Pediatrics

Craig Albanese, MD

Chief of Pediatric General Surgery

Craig Albanese, MD, MBA, is a pediatric general surgeon with a subspecialty focus on pediatric surgery, particularly pioneering minimally invasive and minimal access surgery techniques for infants, children, and fetuses. He treats conditions requiring small incisions in young patients, emphasizing advanced surgical approaches suited to pediatric anatomies. Albanese primarily serves pediatric patient populations, including neonates and infants needing specialized general surgery interventions. Hi

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (MD, 1986)
Residency: UPMC (Surgery, 1991)
Fellowship: UPMC Medical Education (Pediatric Surgery, 1994)
Business School: Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business (MBA, Business Administration, 2008)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2005-2014 (10 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric SurgerySurgical Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Musculoskeletal ConditionsConcussionACL & Ligament ReconstructionArthroscopic SurgerySports Injuries

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford University School of Medicine
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Stanford Children's Health
Duke University Health System
UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Albanese treats

Insurance accepted

Humana

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Albanese accept Humana insurance?

Craig Albanese's public profile lists Humana as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Albanese practice?

Craig Albanese practices in Stanford, CA with hospital affiliations including Stanford University School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and Stanford Children's Health.

What does Dr. Albanese specialize in?

Craig Albanese is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Sports Medicine.

How long has Dr. Albanese been practicing?

Craig Albanese has 40+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Albanese's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (MD, 1986); Residency: UPMC (Surgery, 1991); Fellowship: UPMC Medical Education (Pediatric Surgery, 1994).