Complex Surgical Treatment

Dr. Juan Calisto is a triple boarded certified pediatric surgeon. He holds boards in Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery and Critical Care and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He trained Pediatric surgery at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Calisto specializes in Pediatric Surgery and has special interest in complex cases.

Dr. Calisto serves as the director of the Colorectal Center since 2018 the first only comprehensive pediatric colorectal center in the state of Florida.

Doctor Calisto is a world expert in pediatric colorectal surgery and robotic surgery. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Calisto is an active researcher and educator. He is involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, and medical house staff. He has presented his research and taught at many national and international conferences. He developed since 2014 a program to train pediatric colorectal to surgeons from developing countries.

He is a member of the following organizations:

• Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium

• American Pediatric Surgical Association

• American College of Surgeons

• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

• International Pediatric Endosurgery Group

• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation