Reto M. Baertschiger, MD, PhD
- Pediatric General Surgery
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About me
As a pediatric surgeon, I care for children in a family-centered, respectful, and age-appropriate environment. I emphasize child-centered communication. The child's well-being is always at the center of my care. I ensure that my patients and their parents or guardians understand and agree with every step of the process and care plan.
I enjoy working collaboratively with children, their families, and their care team. As a team, we care for children of all ages with many types of surgical problems. We've treated premature children who weighed less than a pound and teenagers who were taller than the surgeons. I also have a special interest in surgical oncology and trauma, which both involve collaborating with many different team members.
Ultimately, my goal is a smiling child with a happy family. It is an honor to take care of children. Receiving parents' trust to operate on their child is a significant responsibility and gift.
Specialties
- Surgery, Pediatric
- Pediatric Surgical Oncology
Areas of focus
- Pediatric surgical oncology – solid tumors
- Pediatric trauma care
- General pediatric surgery
- Neonatal surgery
- Anorectal malformations
- Hirschsprung's disease
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Chest wall deformities
- Vascular access
- Surgical mentorship and education
- Peer support and well-being
Titles and faculty positions
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth
View my Geisel School of Medicine profile
Year joined
- 2023
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Education
Medical school
- MD, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2001
Internship
- Pediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Geneva Switzerland, 2003
Residency
- Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, 2013
Fellowship
- Pediatric Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN, 2015
Doctorate
- PhD, University Hospital Geneva, Geneva Switzerland, 2009
Board certification
- Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery