Arizona Fetal Surgery Program
Fetal surgery at the University of Arizona provides compassionate, comprehensive care for mothers and their complex pregnancies.
Our multidisciplinary team of highly specialized and experienced providers ensures continuous support for your family pre and post delivery, supporting the earliest possible diagnosis and care.
The Fetal Surgery Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
The Fetal Surgery Program at the University of Arizona provides care and support for mothers and complex pregnancies. Our multidisciplinary team works alongside partners including maternal-fetal medicine specialists, cardiologist, geneticists, and fetal anesthesia to identify the best route of care.
Learn more about fetal surgery at the University of Arizona.
Our team of fetal surgeons and highly specialized providers work in partnership with parents to support high risk pregnancies.
From fetal anomalies to conditions affecting twins, fetal surgery can be a transformative option in the care of babies and mothers.
In partnership with a multidisciplinary team, our fetal surgeons provide a range of in-utero treatment options for fetal anomalies.
Research and Innovation
Fetal surgery is a growing medical field, and our providers are committed to advancing the field through continued research and innovation.
Doctors at Banner University perform state's first surgery on baby still in womb (KVOA)
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Department of Surgery is proud to announce its historical achievement of performing the first spina bifida fetal surgery in the state of Arizona. The procedure involved a delicate spina bifida repair on a fetus during the 25th week of pregnancy after it was detected at 22 weeks. The successful surgery, completed on February 19, 2024, was performed by co-surgeons, Kenneth Liechty, MD, the division chief of Pediatric Surgery and director of Fetal Medicine at Banner - University Medicine, and Anthony Avellino, MD, the director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, and their medical team. Watch the KVOA news coverage here:
Making the Rounds podcast - Bridging Medicine and Hope: The Advancements in Fetal Surgery
Listen as Kenneth Liechty, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery, Director of Fetal Medicine at Banner – University Medicine, and Surgeon-in-Chief at Banner Children’s at Diamond Children’s Medical Center, discusses the importance of a comprehensive fetal surgery center and the incredible advancements in fetal surgery that are shaping the future of health care for our tiniest patients.
Make an Appointment
For the best surgical care in Tucson, Southern Arizona or the Southwest, make an appointment by calling
(520) 694-8888.
Contact Us
University of Arizona Department of Surgery
Center for Fetal Surgery
PO Box 245131
Tucson, AZ 85724-5131
Office Phone: (520) 621-8745
Fax: (520) 626-2247