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Specialties
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)American Board of Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery)Patient Rating
4.6 /5( out of 18 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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October 09, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. Scaife provided excellent care to our daughter that needed emergency surgery. He was efficient and helped our daughter feel so much better. We so appreciate his help.
August 06, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERGood professional service [TRANSLATED]
October 09, 2024EXTERNAL SITEWe were very impressed with Dr Scaife. Very kind and explained things thoroughly. We never felt like he was in a rush.
July 09, 2024PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERPersonable, professional, and knowledgeable. He listened to and answered our questions.
January 30, 2024RIVERTON CLINICSAmazing surgeon. Very knowledgeable and personable.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Surgery -Professor
Pediatrics -Adjunct Professor
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 Fellowship Pediatric Surgery - St. Christopher's Hosp. for Children Fellow Residency General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Internship General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern Professional Medical Medicine - University of Wisconsin Medical School M.D. Undergraduate Zoology - University of Wisconsin - Madison B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- 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 publication)
- Kastenberg ZJ, Scaife ER (2020). Adrenocortical tumors in children. Semin Pediatr Surg, 29(3), 150927. (Read full publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
- 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 publication)
Letter
- Rahmani RA, Lautz TB, Fishman SJ, Keswani SG, Mollen KP, Newman EA, Prince JM, Scaife ER, Raval MV (2025). Redefining Pediatric General Surgery: A Generational Paradigm Shift Toward Specialization. [Letter to the editor]. J Pediatr Surg, 162650. (Read full publication)
Abstract
- 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.
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