Dr. Troy M. Reyna, Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery

An accomplished pediatric surgeon, Dr. Troy Reyna was one of the first physicians to introduce minimally invasive surgery for children.  The first laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) and first laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication were both performed by Dr. Reyna.  He is also one of a only a few surgeons in the region that perform minimally invasive pectus excavatum surgery, also known as the Nuss procedure. An advocate for innovation, Dr. Reyna embraces the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technology. Dr. Reyna’s clinical interests include hyperhidrosis (palmar), Hirschsprung’s disease, pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, hernias, tumors and childhood cancers.

Dr. Reyna is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York where he majored in chemistry. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, D.C. He completed his surgical internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. and his surgical residency at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Reyna served his Pediatric Surgery fellowship at Columbus Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Reyna retired from the U.S. Army as a full colonel after serving as a medical officer during his distinguished military career.  He was stationed in Germany, Central America, and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.

As a respected expert in the fields of pediatric surgery and extensive experience with trauma cases, Dr. Reyna serves on the faculty as an instructor of Advanced Trauma Life Support with the American College of Surgeons.  He is a fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Reyna is a certified diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners. Dr. Reyna is board certified in pediatric surgery and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Reyna is fluent in German and Spanish.