American Pediatric Surgical Association
More than 1,400 members strong, the American Pediatric Surgical Association is dedicated to saving lifetimes. APSA helps patients and families every day by:
- Developing and sharing surgical standards and quality of care through guidelines and the children’s surgery verification project
- Supporting our members through initiatives on diversity, wellness, and educational resources such as the annual meeting, handbooks, and the Pediatric Surgery NaT, which was written by nearly 500 APSA volunteers
- Advocating for the well-being and safety of children related to societal issues such as child abuse and gun violence.
Thank you to those APSA members that have contributed to the APSA Sustainability Fund

In the News
APSA Foundation Partners with AmazonSmile
In our shared mission to advance the surgical care and health of the children for whom we care so much, the APSA Foundation continues to stand out as the primary source of essential funds to promote education and biomedical research in pediatric surgery. We are proud...
APSA enters new leadership under John H.T. Waldhausen, MD
The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) proudly welcomes John H.T. Waldhausen, MD, as its new president, succeeding Immediate Past President Joseph P. Vacanti, MD. The official passing of the president's gavel took place during the association’s virtual...
Statement on Equity and Social Justice
The tragic murders in Minneapolis and Georgia highlight ongoing racial injustices that profoundly affect our communities and the children we serve. The unrest and national demonstrations occurring in the midst of a global pandemic have left us sad, angry, uncertain...