Meet Dr. Marty Knott
I was born in Houston, TX and despite moving often as a child, my family moved back to Texas when I was 11. My interest in medicine started during a high school summer internship where I was mesmerized by the environment of the operating room. I went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Texas A&M University. Following that, I attended medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
During my first year of medical school I was invited to the research laboratory of two of my great mentors and my interest in research was ignited. I enrolled in the graduate school and went on to receive my D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and my Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology. I am proud of my D.O. degree as it has taught me a unique way of approaching the patient as a whole.
I completed my general surgery training at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA. During my third year of residency I went on a mission trip to Haiti and knew Pediatric Surgery was the career for me. I spent a year doing research in Kansas City. It was one of the best years of my professional career, and my love for pediatric surgery only grew. I then had the wonderful opportunity to complete my Pediatric Surgery Fellowship in Kansas City. My experience there prepared me to perform advanced minimally invasive procedures.
I joined Cook Children's in January of 2016. I love what I do. I enjoy taking care of children and their families. It is rewarding to see a child feel better after surgery. Whether it be a laparoscopic hernia repair or a laparoscopic resection of a choledochal cyst, minimally invasive surgery remains my passion.
I have three boys. I love being outside and riding my bike.
Services
- Abdominal/gastrointestinal issues
- Circumcisions
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Genitourinary surgery
- Head and neck masses
- Neonatal surgical conditions
- Pectus Carinatum
- Pectus Excavatum
- Robotic surgery, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy
- Thoracic surgery
- Tumors and malignancies
- Vascular, dialysis and feeding access
Reviews
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What our families say
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November 07, 2024
Was great. Thank you.
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November 07, 2024
Dr. Knott was very educated on what the issue was with my child and explained everything to use so we understood everything. His nurse and scheduler was very nice and attentive as well.
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September 27, 2024
Entire staff was kind, compassionate and understanding. Nursing staff and provider went above and beyond to calm our fears and reassure us of their treatment plan regarding our child.
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September 25, 2024
[...] (nurse) was very friendly and kind. Very personable! I also enjoyed Dr. Knott.
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September 25, 2024
Very good service and friendly
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September 20, 2024
Everyone was very professional
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September 20, 2024
M.D Nott he was so professional and genuine
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August 26, 2024
Staff were very helpful
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August 24, 2024
The coordination between doctors/staff on different floors so my child didn't have to make multiple trips was extremely helpful.
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August 10, 2024
Dr Knott is absolutely amazing! He took a very scary time for us and made it as easy as possible. He was patient and answered all of our questions.
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August 08, 2024
Excellent is a very professional staff
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August 08, 2024
[...] is an excellent person doing her job and the doctor is also very friendly and responsive
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July 21, 2024
I have nothing but positive things to say about the entire hospital and the staff.
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July 21, 2024
Dr. Knott - he took amazing care for our daughter and his calm demeanor was appreciated.
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July 19, 2024
[...] for being so kind, knowledgeable and informative about the procedure. Dr. Knott for being so kind and doing such a great job with the procedure.
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July 17, 2024
We didn't wait long at all & everyone was so nice!
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June 28, 2024
Everything was good, I love when a Dr will address the patient and listen to them even when it is a child. Dr. Knott listened to what our child told him, he addressed him and told him what the plan was for the surgery and even joked with him.
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June 13, 2024
It's been a hard road having to have follow ups every few weeks for 6 months now and a delicate situation for my daughter, but the staff and Dr. Knott have made it as pleasant as possible. They take the time to make her comfortable and get to know her and we really look forward to seeing them each time!
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June 13, 2024
Dr. Knott is beyond fantastic, I trust his expertise and his care of my child beyond any doctor we have ever seen. So thankful we were introduced to him and his incredible staff. Linda and the other nurses are over the top sweet and generous and always smiling and welcoming. We seriously could not love them anymore! So thankful for everyone there!
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April 22, 2024
Very excellent
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February 20, 2024
Excellent nurse
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February 20, 2024
Excellent nurse I don't remember the name
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January 31, 2024
Every visit is satisfying and rewarding
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January 31, 2024
Dr Knott he is very caring big of my child and shows a lot of concern he listen's the me about every concern I have for my child and address them in a calm and understanding nature I am thankful and blessed to have him as my child's doctor
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January 25, 2024
Dr Knott is always amazing. We love him!!!
