We can have a tremendous amount of talent, in the same room, helping the sick child. So it’s not enough to just have one qualified physician, it’s important to have the redundancy and to have multiple layers of qualified physicians.
– Robert Cusick, M.D., Pediatric Surgeon
Children's Hospital & Medical Center provides specialized surgical services to infants, children and young people up to age 21. More than 8,500 surgeries are performed annually at Children's, ranging from traditional outpatient procedures such as ear tubes to more complex surgeries requiring a hospital stay.
Our surgeons offer expertise in many areas including:
Cardiothoracic surgery
Ears, nose and throat
Gastroenterology
General and thoracic surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Neurology
Oncology
Orthopedic surgery
Pediatric general and thoracic surgery
Urology
We understand surgery can be a frightening experience for your child and you. The following information may help you feel more prepared during this experience.