I think it is important to understand a patient and parent’s concerns and clearly explain the diagnosis, as well as surgical and treatment options. Additionally, follow up and communication are key in good patient care.

About Jamie C. Harris, MD

Jamie Harris, MD, FAAP, FACS, is a pediatric surgeon, co-director of the Colorectal Clinic at Phoenix Children's and site director for medical students and surgical residents. Dr. Harris has extensive training and experience in general pediatric and colorectal surgery. She has a clinical interest in surgical procedures for bowel management and constipation, as well as the treatment of Hirschsprung disease, anorectal malformations and general pediatric surgery.

After earning her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Arizona, Dr. Harris completed a medical internship and her general surgery residency training at Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago. She trained as a pediatric surgery fellow at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, also in Chicago. Dr. Harris received advanced training in pediatric complex colorectal surgery and bowel management at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Ohio.

Dr. Harris is board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association. Dr. Harris is a member of the Surgical Education Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a primary investigator and site coordinator for the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium. She is an active presenter for the American Academy of Pediatrics' education committee.

In her free time, Dr. Harris enjoys being with her family and their dog, in addition to running, traveling and trying new restaurants. As a Phoenix native, she is thrilled to work in the Valley taking care of children where she grew up.

Medical School / Education

University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ

Internship

(General Surgery) Rush University Medical Center / John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL

Residency

(General Surgery) Rush University Medical Center / John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL

Fellowship

(Pediatric Surgery) Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago / McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Surgery, Subspecialty-Pediatric Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Member, American Pediatric Surgical Association

Member, Surgical Education Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics

Locations

Dr Harris was amazing, and I look forward to my child being in her care

Dr. Harris was excellent. She explained everything very clearly. She was able to quickly establish a great rapport with my daughter. She even called that afternoon to provide same-day xray results.