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Dr. David Kays, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
4.3 (11)
Map Pin Small Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Kays, MD

Dr. David Kays, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL. They specialize in Pediatric Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kays an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Kays works at Practice in Saint Petersburg, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kays' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery At Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
    601 5th St S Ste 306, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 767-4170
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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
    501 6th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 767-4146
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    601 5th St S Ste 611, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 767-7417

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  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

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    About Dr. David Kays, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1518975911
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Babies Hospital Columbia P&S
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Rochester
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    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
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