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January 06, 2024
Dr Knotts was kind, listened to my concerns and addressed me a respectful manner. His office staff was efficient and got us on and out quickly.
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November 30, 2023
Dr. Knott and his entire staff are absolutely phenomenal everytime we see them! They treat us like family and care so well for our son. They are the best!
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November 30, 2023
We've been with pediatric surgery for a few years now and they have always treated us with respect and amazing care. We couldn't recommend dr. Knott and his team enough!
Publications
- BG Dalton, KW Gonzalez, EM Knott, SD St Peter, P Aguayo. (2015) Same day discharge after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in children. J Surg Res. 195:418-421.
- EM Knott, JD Fraser, H Alemayahu, WB Drake, SD St Peter, KM Perryman, D Juang. (2014) Evaluation of cardiac function during laparoscopic gastrostomy in pediatric patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome using intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 24:738-741
- JP Cunningham, EM Knott, AC Gasior, D Juang, CL Snyder, SD St Peter, DJ Ostlie. (2014) Is routine chest radiograph necessary after chest tube removal? J Pediatr Surg. 49:1493-1495.
- AA Desai, EM Knott, H Alemayehu, AK Sherman, SD St Peter, DJ Ostlie. (2014) Histologic Analysis of the Hernia Sac: Current Practices Based on a Survey of IPEG Members. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 24:660-663.
- NE Sharp, EM Knott, P Thomas, DC Rivard, SD St Peter. (2014) Burden of complications from needle penetration of plastic ports in children. J Pediatr Surg. 49:763-765.
- AC Gasior, EM Knott, GW Holcomb 3rd, DJ Ostlie, SD St Peter. (2014) Patient and parental scar assessment after single incision versus standard 3-port laparoscopic appendectomy: Long-term follow-up from a prospective randomized trial. J Pediatr Surg. 49:120-122.
- EM Knott, AC Gasior, SD St Peter, CL Snyder. (2014) Mortality of Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Isolated Ileal Perforation at a Single Institution over the Past 40 Years. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 24:394-397.
- AC Gasior, KA Weesner, EM Knott, A Poola, SD St Peter. (2013) Long-term patient perception of pain control experience after participating in a trial between patient-controlled analgesia and epidural after pectus excavatum repair with bar placement. J Surg Res. 185:12-14.
- EM Knott, P Thomas, NE Sharp, AC Gasior, SD St Peter. (2013) Reduced use of computed tomography in patients treated with interval appendectomy after implementing a protocol from a prospective, randomized trial. Pediatr Surg Int. 29:1293-1296.
- EM Knott, FB Fike, AC Gasior, R Cusick, E Brownie, SD St Peter, KS Azarow. (2013) Multi-institutional analysis of long-term symptom resolution after cholecystectomy for biliary dyskinesia in children. Pediatr Surg Int. 29:1243-1247.
- EM Knott, AC Gasior, DJ Ostlie, GW Holcomb 3rd, SD St Peter. (2013) Decreased resource utilization since initiation of institutional clinical pathway for care of children with perforated appendicitis. J Pediatr Surg. 48:1395-1398.
- AC Gasior, EM Knott, SW Sharp, DJ Ostlie, GW Holcomb 3rd, SD St Peter. (2013) Experience with an evidence-based protocol using fibrinolysis as first line treatment for empyema in children. J Pediatr Surg. 48:1312-1315.
- J Baerg, D Thorpe, G Bultron, R Vannix, EM Knott, AC Gasior, SW Sharp, E Tagge, SD St Peter. (2013) A multicenter study of the incidence and factors associated with redo Nissen fundoplication in children. J Pediatr Surg. 48:1306-1311.
- AC Gasior, EM Knott, SW Sharp, CL Snyder, SD St Peter. (2013) Predictive factors for successful balloon catheter extraction of esophageal foreign bodies. Pediatr Surg Int. 29:791-794.
- NE Sharp, EM Knott, CW Iqbal, P Thomas, SD St Peter. (2013) Accuracy of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric for laparoscopic appendectomy at a single institution. J Surg Res. 184:318-321.
- P Thomas, EM Knott, NE Sharp, SD St Peter. (2013) Implications of Foley catheterization in children with perforated appendicitis. J Surg Res. 184:337-340.
- AC Gasior, EM Knott, FB Fike, VE Moratello, SD St Peter, DJ Ostlie, CL Snyder. (2013) Ghost publications in the pediatric surgery match. J Surg Res. 184:37-41.
