Names and faces

Basil Darras, MD

Basil Darras, MD, was recently named associate neurologist-in-chief for Clinical Services. He will be responsible for the outpatient and inpatient clinical Neurology programs on Children's Longwood campus and the clinical programs in Children's satellite facilities. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 355-8235.

Richard Levy, MD

Newly appointed Ophthalmologist, Richard Levy, MD (right), will begin accepting patients in Boston, Waltham and other satellite offices this month. Dr. Levy joins Children's Hospital Boston after completing his fellowship with our Department of Ophthalmology. He brings a broad range of expertise in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 355-6401.

The Department of Surgery welcomes two pediatric general surgeons. Konstantinos Papadakis, MD, will see patients at South Shore Hospital and Children's Hospital Boston at Waltham. Christopher Weldon, MD, PhD, will see patients at the main hospital in Boston and in Waltham. To schedule an appointment with either surgeon, call the Department of Surgery at (617) 355-7800.

The Department of Urology is proud to introduce two new pediatric urologists: Carlos Estrada, MD, and Caleb Nelson, MD, MPH. They will see patients in Boston and at several satellite locations. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 355-7796.

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