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Derek Wakeman, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-4435

Office: (585) 275-4435

Fax: (585) 276-2370

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Patient Care Setting

Surgery

Biography

I love being a pediatric surgeon because I am able to help children through surgery. It is very gratifying to make a profound impact on someone's life, particularly when they are so young. There are different challenges in infants, particularly those with severe congenital diseases. I find this motivates me to do my very best.
To this end, I treat all general and thoracic neonatal and pediatric surgical diseases. These include common problems like hernias, undescended testicles, pyloric stenosis, and appendicitis. I am particularly interested in treating congenital neonatal diseases (intestinal atresias and diaphragmatic hernia), colorectal diseases (anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease), pathologic reflux disease, and pediatric solid tumors.
I have significant experience in minimally invasive surgical treatments for most pediatric surgical conditions. In particular, I perform minimally invasive techniques in the chest and abdomen for inguinal hernia repair, appendectomy, gastrostomy, splenectomy, thoracoscopic and laparoscopic biopsies, colectomy for inflammatory bowel disease, pull through procedures for Hirschsprung's disease, and operations for malrotation, reflux (GERD), and pyloric stenosis.
From an academic perspective, I am interested in patient safety. I plan to join hospital committees to further improve safety and patient outcomes at Golisano Children's Hospital.

Professional Background

I treat all general and thoracic neonatal and pediatric surgical diseases. Clinically, I am particularly interested in treating congenital neonatal diseases (intestinal atresias and diaphragmatic hernia), colorectal diseases (anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease), pathologic reflux disease, and pediatric solid tumors.
I have significant experience in minimally invasive surgical treatments for most pediatric surgical conditions. In particular, I perform minimally invasive techniques in the chest and abdomen for inguinal hernia repair, appendectomy, gastrostomy, splenectomy, thoracoscopic and laparoscopic biopsies, colectomy for inflammatory bowel disease, pull through procedures for Hirschsprung's disease, and operations for malrotation, reflux (GERD), and pyloric stenosis.
I have particular interests in safety and quality improvement. In particular, I wish to research the impact of simulation and checklists on improving surgical patient outcomes. I am also interested in resident and fellow education; in particular, incorporating high fidelity simulation to enhance the educational experience and prepare young surgeons for the operating room. I am a member of a national committee for patient safety through the surgical section of the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics).

Research

From an academic perspective, I am interested in patient safety and quality improvement. In particular, I plan to research the impact of simulation and checklists on improving surgical patient outcomes. I am also interested in resident and fellow education - incorporating high fidelity simulation to enhance the educational experience and prepare young surgeons for the operating room.
I plan to join hospital committees to further improve safety and patient outcomes at Strong Memorial and Golisano Children's hospital. I am a member of a national committee for patient safety through the surgical section of the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics).

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2006
    MD | Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2014 - 06/30/2016
    Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine

    07/01/2011 - 06/30/2014
    Residency in Surgery (General Surgery) at Barnes Jewish Hospital

    07/01/2008 - 06/30/2011
    Fellowship at St. Louis University Nephrology Fellowship Program

    07/01/2007 - 06/30/2008
    Residency in Surgery (General Surgery) at Barnes Jewish Hospital

    07/01/2006 - 06/30/2007
    Internship in Surgery (General Surgery) at Barnes Jewish Hospital

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    Awards

    2020
    Quality Award: Best Quality Improvement Abstract and Manuscript
    Location: submitted to American Pediatric Surgical Association annual meet

    2019
    URMC 5th Annual Institute for Innovative Education Team Based Care Summit Award for PEPS (Pursuing Excellence in Pediatric Surge

    2019
    URMC Board Excellence Award - Service Excellence Team Award for SIMORS (Simulation for Operating Room Safety) team – team leader

    2019
    Best Trauma Abstract Winner:
    Location: American College of Surgeons Quality and Safety Conference

    2018
    recognition of Pediatric Trauma Imaging Group – team leader
    Location: URMC Quality of Care Committee

    2017
    recognition of Pediatric Surgery Quality Improvement Group- team member
    Sponsor: URMC Quality of Care Committee

    2016
    Gregorio A. Sicard Fellow Teaching Award
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2014
    Eugene Bricker Teaching Award
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2013 - 2014
    Walter Ballinger II Administrative Chief Resident
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2013
    Washington University Resident Teacher of the Year
    Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

    2012 - 2013
    Resident Representative
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2011
    Surgery Resident Teaching Award
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2011
    Best Basic Science abstract
    Sponsor: American College of Surgeons, Missouri chapter

    2010 - 2011
    Administrative Lab Resident
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2010
    Surgical Jeopardy Finalist
    Sponsor: American College of Surgeons

    2010
    Surgery Resident Teaching Award
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2010
    Best Basic Science Quick Shot Presentation
    Sponsor: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

    2010
    Wells Day Winner - best original resident research
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2009
    Surgery Resident Teaching Award
    Sponsor: Washington University Department of Surgery

    2005 - Present
    Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) member
    Sponsor: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    4/6/2023
    Speck KE, Kulaylat AN, Baerg JE, Acker SN, Baird R, Beres AL, Chang H, Derderian SC, Englum B, Gonzalez KW, Kawaguchi A, Kelley-Quon L, Levene TL, Rentea RM, Rialon KL, Ricca R, Somme S, Wakeman D, Yousef Y, St Peter SD, Lucas DJ, . "Evaluation and Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes & Evidence-Based Practice Committee." Journal of pediatric surgery.. 2023 Apr 6; Epub 2023 Apr 06.

    2/21/2023
    Rentea RM, Renaud E, Ricca R, Derderian C, Englum B, Kawaguchi A, Gonzalez K, Speck KE, Villalona G, Kulaylat A, Wakeman D, Yousef Y, Rialon K, Somme S, Lucas D, Levene T, Chang H, Baerg J, Acker S, Fisher J, Kelley-Quon LI, Baird R, Beres AL, . "Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review from the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee." Journal of pediatric surgery.. 2023 Feb 21; Epub 2023 Feb 21.

    2023
    Juviler P, Wilson NA, Livingston MH, Levatino E, Bowden A, Meyers JM, Tesini B, Gleason C, Pegoli W, Arca MJ, Wakeman D. "Value Added from Same-day Discharge after Appendectomy for Children with Simple Appendicitis." Pediatric quality & safety.. 2023 8(1):e629. Epub 2023 Jan 16.

    Books & Chapters

    2018
    Book Title: Meckel's Diverticulum In: Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology, 2nd Edition (Kuipers, ed.).
    Author List: Ruffolo LI and Wakeman DS.
    Published By: Elsevier. 2018

    2012
    Chapter Title: Short bowel syndrome
    Book Title: Succeeding in Paediatric Surgery Examinations
    Author List: Leinicke JA; Wakeman DS; Warner BW
    Edited By: Antao BA; Irish MS
    Published By: Radcliffe Medical Press Ltd 2012 in London UK

    2012
    Chapter Title: Short bowel syndrome
    Book Title: Succeeding in Paediatreic Surgery Examinations
    Author List: Wakeman DS; Leinicke JA; Warmer BW
    Edited By: Antao BA; Irish MS
    Published By: Radcliffe Medical Press Ltd 2012 in London UK

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