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Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
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Patient Rating
4.8
/5
( out of 14 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
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
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.
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.
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Good professional service [TRANSLATED]
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Personable, professional, and knowledgeable. He listened to and answered our questions.
RIVERTON CLINICS
DR. Scaife addressed all of our concerns, explained in detail of the procedure and made us feel comfortable about it. Thank you
EXTERNAL SITE
We were very impressed with Dr Scaife. Very kind and explained things thoroughly. We never felt like he was in a rush.
EXTERNAL SITE
Dr. 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.
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Excellent, attentive and responsive doctor
RIVERTON CLINICS
He laughed at a question that I had about my son. Very unprofessional.
RIVERTON CLINICS
Amazing surgeon. Very knowledgeable and personable.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Pediatrics
-Adjunct Professor Surgery -Professor |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Pediatric Surgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Zoology - University of Wisconsin - Madison | B.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Wisconsin Medical School | M.D. |
| Internship | General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Intern |
| Residency | General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Fellowship | Pediatric Surgery - St. Christopher's Hosp. for Children | Fellow |
| Fellowship | Pediatric Surgery - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- 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.
- Russell KW, Rollins MD, Feola GP, Arnold R, Barnhart DC, Scaife E (2014). Sclerotherapy for intra-abdominal lymphatic malformations in children. European journal of pediatric surgery, 24(4), 317-21.
- Vogler SA, Fenton SJ, Scaife ER, Book LS, Jackson D, Nichol PF, Meyers R (2008). Closed gastroschisis: total parenteral nutrition-free survival with aggressive attempts at bowel preservation and intestinal adaptation. Journal of pediatric surgery, 43(6), 1006-10.
- Rollins MD, Downey EC, Meyers RL, Scaife E (2009). Division of the fistula in laparoscopic-assisted repair of anorectal malformations-are clips or ties necessary?. Journal of pediatric surgery, 44(1), 298-301.
- Scaife ER, Fenton SJ, Hansen KW, Metzger R (2009). Use of focused abdominal sonography for trauma at pediatric and adult trauma centers: a survey. Journal of pediatric surgery, 44(9), 1746-9.
- Pearson EG, Rollins MD, Vogler SA, Mills MK, Lehman EL, Jacques E, Barnhart DC, Scaife ER, Meyers R (2010). Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome in children: before it is too late. Journal of pediatric surgery, 45(6), 1324-9.
- Pearson EG, Downey EC, Barnhart DC, Scaife ER, Rollins MD, Black RE, Matlak ME, Johnson DG, Meyers R (2010). Reflux esophageal stricture--a review of 30 years' experience in children. Journal of pediatric surgery, 45(12), 2356-60.
- Rollins MD, Andolsek W, Scaife ER, Meyers RL, Duke TH, Lilyquist M, Barnhart D (2010). Prophylactic appendectomy: unnecessary in children with incidental appendicoliths detected by computed tomographic scan. Journal of pediatric surgery, 45(12), 2377-80.
- Rollins MD, Barnhart DC, Greenberg RA, Scaife ER, Holsti M, Meyers RL, Mundorff MB, Metzger R (2011). Neurologically intact children with an isolated skull fracture may be safely discharged after brief observation. Journal of pediatric surgery, 46(7), 1342-6.
- Barnhart DC, Jacques E, Scaife ER, Yoder BA, Meyers RL, Harman A, Downey EC, Rollins M (2012). Split abdominal wall muscle flap repair vs patch repair of large congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Journal of pediatric surgery, 47(1), 81-6.
- Skarda D, Barnhart D, Scaife E, Molitor M, Meyers R, Rollins (2012). Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (EC-CPR) for hypothermic arrest in children: is meaningful survival a reasonable expectation?. Journal of pediatric surgery, 47(12), 2239-43.
- 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 R (2013). The role of focused abdominal sonography for trauma (FAST) in pediatric trauma evaluation. Journal of pediatric surgery, 48(6), 1377-83.
- Rollins MD, Deamorim-Filho J, Scaife ER, Hubbard A, Barnhart D (2013). Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome in children on ECMO: effect on support and survival. Journal of pediatric surgery, 48(7), 1509-13.
- Rollins MD, Russell K, Schall K, Zobell S, Castillo RF 2nd, Eldridge L, Scaife ER, Barnhart D (2014). Complete VACTERL evaluation is needed in newborns with rectoperineal fistula. Journal of pediatric surgery, 49(1), 95-8; discussion 98.
- Soukup ES, Russell KW, Metzger R, Scaife ER, Barnhart DC, Rollins M (2014). Treatment and outcome of traumatic biliary injuries in children. Journal of pediatric surgery, 49(2), 345-8.
- Russell KW, Soukup ES, Metzger RR, Zobell S, Scaife ER, Barnhart DC, Rollins M (2014). Fecal continence following complex anorectal trauma in children. Journal of pediatric surgery, 49(2), 349-52.
- Russell KW, Barnhart DC, Rollins MD, Hedlund G, Scaife E (2014). Musculoskeletal deformities following repair of large congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Journal of pediatric surgery, 49(6), 886-9.
- Fenton SJ, Peterson DN, Connors RC, Hansen KW, Metzger RR, Scaife E (2009). A standard pediatric trauma laboratory panel: a plea for a minimalist approach. The Journal of trauma, 66(3), 703-6.
- Rollins MD, Scaife ER, Jackson WD, Meyers RL, Mulroy CW, Book L (2010). Elimination of soybean lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition and supplementation with enteral fish oil improve cholestasis in infants with short bowel syndrome. Nutrition in clinical practice, 25(2), 199-204.
- Zebrack M, Dandoy C, Hansen K, Scaife E, Mann NC, Bratton S (2009). Early resuscitation of children with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. Pediatrics, 124(1), 56-64.
- Kastenberg ZJ, Scaife E (2020). Adrenocortical tumors in children. Seminars in pediatric surgery, 29(3), 150927.
- Russell KW, Barnhart DC, Madden J, Leeflang E, Jackson WD, Feola GP, Meyers RL, Scaife ER, Rollins M (2013). Non-operative treatment versus percutaneous drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts in children. Pediatric surgery international, 29(3), 305-10.
- Moore JC, Thompson K, Lafleur B, Book LS, Jackson WD, O'Gorman MA, Black RE, Downey E Jr, Johnson DG, Matlak ME, Meyers RL, Scaife E, Guthery S (2011). Clinical variables as prognostic tools in pediatric-onset ulcerative colitis: a retrospective cohort study. Inflammatory bowel diseases, 17(1), 15-21.
- 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 A (2022). Child physical abuse and COVID-19: Trends from nine pediatric trauma centers. Journal of pediatric surgery, 57(2), 297-301.
- Kahan AM, Scaife JH, Clinker CE, Patel RA, Robson JO, Eldredge AK, Nielsen O, Kastenberg ZJ, Russell KW, Short SS, Bucher BT, Scaife ER, Barnhart DC, Traynor MD J (2026). Eosinophilic esophagitis after tracheoesophageal fistula repair. Journal of pediatric surgery, 61(5), 162979.
Case Report
- Somers S, Chen R, Tipps J, Dadzie A, Traynor M, Scaife ER, Adil Husain S, Gociman (2025). Sternal Cleft Reconstruction: A 12-year Follow-up and Technique Modification. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 13(10), e7198.
Letter
- Rahmani RA, Lautz TB, Fishman SJ, Keswani SG, Mollen KP, Newman EA, Prince JM, Scaife ER, Raval M (2025). Redefining Pediatric General Surgery: A Generational Paradigm Shift Toward Specialization. Journal of pediatric surgery, 162650.
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.