Eric R. Scaife

Michael D. Rollins, M.D. Professor of Surgery is a board-certified Pediatric Surgeon with expertise in the treatment of patients with anorectal malformations (imperforate anus, cloaca) and Hirschsprung disease. Dr. Rollins’ clinical interests include pediatric surgical problems such as: inguinal hernia umbilical hernia undescended testicle cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) gastrostomy tube (placement of a stomach feeding tube) appendectomy (removal of the appendix) vascular access (ports and central lines for long-term intravenous therapy) ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease gastroesophageal reflux disease chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum) congenital lung lesions congenital diaphragmatic hernia endocrine and oncologic surgery anorectal malformation medically refractive constipation fecal incontinence Hirschsprung Disease inflammatory bowel disease rectal prolapse Dr. Rollins is the founder and director of the Pediatric Colorectal Center at Primary Children's Hospital. The focus of the Center is on the multidisciplinary care and long-term management of children born with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease as well as children with severe, medically refractive functional constipation (severe motility disorders). Recently, the center has been expanded to include surgical care for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Rollins is a Co-Founder of the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC). https://pcplc.org/ The PCPLC was organized in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists, and other specialists in order to facilitate research on anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and other colorectal and pelvic disorders. The PCPLC includes clinical centers and a central data coordinating center (University of Utah Data Coordinating Center). The PCPLC maintains a detailed registry of patients and provides the infrastructure for conducting focused studies which will help direct future treatments. Dr. Rollins is also currently working with members from the Utah Population Database to evaluate inheritance patterns in children with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease. Outside of work, Dr. Rollins enjoys cycling, mountain biking, hiking and skiing.

Stephen J.Fenton, MD, FACS, FAAP is a board certified Pediatric Surgeon with strong interests in extracorporeal membrane oxygen (ECMO) life support, the management of neonatal conditions and in particular the diagnosis and treatment of conditions during the fetal period. Dr. Fenton specializes in the following conditions: inguinal hernia *umbilical hernia *undescended testicle *hydrocele *cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) *gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube) *appendectomy (removal of the appendix) *vascular access (ports and central lines) *ulcerative colitis *Crohn’s disease *gastroesophageal reflux disease *chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum) *pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery) Prior to his training in pediatric surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Fenton worked as a general surgeon for the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Texas where he specialized in complex minimally invasive surgery. As the lead trauma surgeon, he was deployed on two separate occasions serving in both Afghanistan and the Philippines. After fulfilling his military duty, he trained in Pediatric Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where he became interested in fetal care and surgery. Dr. Fenton is the founder and director of the Utah Fetal Center at Primary Children’s Hospital (www.utahfetal.org). This center specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to the care of a pregnant mother whose fetus has been diagnosed with a complex congenital anomaly. Consisting of experts in maternal, fetal, and pediatric care, the Utah Fetal Center uses the most up-to-date care to address the mother’s and baby’s needs before, during, and after delivery. Dr. Fenton is also the founder and director of the Utah Pediatric Trauma Network (www.utahptn.org). Under the direction of the Utah Department of Health, the Utah Pediatric Trauma Network is tasked to establish a Statewide network, inclusive of all regions and hospitals in Utah, to develop, refine, and recommend methodologies, standards and guidelines to reduce morbidity, mortality, and the cost of injury to pediatric patients. Thus, working towards the right treatment of each injured child at the right facility within the right period of time.Dr. Fenton is fluent in Spanish and is happy to talk to you and/or your child’s doctor. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, choledochal cysts, and complex neonatal disorders including: tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), duodenal atresia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), and congenital lung lesions.