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David Notrica, MD
Professor of Surgery and Child Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix; Associate Professor of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Medical School; Trauma Medical Director, Phoenix Children's Hospital
David M. Notrica, MD, FACS, FAAP, is a distinguished pediatric surgeon specializing in pediatric general surgery and trauma care at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He primarily treats children with traumatic injuries, which are the leading cause of death for ages 1-16 in Arizona, including severe cases like traumatic brain injury managed through innovative NIH-funded research using bone marrow-derived stem cells. As Trauma Medical Director, he developed and directs the state's o
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
- Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Education & Training
- Emory University School of Medicine — M.D., 1992
- Emory University — General Surgery Residency, 1997
- Texas Children's Hospital / Baylor College of Medicine — Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, 1999
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice