Michael G. Caty

Michael G. Caty, MD, MMM, is the Robert Pritzker Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, serving as Chief of the Section of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital since 2012. His expertise spans neonatal surgery, thoracic surgery, intestinal motility disorders, and minimally invasive pediatric procedures.

• BS, Boston College (1981)
• MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School (1985)
• Residency, University of Michigan Hospitals (1991)
• Fellowship, Children’s Hospital of Boston (1993)
• MMM, Carnegie Mellon University (2010)

Dr. Caty focuses on complex pediatric surgeries, particularly tracheal/esophageal interventions and ano-rectal malformation reconstruction. His research explores surgical education frameworks, informed consent methodologies, and cross-disciplinary links between endocrine disorders (e.g., polycystic ovarian syndrome) and surgical pathologies (e.g., pilonidal disease).

His 2020–2025 publications highlight quality improvement in appendicitis care, neonatal cardiothoracic interventions, and endocrine surgical outcomes. Articles emphasize minimally invasive techniques, multidisciplinary approaches, and postoperative complication management.

• Arnold M. Salzberg Mentorship Award (2024)
• David J. Leffell Prize for Clinical Excellence (2022)
• America's Top Doctors (2013–2020)
• Best Doctors in America (2013–2020)
• Kaleida Health Spirit Award (2017)
• Promising Inventor Award (2005)

Dr. Caty is a leader in pediatric surgery societies, former President of the Pediatric Surgery Biology Club, and Chair of the Organization of Children’s Hospital Surgeons-in-Chief. He edited the textbook Complications in Pediatric Surgery, reflecting his commitment to surgical education and clinical excellence.