University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital Position(s)
Pediatric Surgeon
Director of Pediatric Surgery

Other Related Positions Currently Held
Associate Professor, Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Minnesota

Dr. Arnold S. Leonard Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery

Specialties
General and Thoracic Surgery
Trauma Services

Board Certifications
General Surgery
Pediatric Surgery

Sees Patients At
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Clinic (Minneapolis)
Specialty Clinic for Children (Burnsville)

Clinical Interests
Abdominal pain
Achalasia
Anal Fissure
Anorectal disorders
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Boils (Abcesses)
Breast cancer
Breast disease
Breast lumps
Carcinoid syndrome
Carcinoid tumors
Carcinoma
Celiac disease
Cirrhosis
Clinical breast exams and screenings
Colon cancer
Colorectal neoplasms
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Diverticulosis
Dypepsia
Dysphagia
Fecal incontinence
Fistulas
Gallstones
GERD
Hemorrhoids
IBS
Intestinal disorders
Keloids
Kidney cancer
Laparoscopy in children
Liver cancer
Lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Lung cancer
Male breast cancer
Melanoma
Minimally invasive surgery
Neonatal surgery
Pancreas divisum
Pancreatic cancer
Pectus excavatum
Pediatric general surgery
Peptic ulcer
Rectal cancer
Scars
Skin cancer
Stomach cancer
Surgical robotics
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid nodules
Uterine cancer

Education
Medical School
University of Minnesota

Site of Residency
University of Minnesota

Site of Fellowship
University of Minnesota (Pediatric Infectious Disease) 
University of Arkansas (Pediatric Surgery)

Awards and Honors
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors 2010
Best Doctors in America®, 2009-2010
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors, 2009
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors, 2008
Best Doctors in America®, 2007-2008

Research Interest(s)
Childhood cancer
Resectable hepatic metastases

Selected Recent Publications
Publications
Saltzman DA, Katsanis E, Hasz DE, Vigdorovich V, Curtiss III RE, Kelly SM, Anderson PM, and Leonard AS: Anti-tumor Mechanisms of Attenuated Salmonella typhimurium Containing the Gene for Human Interleukin-2. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 32(2):301-306, 1997.

Saltzman DA, Katsanis E, Heise CP, Hasz DE, Kelly SM, Curtiss R, Anderson PM, and Leonard AS: Hepatic and Splenic Colonization for the Attenuated Salmonella typhimurium Containing the Gene for Human Interleukin-2: A Novel Anti-Tumor Agent. Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals, 12910:37-45, 1997.

Simonton SC, Saltzman DA, Brennom W, Pergament M, Drake G, Sinaiko A, Priest JR: Cystic Renal Lymphangiectasia: A Distinctive Clinicopathologic Entity in the Pediatric Age Group. Pediatric Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. 17(2)293-301, 1997.

Saltzman DA, Chavers B, Brennom W, Vernier R, and Telander RL: Timing of Colonic Necrosis in Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Short Report Pediatric Surgery International 13(4):268-70, 1998.

Johnson EM, Saltzman DA, Suh G, Dahms R, and Leonard AS: Complications and Risks of Central Venous Catheter Placement in Children Surgery 124(5):911-6, 1998.

Saltzman DA: Indications for Pediatric Laparoscopy. Audio Digest for General Surgery 41, 1999.

Saltzman DA, Johnson E, Wilienski C, Wahoff D, Warwick W, and Leonard AS: Surgical Experience in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: A 25-Year Perspective. Pediatric Pulmonology, In Press, 2001.

Mehall JR, Saltzman DA, Chandler JC, Kidd JN, Wells T, and Smith SD: Congenital Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in the Infant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Pediatr Surg. 36(4):657-658, 2001.

Kidd JN, Saltzman DA, and Jackson RJ: Perforated Stercoral Ulcer in a Child. Journal of Trauma, In Press, 2001.

Mehall JR, Beavers-May TK, Saltzman DA, Jackson RJ, and Smith SD: A Novel Method for Measuring Bacterial Contamination of Enteral Feeding Tubes. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, In Press, 2001.

Mehall JR, Northrop R, Saltzman DA, Jackson RJ, and Smith SD: Acidification fo Formula Reduces Bacterial Translocation and Gut Colonization in a Neonatal Rabbit Model. J Pediatr Surg 36(1):56-62, 2001.

Mehall JR, Saltzman DA, Jackson RJ, and Smith SD: The Fibrin Sheath Enhances Catheter Colonization with Staphylococcus epidermidis, In Press, Journal of Surgical Research, 2001.

Mehall JR Ennis JS, Saltzman DA, Chandler JC, Grewal H, Wagner CW, Jackson RJ, and Smith SD: A Standardized Clinical Pathway Based on Hemodynamic Status is Safe and Effective in Managing Pediatric Solid Organ Injury. In Press, Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2001.

Saltzman DA, Jackson RJ, Smith SD, and Wagner CW: Recurrent Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Novel Technique for Repair. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, In Press, 2001.

Saltzman DA, Schmitz MD, Smith SD, Harp S, and Jackson RJ: Slipping Rib Syndrome in Children. Pediatric Anesthesia, In Press, 2001.

Publications - Book Chapters
Saltzman DA and Tuttle T. Anorectal Disease, In Lee K and Dyke C (eds):Surgical Attending Rounds, Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger, 1998.

Publications - Handbooks
Leonard AS and Saltzman DA: Pediatric Intestinal Obstructions. Najarian JS and Delaney JP (eds): Advances in Gastrointestinal Surgery. University of Minnesota, Department of Surgery, 1997.

Saltzman DA, Katz DA, Jackson R, Wagner CW, Smith D: Resident Pocket Manual of Pediatric Surgery at the Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1999.

Publications - Abstracts
Mehall JR Ennis JS, Saltzman DA, Chandler JC, Grewal H, Wagner CW, Jackson RJ, and Smith SD: A Standardized Clinical Pathway Based on Hemodynamic Status is Safe and Effective in Managing Pediatric Solid Organ Injury. Oral Presentation, Western Trauma Association, 2000.

Mehall JR, Saltzman DA, Jackson RJ, and Smith SD: Acidification of Formula with Citric Acid is Eqully Protective and Better Tolerated than Acidification with Hydrochloric Acid. American Pediatric Surgical Association, 2001.

Saltzman DA, Jackson RJ, Smith SD, and Wagner CW: Recurrent Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Novel Technique for Repair. American Academy of Pediatrics - Surgical Section, 2000.

Mehall JR, Saltzman DA, Jackson RJ, and Smith SD: The Fibrin Sheath Enhances Catheter Colonization with Staphylococcus epidermidis, Surgical Infection Society, 2001.