
Samir R. Pandya, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
Faculty Associate at UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Languages Spoken:
- English,

Biography
Samir Pandya, M.D., is a pediatric general and thoracic surgeon at Children’s Health℠. He is an associate professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern, the director of Clinical Research and the associate program director of the pediatric surgery fellowship program. Dr. Pandya specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques with a clinical focus on all diseases affecting the esophagus, chest wall, lungs, stomach and intestines.
Dr. Pandya completed his general surgical residency training at New York Medical College followed by pediatric surgery fellowship training at Emory University/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Dr. Pandya was part of a medical team that successfully separated conjoined twins. He has been named a Top Doctor by D Magazine, has received institutional recognition for his clinical work and continues to mentor students, residents and fellows. He joined Children’s Health in 2017.
Dr. Pandya lives in Dallas with his wife and their three children. When he’s not working, he enjoys skiing, target shooting, soccer and football.
Education and Training
- Medical School
- Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine (2004)
- Residency
- Westchester County Medical Center (2009), General Surgery
- Fellowship
- Emory University School Of Medicine (2011), Pediatric Surgery
- Board Certification
- American Board of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery,
American Board of Surgery
Treatments
Departments and Programs
Virtual Visit
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Where I Provide Care
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Specialty Center 1 on the Children’s Health Plano Campus
7609 Preston Road Suite Plano, Texas 75024 469-303-7000