Corey Iqbal, M.D.

Pediatric Surgery

Portrait of Corey Iqbal, M.D.

With children, it's not just about saving lives — it’s about saving lifetimes. Dr. Corey Iqbal finds his work as a pediatric surgeon deeply humbling. Children aren’t impressed by fancy degrees or a list of publications — they simply want to feel better. He was drawn to pediatric surgery because it offers the opportunity to treat a wide variety of conditions.

Dr. Iqbal practiced medicine in Kansas City for many years, where he established a fetal surgery program at a large children's hospital. He was later recruited to a community hospital in Overland Park, Kansas, where he built a pediatric surgery program from the ground up. A cornerstone of his success has been a commitment to family-centered care, recognizing that illness affects not only the child but the entire family.

Dr. Iqbal approaches caring for children as a partnership with parents. He takes the time to explain a child’s condition and outline treatment options so that families can make well-informed decisions together.

He and his family have fallen in love with the beauty of Appalachia. As they explored the region and connected with the community, they were struck by the warm, welcoming nature of the people at ETSU Health and throughout the Tri-Cities area. They feel incredibly fortunate to be part of it.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Fellowships: Fetal Surgery, University of California San Francisco; Pediatric Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri; Research, Mayo Clinic Gastrointestinal Research Unit
  • Residency: General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Doctorate: Doctor of Medicine, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri

BOARD CERTIFICATION

  • Pediatric Surgery, American Board of Surgery
  • Surgery, American Board of Surgery

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons 
  • Member, Society of University Surgeons