68601-Axt, Jason

Jason R. Axt, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery

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Bio

Jason Axt, MD, MPH, will be serving as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery and Ambassador for the IU Department of Surgery in Eldoret, Kenya. Dr. Axt received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Prior to joining Indiana University, Dr. Axt taught in academic surgical programs in Cameroon and Kenya, Africa.

Axt’s clinical focus is pediatric surgery, including general and thoracic surgery, particularly Hirschprung’s disease and anorectal malformations. 

Axt’s research focus is global pediatric surgery. He has contributed to more than 15 peer-reviewed publications. 

Axt is a member of the American Association of Pediatric Surgeons (APSA) and the Kenya Association of Pediatric Surgeons (KAPS).

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Key Publications

Axt J, Fatmah A, Axt M, Githanga J, Hansen E, Lessan J, Ming L, Musimbi J, Mwachiro M, Newton M, Ndung’u J, Njuguna F, Nzioka A, Oruko O, Patel K, Tenge R, Ukoli F, White R, O’Neill J, Lovvorn H 3rd. Wilms Tumor Survival Analysis In Kenya. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 6(48), 1254-62, 2013.

Axt J, Nthumba PM, Mwanzia K, Hansen E, Tarpley MJ, Krishnaswami S, Nwomeh B, Ai-xuan Holterman, Nadle EP, Simeone D, Orloff S, Tarpley J, Merchant N.  The Role Of Global Surgery Electives During Residency Training: Relevance, Realities, And Regulations. Surgery, 153(3):327-32, 2013

Jackson-Cole C ,  Ishimwe M, Axt J, (2024) Rectal Biopsy for Hirschprung’s Disease, Open Manual of Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings. https://www.vumc.org/global-surgical-atlas/sites/default/files/public_files/PDF/Rectal%20Biopsy%20for%20Hirschsprungs%20Disease.pdf

Irungu E, Axt J, Grayson B., (2024) Geographical Considerations in Training Pediatric Surgeons for Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Curr Surg Rep (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40137-024-00401-3

Davis R., Oundoh, L, Axt J., (2023) Orchidopexy and Orchidectomy for Testicular Torsion, Open Manual of Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings. https://www.vumc.org/global-surgical-atlas/

Fader J., Axt J. (2023) Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open Manual of Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings. https://www.vumc.org/global-surgical-atlas/

Axt J., Muse F. Oundoh, L., (2023) Orchidopexy for Undescended Testis, Open Manual of Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings. https://www.vumc.org/global-surgical-atlas/

Waisiko, B., Axt, J., Shikiku, C., Stephenson, J. (2022). Paediatric Trauma in Settings of Limited Resource. In: Kennedy Jr, A.P., Ignacio, R.C., Ricca, R. (eds) Pediatric Trauma Care . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08667-0_6

Axt J, Grayson BL, Eisenhut D, Parker AS. Pediatric Surgery: Lymphadenopathy, Neck Masses, Thoracic Surgery, Genitourinary Surgery, and Vascular Access. COSECSA Surgical Foundations Curriculum. Online Module. Created 2022.

Axt J, Grayson BL, Eisenhut D, Parker AS. Pediatric Surgery: Neonatal Vomiting, Pediatric Gastrointestinal Bleeding, the Jaundiced Infant, Disorders of the Abdominal Wall, and Neoplasms. COSECSA Surgical Foundations Curriculum. Online Module. Created 2022.

Gatti J, Axt, J The Acute Scrotum. Holcomb and Ashcraft’s Pediatric Surgery 7ed. 2020 ISBN: 978-0-323-54940-0

Meier D, Axt J , Fitzgerald T.  A Practical Guide for Short-Term Pediatric Surgery Global Volunteers. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2016

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