Dr. Myur S. Srikanth

About the Doctor

Dr. Myur S. Srikanth is a pediatric general surgeon in Federal Way, Washington, with more than 21 years of experience. He received his medical degree from Madras Medical College and completed his surgical residency at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Virginia Mason Franciscan Health-St. Francis Hospital and EvergreenHealth Kirkland, a U.S. News Best Hospital. Dr. Srikanth is highly recommended by patients, earning a perfect 5/5 rating based on 124 reviews and receiving the Patients’ Top Choice award along with seven patient awards. He accepts new patients and is known for making time for patients, listening attentively, clearly explaining conditions and procedures, performing thorough exams, and having great bedside manner.

• Education: Madras Medical College (India)

• Experience: 21+ years in pediatric surgery

• Specialties: General pediatric surgery

• Current practice: Federal Way, WA location

• Accepts new patients: Yes

• Unique skills: Extensive fellowship training in pediatric surgery from a leading children’s hospital

• Patient strengths: Thorough exams, clear communication, excellent responsiveness, compassionate care

Education & Training

Medical School – Madras Medical College
Residency – University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General), Surgery (1991–1996)
Fellowship – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Pediatric Surgery (1989–1991)
Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Congenital anomalies (e.g., diaphragmatic hernia, omphalocele, gastroschisis)

• Appendicitis

• Hernias (inguinal, umbilical)

• Pyloric stenosis

• Intussusception

• Malrotation of the intestines

• Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in newborns

• Biliary atresia

• Solid tumors of childhood (neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma)

• Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum)

• Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)

• Ovarian cysts and torsion

• Branchial cleft cysts and thyroglossal duct cysts

• Trauma-related injuries in children

Medical Procedures Performed

• Neonatal surgery (repair of congenital anomalies)

• Laparoscopic and open appendectomy

• Inguinal and umbilical hernia repair

• Pyloromyotomy for pyloric stenosis

• Reduction and resection for intussusception

• Ladd’s procedure for malrotation

• Bowel resection for necrotizing enterocolitis

• Kasai procedure for biliary atresia

• Tumor resection (neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, etc.)

• Pectus excavatum repair (Nuss procedure or Ravitch technique)

• Orchiopexy for undescended testes

• Ovarian cystectomy and detorsion

• Excision of branchial cleft or thyroglossal duct cysts

• Central line placement (port-a-cath, Broviac) in children

• Minimally invasive (thoracoscopic/laparoscopic) surgery for pediatric conditions

Services Offered

Dr. Srikanth provides comprehensive pediatric surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents, ranging from newborns with congenital anomalies to teenagers with acquired conditions or injuries. His practice emphasizes family-centered care, ensuring that parents and guardians fully understand the diagnosis, surgical options, and postoperative expectations. He performs both open and minimally invasive procedures tailored to the unique anatomy and needs of growing children. He works closely with pediatric anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and pediatric subspecialists to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care. Patients and families consistently praise his thorough examinations, clear instructions, and compassionate approach.

Services include:

• Neonatal and congenital surgery: Repair of birth defects such as diaphragmatic hernia, abdominal wall defects, and intestinal malformations

• Emergency pediatric surgery: Appendectomy for appendicitis, reduction of intussusception, surgery for testicular or ovarian torsion

• Elective general pediatric surgery: Hernia repair, circumcision revision, excision of benign masses (cysts, lymph nodes)

• Oncologic surgery: Resection of solid tumors (kidney, liver, nerve tissue), lymph node biopsies, placement of central venous access devices

• Thoracic surgery: Repair of pectus deformities, removal of mediastinal masses, lung biopsy

• Minimally invasive surgery: Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures for faster recovery and reduced scarring

• Preoperative and postoperative care: Family education, pain management planning, follow-up visits to monitor healing and development

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Kaiser Permanente (PPO)

• United Healthcare (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 34509 9th Ave S, Suite 103, Federal Way, WA, 98003
Phone: (253) 815-7774

Hospital Affiliations

• Virginia Mason Franciscan Health-St. Francis Hospital – Federal Way, Washington

• EvergreenHealth Kirkland – Kirkland, Washington