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Dr. David Kays, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 65
Dr. David Kays, MD
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Dr. David Kays, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Dr. David Kays, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 65
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. David Kays, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL.

About

Dr. Kays graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. David Kays, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Kays currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Kays received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Kays' office accepts new patients. Dr. Kays is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastrotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Abdominal Disorders
Gastrotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Abdominal Disorders
Gastrotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
All Lymphoma
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hodgkin's Disease
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Still's Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Undescended Testicles
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagostomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Frenectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Head and Neck Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    601 5th St S Ste 306, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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  2. 2 Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
    501 6th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 767-4146
  3. 3 Office
    601 5th St S Ste 611, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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Aug 28, 2021
Saved our daughter’s life. Couldn’t say enough wonderful things about a doctor they was patient, caring and knowledgeable.
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Rochester
    1986
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Babies Hospital Columbia P&S
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Kays, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kays' profile.

Dr. David Kays, MD is affiliated with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Kays, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL