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Dr. David Kays, MD
Pediatric Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. David Kays, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 66
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. David Kays, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Dr. Kays graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. David Kays, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL and has 41 years experience. Dr. Kays's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kays is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastrotomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gastrotomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Port Placements or Replacements
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
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
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 Suppurativa
Hodgkin's Disease
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
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
Umbilical Hernia
Undescended Testicles
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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
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
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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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  • Aetna
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    601 5th St S Ste 306, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
  2. 2 Office
    601 5th St S Ste 611, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Kays, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kays's 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.

Education
Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education
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
  • University Rochester
    1986
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Babies Hospital Columbia P&S
    1992
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL

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