Bronson Pediatric Surgery Services
601 John Street
Suite M351
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: (269) 341-6900
Fax: (269) 341-7883
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Providers:
Marc  T.  Downing, MD
Michael  J.  Leinwand, MD, FACS, FAAP
John  M.  Park, MD
Bronson Pediatric Surgery Services

When it's your child, even minor surgery can be an overwhelming and frightening experience. From in-depth, personalized family meetings to minimally invasive procedures, we make children's surgery more comfortable for patients-and parents.

You're a Specialist Too
Our office provides family-centered surgical care for newborns, babies and children. We include family members and primary care doctors in planning the best ways to meet the needs of each child.

Patients come to us by physician referral, often for a consultation related to:

  • Abdominal disorders
  • Intestinal disorders
  • Esophageal disorders
  • Lung disorders
  • Chest wall deformities
  • Pediatric gynecology
  • Genitourinary conditions
  • Endocrine disorders
  • Tumors
  • Skin, soft tissue and blood vessel disorders
  • Other conditions requiring surgery in newborns

What to Expect
Your child will see a board certified pediatric surgeon and a registered nurse with special training in pediatrics. Your appointment will include a detailed review of your child's medical history and test results, and a thorough physical exam.

After the exam, the doctor will meet with you and your child to explain his findings. We will send this information to your child's primary care provider. If surgery is recommended, we will work with you to schedule the procedure.

Prenatal Consultations
Many conditions requiring surgery in newborns can now be diagnosed before birth. The pediatric surgeon will meet with you to explain the nature of the problem and steps that can correct it.

Smaller Incisions for Smaller Patients
Our pediatric surgeons are trained in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). When possible, they use these techniques.

Compared to traditional (open) surgery, benefits of MIS include:

  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Quicker recovery time
  • Less pain
  • Less need for pain medication
  • Less scarring
  • Fewer infections and other complications

Bronson has laparoscopic instruments and endoscopy equipment specially designed for pediatric patients.

Southwest Michigan's Only Children's Hospital
Our practice is affiliated with The Children's Hospital at Bronson - a regional referral center for pediatric care.

Bronson has dedicated neonatal and pediatric intensive care units and staff to care for children - infants through adolescents - 24 hours a day.

Our specialists represent just about every area of children's health, including surgery, cardiology, oncology and neurology. They know children are not just small adults. They are trained to understand the unique ways illnesses and injuries affect children and the treatments they need.

Participating Health Plans and Networks
Participation may vary by physician/provider. Please call the practice to verify participation. The participation status below does not imply that the services performed will be covered in whole or part by your insurance carrier/network. To confirm coverage of these services, please contact your insurance carrier/network prior to obtaining services.

Aetna (except for HMO product)
Beech Street
Blue Care Network HMO
Blue Care Network Self Referral Option (SRO)
Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional
Cofinity
Community Blue (BCBSM PPO)
Community Health Alliance (CHA)
Direct Care America/Interplan Health Group
Great West Healthcare
Healthscope Benefits
KCHP Plan A
KCHP Plan B
Medicaid
Medicaid Plan - Children with Special Health Care Needs
Medicaid Plan - Community Choice Michigan
Medicaid Plan - Great Lakes Health Plan
Medicaid Plan - Health Plan of Michigan
Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plan - Aetna Medicare Open Plan
Medicare Advantage Plan - All Medicare Fee For Service Plans (PFFS logo on ID card)
Medicare Advantage Plan - BCN Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage Plan - CareSource
Medicare Advantage Plan - Humana Choice PPO
Medicare Advantage Plan - Humana Gold Choice
Medicare Advantage Plan - Medicare Plus Blue
Medicare Advantage Plan - Secure Horizons Direct
Multiplan/Real Health
One Health Plan/Great West Health Plan
PPO Next
Priority Health effective 9-1-09
Railroad Medicare
United Healthcare
USA Managed Care
601 John Street / Kalamazoo, MI 49007 / (269) 341-7654