Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health is proud to highlight Dr. Mark Kayton, chief of pediatric general surgery at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital in Neptune, NJ. He is board-certified in both pediatric surgery and general surgery.
With over 10 years of advanced training and more than 20 years in practice, he specializes in diagnosing, performing surgery, and managing recovery for children. Dr. Kayton is dedicated to caring for children from birth through adolescence who require surgery.
Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to research in pediatric trauma and clinical trials in pediatric cancer, and he has published advanced research on blood vessel development, a field known as “angiogenesis.”
Check out Dr. Kayton’s spotlight on the Monmouth Moms Podcast:
Dr. Kayton cares for many conditions in children involving the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvic area, and the soft tissues of the extremities. He treats pediatric trauma patients and children with cancer, as well as children with illnesses such as appendicitis.
For consultations, appointments, or questions, please contact:
HMH Pediatric General Surgery
19 Davis Avenue
Floor 5
Neptune, NJ 07753
Phone: 732-935-0407
We asked Dr. Kayton!
- What do patients say about you?
Families say that I take the time to explain things and address their hopes, fears, and concerns.
- What is the #1 tip you always share with patient families?
When I work with your child, I don’t rush my team. We work for as long as necessary to do a thorough and careful job.
- What do you enjoy most about New Jersey?
New Jersey families wholeheartedly care for their children, and we owe them the same commitment.
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
