Pediatric Surgery

The Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh provides comprehensive care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults with surgical problems. We are leaders in minimally invasive surgery techniques, which mean less pain and quicker recoveries for our young patients.

Service is provided 24-hours a day and includes diagnosis, consultation, management and follow-up care administered by a highly-experienced team of pediatric surgeons, nurses and other specialists such as pediatric anesthesiologists.

Our pediatric surgical services include:

• Chest Wall Deformity
• Childhood Cancer
• Colorectal Center for Children
• Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program
• 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

Make an appointment with a pediatric surgeon at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Additional Resources

• Bowel Management Workshop
• Patient Questionnaire Form (PDF)
• Lemieux Sibling Center Brochure (PDF)

Referral Requirements

Referrals are required from primary care physicians or other Children’s Hospital specialty services. Consultations and appointments can be made by calling the Pediatric Surgery office at 412-692-7280. Referrals for patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization from the insurance provider and a primary care physician. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit.

**Please realize that you may be required to talk with one of our nurses to review your child’s history before making any new appointment.