Peña A, De La Torre L, Belkind-Gerson J, Lovell M, Ketzer J, Bealer J, Bischoff A. Enema-Induced spastic left colon syndrome: An unintended consequence of chronic enema use. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Feb;56(2):424-428. PubMed PMID: 33199058
Bischoff A, Bealer J, Wilcox DT, Peña A. Error traps and culture of safety in anorectal malformations. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jun;28(3):131-134. PubMed PMID: 31171146
Peña A, Bealer J, Bischoff A. Re: "Assessing the long term manometric outcomes in patients with previous laparoscopic anorectoplasty (LARP) and posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP)" by Chung, et al. JPS. Vol. 53, no. 10 October 2018?pp1933-1936. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jun;54(6):1262. PubMed PMID: 30851957
Bischoff A, Bealer J, Peña A. Critical analysis of fecal incontinence scores. Pediatr Surg Int. 2016 Aug;32(8):737-41. PubMed PMID: 27357400
Digestive System - Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems)
Digestive System - Biliary Surgery
Surgery - Laparoscopic Surgery
Surgery - Major Liver Surgery (Hepatobiliary)
Surgery - Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Failed Prior Surgery
Child and Teen Health - Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Clinical Interests
I am a general pediatric surgeon whose practice is exclusively for children and primarily for issues that involve the chest and abdomen. My practice encompasses most congenital GI anomalies, including anorectal malformations as well as congenital lung anomalies. I am also the trauma medical director for Children's Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs and provide care for most childhood injuries. My practice also includes abdominal wall defects such as various types of hernia, testicle issues such as torsion and undescended testicles, appendicitis, biliary disease and solid tumors of childhood. I perform most of my procedures using advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic techniques.
Finally, I have a background and training in fetal surgery. I provide prenatal counseling to pregnant women whose fetus (baby in the womb) has been discovered to have a surgical issue on prenatal ultrasound examinations.
Care Philosophy
When caring for a child who needs surgery, it must be remembered that the parents are intimately involved in the process. The child requires kindness and compassion while the parents need information and confidence in their child's surgeon. I have dedicated my career to trying to provide for the needs of both my patients and their parents.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
(1986)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA/BS, University of Missouri–Kansas City (MO)
(1985)
Internships:
University of California (San Francisco) Program
(1987)
Residency Programs:
University of Missouri at Kansas City Program, Chief Resident, Surgery (1992)
Fellowships:
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center/Children's Hospital Program, Pediatric Surgery
(1997)
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Program, Fetal Surgery
(1995)