David P. Bliss, Jr., MD, MBA
Associate Professor, Surgery-Peds Surgery
Medical School
- MD, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1985)
Graduate School
- MBA, Northwestern University (2018)
Internship
- Washington University in St. Louis (1986)
Residency
- Washington University in St. Louis, Chief Resident, Surgery (1993)
Fellowships
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Pediatric Surgery (1996)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Surgery-Peds SurgeryRecognitions
- Recipient, ACS/APSA Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management scholarship at Brandeis University, American College of Surgeons/American Pediatric Surgical Association (2016)
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Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors
(2015)
2015, 2017-2018 - Texas Super Doctors, Super Doctors (2016)
- Top Doctor, US News and World Report (2011)
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Top Doctor, Colorado Springs, Top Doctors
(2018)
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Publications
- Non-Radiographic Severity Measurement of Pectus Excavatum. Bliss DP Jr, et al. J Surg Res. 2019 Jan;233:376-380. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.08.017. Epub 2018 Sep 10.
- Bliss DP Jr, Vaughan NA, Walk RM, Naiditch JA, Kane AA, Hallac RR: Non-radiographic severity measurement of pectus excavatum. J Surg Research 2019; 233: 376-380.
- Bliss DP Jr, Strandness TB, Derderian SC, Kaizer AM, Partrick DA. Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus thoracic epidural analgesia: Postoperative pain management after Nuss repair for pectus excavatum. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Oct 30. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34949445
- Bliss DP Jr, Strandness TB, Derderian SC, Kaizer AM, Partrick DA. Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus thoracic epidural analgesia: Postoperative pain management after Nuss repair for pectus excavatum. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Feb;57(2):207-212. PubMed PMID: 34949445
Professional Memberships
- American Pediatric Surgical Association, Member
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Surgical Section, Fellow
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- International Pediatric Endosurgery Group, Member
- Henry N. Harkins Surgical Society, University of Washington, Member
- El Paso County Medical Society, Member
- Colorado Medical Society, Member
Practice Locations
Children’s Colorado Outpatient Care at Briargate4125 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-9000
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Pediatric Surgery, Board Certification (1998, 2016)
Clinical Interests
Neonatal surgery, pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum chest wall deformities, as well as common pediatric surgery conditions such as appendicitis, inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, etc.
Neonatal surgery, pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum chest wall deformities, as well as common pediatric surgery conditions such as appendicitis, inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, etc.