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

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 Bronson Children's Hospital - 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

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
Medicare
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-Priority Health Medicare Advantage Plans
Multiplan/Real Health
Physicians Health Plan
PPO Next
Priority Health
Railroad Medicare
Test Health Plan
United Healthcare
USA Managed Care
Medicaid Plan - Care Source
Medicaid Plan - Meridian Health Plan of MI (formerly Health Plan of MI)
Medicaid Plan - UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (formerly Great Lakes Health Plan)
Medicare Advantage Plan - Meridian Advantage Plan HMO SNP
Medicare Advantage Plan - UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
601 John Street / Kalamazoo, MI 49007 / (269) 341-7654