- NE Sharp, EM Knott, CW Iqbal, P Thomas, SD St Peter. (2013) Clinical outcomes following bowel resection versus reduction of intussusception. J Surg Res. 184:388-391.
- AC Gasior, EM Knott, SD St. Peter. (2013) Management of peripherally inserted central catheter associated deep vein thrombosis in children. Pediatr Surg Int. 29:445-449.
- AC Gasior, EM Knott, DJ Ostlie, SD St Peter. (2013) To drain or not to drain: an analysis of abscess drains in the treatment of appendicitis with abscess. Pediatr Surg Int. 29:455-458.
- EM Knott, A Zamora, C Cavett, TA Wattsman. (2013) Decline in Health Status of Extremely Premature Neonates with Patent Ductus Arteriosus after Second Course of Medical Therapy. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 23:270-272.
- AC Gasior, SD St Peter, EM Knott, M Hall, DJ Ostlie, CL Snyder. (2012) National trends in approach and outcomes with appendicitis in children. J Pediatr Surg. 47:2264-2267.
- EM Knott, SR Shah, G Jones, M Hetherington, RJ Sharp. Treatment of chest wall osteosarcoma presenting as second primary after treatment of neuroblastoma. J Pediatr Surg. 47:e5-7.
- EM Knott, AC Gasior, GW Holcomb III, DJ Ostlie, SD St. Peter. (2012) Impact of Body Habitus on Single Site Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Non-perforated Appendicitis: Subset Analysis from a Prospective, Randomized Trial. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 22:404-407.
- VE Mortellaro, EM Knott, AC Gasior, SR Shah, DJ Ostlie, GW Holcomb, SD St. Peter. (2012) Is There an Increased Risk of Complications with Laparoscopy Looking for a Contralateral Patent Processus Vaginalis? J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2:710-712.
- EM Knott, AC Gasior, J Bikhchandani, JP Cunningham, SD St. Peter. (2012) Surgical management of gallstone pancreatitis in children. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A.22:501-4.
- CW Iqbal, EM Knott, VE Mortellaro, KM Fitzgerald, SW Sharp, SD St. Peter (2012) Interval Appendectomy after Perforated Appendicitis: What are the Operative Risks and Luminal Patency Rates? J Surg Res. 177:127-130.
- EM Knott, PA Valuesk, SD St. Peter (2012) Laparoscopic excision of a giant splenic vascular tumor. J Ped Surg 47(7):E21-3.
- EM Knott, W Fry (2012) Intravenous ultrasound directed superior vena cava filter placement without contrast. Am Surg. 78:1010-1011.
- EM Knott, B Beacham, W Fry (2011) New technique to prevent tilt during IVC filter placement. J Vasc Surg. 55:869- 71.
- EM Knott, J Sun, Y Lei, M-G Ryou, AH Olivencia-Yurvati , RT Mallet (2006) Pyruvate mitigates oxidative stress during reperfusion of cardioplegia-arrested myocardium. Ann Thor Surg 81: 928-34.
- EM Knott, M-G Ryou, J Sun, A Heymann, AB Sharma, Y Lei, M Baig, RT Mallet, AH Olivencia-Yurvati (2005) Pyruvate-fortified cardioplegia suppresses oxidative stress and enhances phosphorylation potential of arrested myocardium. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 289: H1123-1130.
- EM Knott, JD Tune, S Stoll, HF Downey (2005) Lymphatic pump treatments increase thoracic duct flow. JAOA 105: 447-456.
- Sharma, AB, EM Knott, J Bi, RR Martinez, J Sun, RT Mallet (2005) Pyruvate improves cardiac electromechanical and metabolic recovery from cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation. Resuscitation 66: 71-81.
- Mallet, RT, J Sun, EM Knott, AB Sharma, AH Olivencia-Yurvati (2005) Metabolic cardioprotection by pyruvate: recent progress. Exp Biol Med 230: 435-443
- All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in 6 Months. Carilion Clinic Surgery Grand Rounds. December 2013
Decreased Resource Utilization Since Initiation of Institutional Clinical Pathway for Care of Children with Perforated Appendicitis. Presented as a poster at the American Academy of Pediatrics Surgical Section Meeting. New Orleans, LA, October 2012.
Pediatric Single-Site Umbilical Laparoscopic Surgery: Is the Future Really Brighter. Carilion Clinic Surgery Grand Rounds. Roanoke, VA, October 2012. - Multi-Institutional Analysis of Long Term Symptom Resolution After Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia in Children. Presented as an oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) 44th Annual Meeting. Vicotria, BC, September 2012.
- Mortality of Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Isolated Ileal Perforation at a Single Institution over the Last 40 Years. Presented as a oral poster presentation at CAPS 44th Annual Meeting. Victoria, BC, September 2012.
Impact of Body Habitus on Single Site Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Non-perforated Appendicitis: Subset Analysis from a Prospective, Randomized Trial. Presented as oral presentation at: IPEG's 21st Annual Congress, San Diego, CA, March 2012. - Surgical management of gallstone pancreatitis in children. Presented as oral presentation at: IPEG's 21st Annual Congress, San Diego, CA, March 2012.
- Effects of intestinal resection on growth parameters in children with Crohn's disease. Presented as oral presentation at: Academic Surgical Congress, Las Vegas, NV, February 2012.
- Outcomes for interval appendectomy after non-operative management of perforated appendicitis: what are the operative risks and luminal patency rates? Presented as oral presentation at: Academic Surgical Congress, Las Vegas, NV, February 2012.
- Predictors of successful weight loss after adjustable gastric band placement. Presented as oral presentation at: Carilion Clinic Resident Research Day, Roanoke, VA, May 2011.
- IVUS directed SVC filter placement without IV contrast. Presented as oral presentation at: Southwestern Surgical Congress, Ko Olina, HI, April 2011.
- Earlier surgical intervention for patent ductus arteriosus for extremely premature neonates may be beneficial. Presented as poster presentation at: Southwestern Surgical Congress, Ko Olina, HI, April 2011.
- Malignancies of the Skin. Presented as oral presentation at: Score Lecture Series, Carilion Clinic Surgery Program, January 2011
- Biliary Disease. Presented as oral presentation at: Score Lecture Series, Carilion Clinic Surgery Program, July 2010
- Pancreatic operations. Presented as oral presentation at: Score Lecture Series, Carilion Clinic Surgery Program, September 2009
- Aortic root replacement for patients with aortic stenosis. Presented as poster presentation at: Carilion Clinic Resident Research Day, Roanoke, VA, May 2009.
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Anatomy and Physiology. Presented as oral presentation at: Essentials in General Surgery, Carilion Clinic Surgery Program, July 2008.
- Enteral tube feeding rates should be based on a 22 hour day for medical and surgical ICU patients. Presented as oral presentation at: Carilion Clinic Resident Research Day, Roanoke, VA, May 2008.
- Pyruvate Cardioplegia Suppresses Oxidative Stress and Bolsters Phosphorylation Potential of Arrested Myocardium. Presented as oral presentation at: National Student Research Forum, Galveston, TX, April 2005.
- Pyruvate cardioplegia suppresses oxidative stress and preserves phosphorylation potential of arrested myocardium. Presented as poster presentation at: Experimental Biology Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 2005.
- Substrate enhanced cardioplegia reduces myocardial oxidative stress during cardioplegic arrest. Presented as oral presentation at: 21st Annual Frontiers of Cardiology conference, Winter Park, CO, January 2005
- Lymphatic pump treatments increase thoracic duct flow. Presented as oral presentation at: 109th American Osteopathic Association National Convention, October 2004
- Preconditioning: linking oxidative stress to the mitochondrial permeability transition pore. Presented as oral presentation at: University of North Texas Health Science Center. Department of Integrative Physiology.Lymphatic pump treatments increase thoracic duct flow. Presented as oral presentation at: 5th International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research. Erie, PA, September 2004.
- Pyruvate-Enhanced Cardioplegia Attenuates Oxidative Stress During Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Presented as oral presentation at: University of North Texas Health Science Center Research Appreciation Day, April 2004.
Education
- Medical School:
- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency:
- Carilion Clinic and Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Surgery
- American Board of Pediatric Surgery
Affiliations
- American Pediatric Surgical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- 360 West Magazine Top Doc Award 2017-2018
- 2013 Carilion Clinic Staff Choice Surgeon of the Month
- 2013 Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech School of Medicine Arnold P Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine and Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2006 George W. Northup DO Medical Writing Award
- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005-2006 Student D.O. of the Year
- 2004 Burnett Student Osteopathic Research Award
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