Stephanie F. Polites, M.D., M.P.H., is a pediatric surgeon and Chair of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She specializes in pediatric surgical oncology and complex vascular and lymphatic malformations, offering advanced minimally invasive procedures for children and young adults with rare cancers and challenging conditions. Dr. Polites leads multidisciplinary care teams and conducts innovative research to improve surgical precision and long-term outcomes. Her expertise includes thoracic and abdominal tumors, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, sarcoma, and lymphatic anomalies.