Length 0:31About Dr. Uffman
John Kenneth Uffman, M.D. is a pediatric surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dr. Uffman has held a Texas medical license since 2011. When we checked the Texas Medical Board's public records on Nov 10, 2026, the license was active with no disciplinary action on record.
What does a pediatric surgeon do?
A pediatric surgeon is a doctor who specializes in surgery for babies, children and teenagers, and sometimes before birth. They commonly repair birth defects, treat inguinal hernias, remove an inflamed appendix, operate on childhood tumors and lung and chest wall conditions, and care for children with injuries. Source: Cleveland Clinic: Pediatric Surgeon.
To make an appointment or check which insurance plans the practice accepts, call the office. The details are below.
Practice information
- Specialty
- Pediatric Surgeon
- Address
- 1500 Cooper St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Phone
- (682) 885-7080
- Texas license
- N9789, active when checked
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Practice details come from the NPI Registry and the Texas Medical Board (checked Nov 10, 2026). Please call the office to confirm before your visit.
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