Steven Stylianos, MD

Steven Stylianos, MD, was appointed professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in December 2024. He also serves as the surgeon-in-chief at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

A graduate of Rutgers University and New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Stylianos is a highly accomplished surgeon with expertise in biliary atresia, neonatal surgery, and pectus excavatum. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in the separation of five sets of conjoined twins.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Stylianos is a passionate advocate for physician mental health. He founded a peer support program across multiple surgical departments, providing training and fostering peer connections to promote emotional well-being among faculty and residents.

Dr. Stylianos most recently served as professor and chief of Pediatric General Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and as surgeon-in-chief at New York–Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. His extensive academic career includes leadership positions within the American Pediatric Surgical Association and Pediatric Trauma Society. He has published extensively, delivered numerous national lectures, and mentored medical students, residents, and fellows throughout his career.

Dr. Stylianos has been recognized as one of New York Times Magazine's New York Super Doctors from 2012 through 2024. In 2016, he received the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association's Champions Award and the American Trauma Society’s NY State Trauma Medical Director of Distinction.