical journals such as the Journal of Pediatric Surgery and Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, often in collaboration with national quality improvement initiatives like the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)-Pediatric.
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
- Member of the Children's Oncology Group
Dr. Barnhart serves as an active contributor to national surgical quality initiatives and has been involved in developing verification standards through the American College of Surgeons Children's Surgery Verification Program. His work demonstrates a commitment to optimizing multidisciplinary surgical care for pediatric patients and improving healthcare delivery systems. He is particularly focused on working with parents to shorten hospital stays for children while maintaining high-quality care.
Dr. Barnhart is affiliated with the Pediatric Surgery division within the Department of Surgery at Primary Children's Hospital, where he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for children requiring surgical intervention.
