Justin P. Wagner

Dr. Justin P. Wagner is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He practices at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, specializing in Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Wagner completed his medical education at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, residency in General Surgery at UCLA, and fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Dr. Wagner's research interests focus on domestic and international surgical education, technological innovation in surgical training, and engineering novel treatments for aganglionic and dysganglionic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. His work spans surgical education methodology, pediatric gastrointestinal disorders, and innovative surgical techniques for congenital anomalies.

Analysis of Dr. Wagner's publications reveals a strong emphasis on pediatric surgical education innovation, particularly in remote and international settings, as well as significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions like Hirschsprung's disease. His recent work (2023-2025) shows increasing focus on quality improvement in surgical procedures and organizational change in academic medicine.

• Super doctors, Southern California, 2025
• Southern California Super Doctor, Super Doctors®, 2025
• Southern California Rising Stars, Super Doctors®, 2023, 2024
• Deb DaRosa Career Development Scholarship, Association for Surgical Education, 2024-2025
• Linnea Hauge, PhD Promising Educational Scholar Award

Dr. Wagner has been actively involved in surgical education, developing innovative assessment tools and remote training methodologies. His work with wearable technology like Google Glass for surgical teleproctoring demonstrates his commitment to leveraging technology for global surgical education. He has contributed to the development of competency-based assessment systems for surgical residents and clerkship students.

Dr. Wagner's clinical work focuses on surgically correctable birth defects, inguinal hernia, Hirschsprung's disease, thoracoscopic pectus deformities repair, chest wall disorders, necrotizing enterocolitis, umbilical hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula, and congenital anomalies of the abdominal wall.