Pediatric Surgery

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In collaboration with Michigan Medicine, Hurley Children’s Hospital is providing nationally-ranked pediatric surgeons close to home.

A child’s surgery can be stressful, not only for the child but for the whole family. What can help reduce the stress is knowing that you are receiving expert care. At Hurley Children’s Hospital, we believe you shouldn’t have to drive for hours to get the kind of care that gives you peace of mind. That’s why we partner with Michigan Medicine to offer our patients pediatric surgeons skilled in trauma, and surgical oncology right here at Hurley.

You’re Right Where You Should Be

As the only designated children’s hospital in our area, Hurley Children’s Hospital brings highly specialized care to children of all ages. Our team of board certified pediatric surgeons cooperate with all of the specialists involved in a child’s care to determine the best options. Through this spirit of collaboration, Hurley ensures the kids of our community receive the services they need while keeping them close to home as much as possible. As a patient, your child will have access to advanced treatments combined with the compassion you’ve come to expect from Hurley’s dedicated staff--all within your hometown hospital’s circle of care.

Meet the team of Michigan Medicine pediatric surgeons at Hurley Children’s Hospital

Hurley Pediatric Specialists - Hurley Children's Clinic
300 East 1st St.
Suite 201
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 262-9773

Ronald Hirschl, MD

  • Pediatric Surgery (General)
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George Mychaliska, MD

  • Pediatric Surgery (General)
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Marcus Jarboe, MD

  • Pediatric Surgery (General)
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Matthew Ralls, MD

  • Pediatric Surgery (General)
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Karen E Speck, MD

  • Pediatric Surgery (General)
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Peter F Ehrlich, MD

  • Pediatric Surgery (General)
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Time and time again, we’ve shown that Hurley cares for kids like no other hospital in the region, providing lifesaving services through our:

  • Pediatric Level II Trauma Center
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for premature or critically ill babies
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Burn Unit

By keeping high quality care close to home, Hurley Children’s Hospital remains committed to improving the health of children in mid-Michigan and beyond.

At Hurley Children’s Hospital, we are committed to partnering with you in caring for your patients by keeping them close to home as much as possible. Whether they come to us through referrals, a medical emergency or other means, patients benefit from Hurley’s collaboration with Michigan Medicine. Your patients will have access to life-changing treatments in areas as diverse as trauma and surgical oncology without having to drive for hours. Plus, you can count on receiving timely, thorough communication from our team regarding their care.

Pediatric Surgery

Ronald Hirschl, MD - All aspects of general pediatric surgery and neonatal abnormalities.

George Mychaliska, MD - Fetal surgery, prenatal diagnosis and treatment, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, congenital anomalies, and minimally invasive surgery.

Marcus Jarboe, MD - Pediatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Robotic Surgery, Fetal Surgery, Chest/Thoracic Surgery (including congenital lung lesions and diaphragmatic hernia), Biliary and Liver Surgery, Portal Hypertension, Dialysis Access, Vascular Malformations, chest wall abnormalities/VEPTR

Matthew Ralls, MD - Pediatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Image Guided Surgical Techniques, Congenital Anomalies, Anorectal Malformations, Hirschsprung Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Karen Speck, MD - Pediatric surgery, minimally invasive pediatric surgery, chest and thoracic surgery (CDH, congenital lung lesions and esophageal pathology), congenital anomalies, anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease.

Peter Ehrlich, MD - Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Pediatric Trauma, Colorectal Program, Safe Kids and Injury Prevention.

Expanding the Reach of Life-Changing Treatments

Time and time again, we’ve shown that Hurley cares for kids like no other hospital in the region, saving countless lives through our:

  • Pediatric Level II Trauma Center
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for premature or critically ill babies
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Burn Unit

Our partnership with Michigan Medicine expands the reach of life-changing treatments, giving your patients access to top level care, closer to home. Together, we’re closer than ever to our goal of improving health outcomes for children in mid-Michigan and beyond.

Refer your patient to a board certified surgeon at Hurley Children’s Hospital.