James Eric Stein

James Eric Stein, MD, is a Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Southern California, with primary clinical affiliation at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). His expertise spans pediatric surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, and complex congenital anomaly management, serving as a key contributor to CHLA's surgical oncology program.

Research interests demonstrate deep specialization in:

• Outcomes optimization for pediatric liver tumors and hepatoblastoma
• Surgical approaches to pulmonary metastasectomy in osteosarcoma
• Opioid-sparing analgesia techniques including epidural and cryoablation
• ECMO management protocols for congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Minimally invasive surgical innovation in pediatric oncology

Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals critical trends: genomic characterization of hepatocellular neoplasms, validation of reduced opioid protocols through intercostal cryoablation, and refinement of surgical timing for CDH repair post-ECMO. His work consistently bridges technical surgical innovation with measurable improvements in patient outcomes, particularly in pain management and oncologic resection.