Joel Espinosa

Dr. Joel Espinosa is the president of the Dominican Society of Pediatric Surgery, known for advocating for the proper treatment of pediatric patients. He has raised concerns about the practice of general surgeons performing surgeries on children, emphasizing the significant differences in anatomy and response to medical procedures between adults and minors. Espinosa has been vocal about the potential complications and long-term health risks that can arise from such practices, urging parents to be cautious about the credentials of the surgeons treating their children. His advocacy aims to ensure that pediatric patients receive care from specialists trained specifically in pediatric surgery.