Uwe Blecker, MD

Scott S. Short, MD, FACS, FAAP is an attending surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Neonatal Surgery at Primary Children’s Hospital. He has a particular interest in minimal access surgery, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), anorectal malformations, and Hirschsprung disease. In addition, his daily clinical practice includes all common pediatric surgical problems including: Ulcerative Colitis Crohn’s disease anorectal malformations Hirschsprung Disease inguinal hernias umbilical hernias undescended testicles hydroceles feeding access (gastrostomy tube placement). cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) gastroesophageal reflux disease appendectomy (removal of the appendix) chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum) vascular access (ports and central lines) Pediatric Oncologic surgery (Wilm’s, Neuroblastoma, and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery). Dr. Short is a member of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the PCPLC (Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium). Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in children with emphasis on enhanced recovery is also an area of special interest in Dr. Short’s practice and academic work. Dr. Short sees patient’s at Primary Children’s Hospital - Salt Lake City , Eccles Outpatient clinic, and at Primary Children’s Hospital - Lehi. One of his goals is to work with parents to optimize the surgical experience and shorten hospital stays for children.

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.

Eric R. Scaife, MD clinical interests include all aspects of Pediatric Surgery including common issues such as: inguinal hernia umbilical hernia hydrocele undescended testicle Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) G Tubes (placement of a stomach tube) Vascular access (ports and central lines) Ulcerative colitis inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis) gastroesophageal reflux disease appendectomy (removal of the appendix) chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum) pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery) Dr. Scaife has a special interest in pediatric trauma and pediatric oncology (Wilms’ tumor, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, liver tumors and neuro-endocrine tumors)