Jason D. Fraser, MD

About Jason D. Fraser, MD

Jason D. Fraser, MD, is a pediatric surgeon and division chief of Pediatric Surgery at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Fraser is skilled in a wide range of general surgery procedures and has a clinical interest in bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery, chest wall deformities and endocrine surgery, as well as medical education and research to improve clinical outcomes.

Dr. Fraser completed a portion of his surgical training in Phoenix and is thrilled to return to the area and lead a team of surgeons dedicated to caring for the children of Arizona.

"I strive to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art care that puts patients and their families first. Ensuring that my patients and their families feel heard, comfortable and valued - even in their most difficult and stressful circumstances - is at the heart of the care I provide," Dr. Fraser says. "I believe open and honest communication is the key to successful patient outcomes."

After graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, Dr. Fraser earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his surgical residency at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, and fellowships in pediatric surgery and surgical research at the hospitals and clinics of Children's Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri.

"I was inspired to be a doctor after seeing the impact that a physician can have on the lives of the patient and their families," he says.

Dr. Fraser is board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Fraser also is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society of University Surgeons, the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the Association for Academic Surgery and the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group.

Dedicated to improving clinical outcomes and advancing the field of pediatric surgery, Dr. Fraser has published more than 125 articles in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the Journal of Surgical Research, The American Surgeon and Injury Epidemiology. He is a frequent invited speaker at national and international medical conferences and meetings and has authored several chapters for medical textbooks. Dr. Fraser also holds many editorial board and scientific review positions with peer-reviewed journals.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Fraser enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. As a family they are very active in the community, their church and extracurricular activities.

Medical School / Education

Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE

Residency

(Surgery) Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ

Fellowship

(Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Research) Children's Mercy, Kansas City, MO

Surgery, Subspecialty-Pediatric Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Pediatric General Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chest Deformities

Thoracic Lesions

Academic Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Creighton University School of Medicine

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

Member, Society of University Surgeons

Member, Association for Academic Surgery

Member, American Pediatric Surgical Association

Member, International Pediatric Endosurgery Group

Member, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Fraser JD, Duran YK, Deans KJ, Downard CD, Fallat ME, Gadepalli SK, Hirschl RB, Lal DR, Landman MP, Leys CM, Mak GZ, Markel TA, Minneci PC, Sato TT, St Peter SD. Natural history and consequence of patent processus vaginalis: An interim analysis from a multi-institutional prospective observational study. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Jan;58(1):142-145. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.09.012. Epub 2022 Oct 3. PubMed PMID: 36307301.

Fraser JA, Deans KJ, Fallat ME, Helmrath M, Kabre R, Leys CM, Markel TA, Dillon PA, Downard C, Wright TN, Gadepalli SK, Grabowski JE, Hirschl R, Johnson KN, Kohler JE, Landman MP, Mak GZ, Minneci PC, Rymeski B, Sato TT, Slater BJ, Peter SDS, Fraser JD. Evaluating the risk of peri-umbilical hernia after sutured or sutureless gastroschisis closure. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Dec;57(12):786-791. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.03.019. Epub 2022 Mar 26. PubMed PMID: 35450699.

Dekonenko C, Fraser JD, Deans K, Fallat ME, Helmrath M, Kabre R, Leys CM, Burns RC, Corkum K, Dillon PA, Downard C, Wright TN, Gadepalli SK, Grabowski J, Hernandez E, Hirschl R, Johnson KN, Kohler J, Landman MP, Landisch RM, Lawrence AE, Mak GZ, Minneci P, Rymeski B, Sato TT, Slater BJ, Peter SSD. Does Use of a Feeding Protocol Change Outcomes in Gastroschisis? A Report from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Apr;32(2):153-159. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1721074. Epub 2020 Dec 27. PubMed PMID: 33368085.

Osuchukwu O, Dekonenko C, Svetanoff WJ, Talukdar N, Schroeder LL, Michael JG, Bartlett J, Fraser JD. Impact of an institution-designed algorithm for the management of dislodged gastrostomy tubes. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Sep;56(9):1536-1541. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.12.009. Epub 2020 Dec 25. PubMed PMID: 33359181.

Fraser JD, Deans KJ, Fallat ME, Helmrath MA, Kabre R, Leys CM, Burns RC, Corkum K, Dillon PA, Downard CD, Gadepalli SK, Grabowski JE, Hernandez E, Hirschl RB, Johnson KN, Kohler JE, Landman MP, Landisch RM, Lawrence AE, Mak GZ, Minneci PC, Rymeski B, Sato TT, Scannell M, Slater BJ, Wilkinson KH, Wright TN, St Peter SD. Sutureless vs sutured abdominal wall closure for gastroschisis: Operative characteristics and early outcomes from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium. J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Nov;55(11):2284-2288. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.02.017. Epub 2020 Feb 20. PubMed PMID: 32151403.