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Eric R. Scaife
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Eric R. Scaife, MD

Languages spoken: English, German

Clinical Locations

Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services Building

801-662-1000

Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at Riverton

801-662-2950

Rock Canyon Pediatric Specialists

Pediatric Surgery
801-357-1700

St. Vincent Healthcare

SCL Health Medical Group - Fortin Pediatric Specialty Clinic
406-237-5300
  • Eric R. Scaife, MD clinical interests include all aspects of Pediatric Surgery including common issues such as:

    • inguinal hernia
    • umbilical hernia
    • hydrocele
    • undescended testicle
    • Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
    • G Tubes (placement of a stomach tube)
    • Vascular access (ports and central lines)
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis)
    • gastroesophageal reflux disease
    • appendectomy (removal of the appendix)
    • chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)
    • pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery)

    Dr. Scaife has a special interest in pediatric trauma and pediatric oncology (Wilms’ tumor, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, liver tumors and neuro-endocrine tumors)

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    4.5 /5
    ( out of 21 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    April 25, 2023
    RIVERTON CLINICS

    DR. Scaife addressed all of our concerns, explained in detail of the procedure and made us feel comfortable about it. Thank you

    April 25, 2023
    RIVERTON CLINICS

    Dr. Scaife was great! He was very patient and kind and answered every one of our questions thoroughly and in a way that made us feel heard.

    January 12, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    He was great. Answered all our questions. Worked with us to ensure our severely autistic son was comfortable and got the care he needed. We were very happy with his work.

    December 16, 2022
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Excellent, attentive and responsive doctor

  • Eric R. Scaife, MD clinical interests include all aspects of Pediatric Surgery including common issues such as:

    • inguinal hernia
    • umbilical hernia
    • hydrocele
    • undescended testicle
    • Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)
    • G Tubes (placement of a stomach tube)
    • Vascular access (ports and central lines)
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis)
    • gastroesophageal reflux disease
    • appendectomy (removal of the appendix)
    • chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)
    • pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery)

    Dr. Scaife has a special interest in pediatric trauma and pediatric oncology (Wilms’ tumor, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, liver tumors and neuro-endocrine tumors)

