Joel Shilyansky, MD

Joel Shilyansky, MD, located at 200 Hawkins Drive in Iowa City, Iowa, is the Robert and Hélène Soper Chair of Pediatric Surgery and surgeon-in-chief for University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Dr. Shilyansky earned his medical degree from UCLA and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. His research focuses on the immune response in pediatric cancer patients and cancer vaccine development. Dr. Shilyansky is passionate about serving the community and providing exceptional care to his patients, especially children. The hospital offers state-of-the-art technology and a child-specific environment to ensure the best possible outcomes for young patients. Dr. Shilyansky and his team work tirelessly to make the hospital a welcoming and healing place for children and families. With expertise in a variety of areas, including newborn anomalies, pediatric cancer, and GI surgery, Dr. Shilyansky and his colleagues provide top-notch care to patients from Iowa and beyond. The hospital is dedicated to helping children lead healthy and happy lives, and Dr. Shilyansky is proud to be a part of such a compassionate and skilled team.