Dr. Steven Stylianos is Professor of Surgery and Chief of Pediatric Surgery. A recognized leader in pediatric trauma and complex neonatal and pediatric operations, he has built multidisciplinary teams, advanced quality and safety, and helped lead national efforts to improve outcomes in injured children. He has served as Surgeon‑in‑Chief at leading children’s hospitals and remains active in national organizations and editorial leadership.
Philosophy of Care:
Treating a child means caring for an entire family. I focus on clear communication, compassionate guidance, and safe, evidence‑based surgery.
Clinical Interests:
Newborn and neonatal surgery; chest wall reconstruction; biliary atresia; pediatric trauma; complex pediatric general surgery.
Columbia–Presbyterian Medical Center (now NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center) - General Surgery
Fellowship
Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute, Boston, MA - Trauma
Fellowship
Boston Children’s Hospital - Pediatric Surgery
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In this podcast, Dr. Steven Stylianos talks about what made him want to be a doctor, the pivots he has made in his career, separating conjoined twins, the importance of family, and more. He is currently the Surgeon-in-Chief of the Bristol Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital and System Director of Pediatric Surgery in RWJBarnabas Health, and Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at the Rutgers RWJ Medical School.