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Pediatrics -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Pediatric Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Surgery - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Fellow
    Pediatric Surgery - St. Christopher's Hosp. for Children Fellow
    Residency General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Wisconsin Medical School M.D.
    Zoology - University of Wisconsin - Madison B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Russell KW, Acker SN, Ignacio RC, Lofberg KM, Garvey EM, Chao SD, Bliss DW, Smith CA, Nehra D, Anderson ML, Bunnell BL, Shahi N, Perry JM, Evans LL, Kwong JZ, Tobias J, Rohan A, Pickett KL, Kaar JL, Kastenberg ZJ, Laskey AL, Scaife ER, Jensen AR (2021). Child physical abuse and COVID-19: Trends from nine pediatric trauma centers. J Pediatr Surg, 57(2), 297-301. (Read full article)
    2. Kastenberg ZJ, Scaife ER (2020). Adrenocortical tumors in children. Semin Pediatr Surg, 29(3), 150927. (Read full article)
    3. Russell KW, Rollins MD, Feola GP, Arnold R, Barnhart DC, Scaife ER (2014). Sclerotherapy for intra-abdominal lymphatic malformations in children. Eur J Pediatr Surg, 24(4), 317-21. (Read full article)
    4. Russell KW, Barnhart DC, Rollins MD, Hedlund G, Scaife ER (2014). Musculoskeletal deformities following repair of large congenital diaphragmatic hernias. J Pediatr Surg, 49(6), 886-9. (Read full article)
    5. Russell KW, Soukup ES, Metzger RR, Zobell S, Scaife ER, Barnhart DC, Rollins MD (2014). Fecal continence following complex anorectal trauma in children. J Pediatr Surg, 49(2), 349-52. (Read full article)
    6. Soukup ES, Russell KW, Metzger R, Scaife ER, Barnhart DC, Rollins MD (2014). Treatment and outcome of traumatic biliary injuries in children. J Pediatr Surg, 49(2), 345-8. (Read full article)
    7. Rollins MD, Russell K, Schall K, Zobell S, Castillo RF 2nd, Eldridge L, Scaife ER, Barnhart DC (2014). Complete VACTERL evaluation is needed in newborns with rectoperineal fistula. J Pediatr Surg, 49(1), 95-8; discussion 98. (Read full article)
    8. Rollins MD, Deamorim-Filho J, Scaife ER, Hubbard A, Barnhart DC (2013). Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome in children on ECMO: effect on support and survival. J Pediatr Surg, 48(7), 1509-13. (Read full article)
    9. Scaife ER, Rollins MD, Barnhart DC, Downey EC, Black RE, Meyers RL, Stevens MH, Gordon S, Prince JS, Battaglia D, Fenton SJ, Plumb J, Metzger RR (2013). The role of focused abdominal sonography for trauma (FAST) in pediatric trauma evaluation. J Pediatr Surg, 48(6), 1377-83. (Read full article)
    10. Russell KW, Barnhart DC, Madden J, Leeflang E, Jackson WD, Feola GP, Meyers RL, Scaife ER, Rollins MD (2013). Non-operative treatment versus percutaneous drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts in children. Pediatr Surg Int, 29(3), 305-10. (Read full article)
    11. Skarda D, Barnhart D, Scaife E, Molitor M, Meyers R, Rollins M (2012). Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (EC-CPR) for hypothermic arrest in children: is meaningful survival a reasonable expectation? J Pediatr Surg, 47(12), 2239-43. (Read full article)
    12. Barnhart DC, Jacques E, Scaife ER, Yoder BA, Meyers RL, Harman A, Downey EC, Rollins MD (2012). Split abdominal wall muscle flap repair vs patch repair of large congenital diaphragmatic hernias. J Pediatr Surg, 47(1), 81-6. (Read full article)
    13. Rollins MD, Barnhart DC, Greenberg RA, Scaife ER, Holsti M, Meyers RL, Mundorff MB, Metzger RR (2011). Neurologically intact children with an isolated skull fracture may be safely discharged after brief observation. J Pediatr Surg, 46(7), 1342-6. (Read full article)
    14. Moore JC, Thompson K, Lafleur B, Book LS, Jackson WD, OGorman MA, Black RE, Downey E Jr, Johnson DG, Matlak ME, Meyers RL, Scaife E, Guthery SL (2011). Clinical variables as prognostic tools in pediatric-onset ulcerative colitis: a retrospective cohort study. Inflamm Bowel Dis, 17(1), 15-21. (Read full article)
    15. Rollins MD, Andolsek W, Scaife ER, Meyers RL, Duke TH, Lilyquist M, Barnhart DC (2010). Prophylactic appendectomy: unnecessary in children with incidental appendicoliths detected by computed tomographic scan. J Pediatr Surg, 45(12), 2377-80. (Read full article)
    16. Pearson EG, Downey EC, Barnhart DC, Scaife ER, Rollins MD, Black RE, Matlak ME, Johnson DG, Meyers RL (2010). Reflux esophageal stricture--a review of 30 years' experience in children. J Pediatr Surg, 45(12), 2356-60. (Read full article)
    17. Pearson EG, Rollins MD, Vogler SA, Mills MK, Lehman EL, Jacques E, Barnhart DC, Scaife ER, Meyers RL (2010). Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome in children: before it is too late. J Pediatr Surg, 45(6), 1324-9. (Read full article)
    18. Rollins MD, Scaife ER, Jackson WD, Meyers RL, Mulroy CW, Book LS (2010). Elimination of soybean lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition and supplementation with enteral fish oil improve cholestasis in infants with short bowel syndrome. Nutr Clin Pract, 25(2), 199-204. (Read full article)
    19. Scaife ER, Fenton SJ, Hansen KW, Metzger RR (2009). Use of focused abdominal sonography for trauma at pediatric and adult trauma centers: a survey. J Pediatr Surg, 44(9), 1746-9. (Read full article)
    20. Zebrack M, Dandoy C, Hansen K, Scaife E, Mann NC, Bratton SL (2009). Early resuscitation of children with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. Pediatrics, 124(1), 56-64. (Read full article)
    21. Dudley NC, Hansen KW, Furnival RA, Donaldson AE, Van Wagenen KL, Scaife ER (2009). The effect of family presence on the efficiency of pediatric trauma resuscitations. Ann Emerg Med, 53(6), 777-84.e3. (Read full article)
    22. Fenton SJ, Peterson DN, Connors RC, Hansen KW, Metzger RR, Scaife ER (2009). A standard pediatric trauma laboratory panel: a plea for a minimalist approach. J Trauma, 66(3), 703-6. (Read full article)
    23. Rollins MD, Downey EC, Meyers RL, Scaife ER (2009). Division of the fistula in laparoscopic-assisted repair of anorectal malformations-are clips or ties necessary? J Pediatr Surg, 44(1), 298-301. (Read full article)
    24. Vogler SA, Fenton SJ, Scaife ER, Book LS, Jackson D, Nichol PF, Meyers RL (2008). Closed gastroschisis: total parenteral nutrition-free survival with aggressive attempts at bowel preservation and intestinal adaptation. J Pediatr Surg, 43(6), 1006-10. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Scaife ER, Rollins MD, Barnhart DC, Meyers RL, Black RE, Gordon S, Stevens MH, Prince JS, Battaglia D, Fenton SJ, Plub J, Metzger, RR (2012). The Role of Focused Abdominal Ultrasound for Trauma (FAST) in Pediatric Trauma Evaluation. Presented by Dr. Eric Scaife [Abstract]. American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery Program for Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, Louisiana.