Pediatric Surgery

When you’re the parent of a child facing surgery, you want the safest, most trustworthy care you can find.

You expect to find:

• Pediatric surgeons with specialized expertise in treating your child’s condition.
• Access to a multidisciplinary team of specialists experienced in complex surgical cases.
• A hospital that offers advanced technology, plus strong outcomes and safety statistics.
• A patient-centered care team you can trust to explain your child’s diagnosis and surgical plan.

The Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh meets these expectations and more. We provide comprehensive care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with surgical problems.

We are leaders in minimally invasive surgery techniques. These offer less pain and quicker recoveries for our young patients. Our team also works closely with you to ensure your family feels understood and supported throughout your child's surgical journey.

Our services are available 24 hours a day. We provide diagnosis, consultation, management, and follow-up care. An experienced team of pediatric surgeons, nurses, and other specialists, like pediatric anesthesiologists, administers your child's care.

Our pediatric surgical services include:

• Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program.
• Chest wall deformity.
• Childhood cancer.
• Colorectal Center for Children.
• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
• Fetal diagnosis and treatment.
• Head and neck disorders.
• Intestinal failure (short-gut syndrome).
• Inflammatory bowel disease.
• Inguinal and scrotal disorders.
• Minimally invasive surgery.
• Newborn congenital anomalies.
• Nutritional support services.
• Pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
• Same-Day Surgery Center.
• Telemedicine program.
• Thoracic surgery.
• Vascular access.

Research and Clinical Studies

The UPMC Children’s Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery is a nationally recognized research center. We participate in the latest clinical studies. These studies involve human volunteers and aim to add to our medical understanding.

Referral Requirements

We encourage referrals from primary care physicians or other UPMC Children’s specialty services. However, we accept self-referrals.

If you are enrolled in a managed-care insurance plan, you may need authorization from your insurance provider and a primary care physician. We must receive all necessary referral and authorization forms before the child's visit.*

For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call the office directly at 412-692-7280.

*In some situations, you may be asked to review patient information with a nurse or other medical professional before making any new appointment.

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