Dr. David W. Kays, MD | Saint Petersburg, FL | General Surgeon

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Dr. David Kays is a surgeon who earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. With 41 years of medical experience, he brings extensive expertise to his surgical practice. Dr. Kays is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Kays practices at Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He specializes in treating complex conditions including severe combined immunodeficiency and hiatal hernias. His practice includes procedures such as physical therapy guidance and strength training protocols. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kays highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.9

17 Ratings
41 years of experience
15 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Male

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Amazing physician with knowledge, kindness and great people person. I had all my trust in him when he did surgery on my son. The outcome was good so we were blessed to have Dr. Kays. Tarpon Springs FL

August 21st, 2020

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Dr. Kays is the best surgeon in the United States for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). He gives hope where no other surgeon would. He believes in the babies and in his remarkable abilities. He has fantastic bedside manner and devotes his life to saving lives. He is different from any other surgeon you will ever encounter and if your baby is diagnosed with CDH, you cannot put him or her in better hands. My baby had right-sided CDH and was more than 7 weeks early on top of that. He treated her at all times like she was going to survive and that made all the difference. I now have a healthy, thriving 5 year old! Beyond that, the nurses and nurse practitioners and other doctors at Shands are beyond amazing with great bedside manner and caring hearts and great skill and expertise with CDH.

December 19th, 2013

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Dr Kays was our daughter's surgeon 3 times. Even though the surgeries were simple compared to the others he does, he spent time thoroughly explaining things to us. He talked to us as an equal. Dr Kays is not only highly skilled, he is personable and caring. The whole experience was easy and our daughter did wonderfully.

February 8th, 2013

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Dr. Kayes is awesome. He did surgery on my son for Pectus Carinatum. Before surgery he could not even lay on his chest because of the protrusion. The incision was so small and it has healed beautifully. You can barely see a scar. We went to four other surgeons before deciding on Dr. Kayes. I cannot say enough about the good care that Shands Hospital and Dr. Kayes provided. Do not hesitate to go to this doctor. He is the best.

September 13th, 2012

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Dr. Kays is the best doctor in the country for babies with CDH. I would highly recommend.

July 4th, 2012

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David followed our son, a LCDH with the utmost of care. After being in the hospital several weeks, we were on a first name basis and his care extended to the entire family. We could not have ask for more from a surgeon!

July 23rd, 2010

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This was by far the best doctor we have ever dealt with. He saved my sons life and was incredible through the ENTIRE process.

March 1st, 2010

Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

601 5th Street South Suite 360Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Tel: (727) 767-4170


Dr. David William Kays, MD	Dr. Kush Shah, MD	Dr. Arian Moshref, DO	Dr. Chad R. Marrs, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (17 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (98 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Saint Petersburg , FL	Tampa , FL	Clearwater , FL	Sarasota , FL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine	Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine
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Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Appendectomy
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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