Pediatrics

Dr. Ipp and Dr. Chang see adolescent patients through out Adolescent Medicine Program in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics.

Our multi-disciplinary team in the Child Development Program is dedicated to providing integrated and collaborative care to a diverse population of children with a wide range of difficulties.

We provide evaluations, treatment and referrals for conditions including: delays in motor and language development, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and school related problems including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  In addition, we treat behavioral difficulties such as temper tantrums, sleep problems, and feeding disorders.

 Preparing For Your Child's Visit

Thank you for choosing Weill Cornell Pediatrics! To facilitate the check-in process during your child's visit, we have posted important forms and information for you to read, complete and return to the physician's office prior to your arrival. Please download the forms and questionnaires and email to pedschilddevelopment@med.cornell.edu or call (646) 962-0259 at least 72 hours before your appointment.
 

Welcome Packets Documents

Welcome Letter
New Patient Questionnaire PDF|Word
Patient Portal Signup
Parking Options
Campus Map

The Division of Child Neurology has a long history of providing excellent patient care for both the inpatient and outpatient management of all child neurological problems including epilepsy, concussion, metabolic disorders, and neuro-oncology. Our programs include include:

- Pediatric Epilepsy Program

- Concussion and Brain Injury Clinic

- Chronic Headache Program

- Weill Cornell Autism Research Program: WCARP is a research program in our Division of Child Neurology. WCARP is presently conducting research in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

   
Welcome Packet/ Preparing For Your Child's Visit

Thank you for choosing Weill Cornell Pediatrics! To facilitate the check-in process during your child's visit, we have posted important forms and information for you to read, complete and return to the physician's office prior to your arrival. Please download the forms and questionnaires and email to pedsneurotele@med.cornell.edu or fax to 212-746-8137 at least 72 hours before your appointment.

Welcome Packet Documents

Welcome Letter
New Patient Questionnaire PDF | Word
Headache Clinic Questionnaire PDF
Concussion Clinic Questionnaire PDF | Word
E-Prescription Pharmacy Form PDF | Word
Insurance Plans Accepted
Health Info Disclosure Form
Patient Portal Signup
Parking Options
Campus Map

The ABC's of Pediatric Summertime Emergencies - Neurology

Child Neurology Residency
For information about our Residency in Child Neurology, please visit our Child Neurology Fellowship/Residency page.

The Child Protection Team at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center evaluates children who are suspected victims of physical and sexual abuse.  The program, which is funded through gifts and grants, is an Associate of the National Children's Alliance and a multi-borough Child Advocacy Center.

The team's patient population resides in the city's five boroughs.   Many of the children treated are patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or the William Randolph Hearst Burn Unit, the busiest burn intensive care unit in the country. 

The Child Protection team is regularly consulted by the Office of the District Attorney and the Office of Administration for Children's Services to evaluate difficult and challenging cases.

The recent expansion of medical genetic knowledge coupled with the proliferation of new genetic technologies has led to innovative applications of personalized genetic medicine to promote the health and well being of the unborn child, children, their parents and their families.
  
Our Division of Medical Genetics provides an individualized array of genetic services including clinical evaluation and risk assessment, genetic counseling and genetic testing for a variety of genetic conditions to address the unique needs of each individual/family.
  
These include the following:

• Preconception counseling/Carrier Testing

• Continuity of care for patients with medical conditions

• Individuals with a personal or family history of genetic conditions

   
Preparing For Your Family’s Visit

Thank you for choosing Weill Cornell Department of Pediatrics! To facilitate the check-in process during your child's visit, we have posted important forms and information for you to read, complete and return to the physician's office prior to your arrival. Please download the forms and questionnaires and mail or fax to 646-962-0273 at least 72 hours before your appointment.

Welcome Packet Documents

Genetics - New Patient Intake Form: PDF|Word

Medical Genetics Packet (pediatric or adults)
Insurance Plans Accepted
Health Info Disclosure Form
Patient Portal Signup
Parking Options
Campus Map

Medical Genetics Fellowship
For information about our Medical Genetics fellowship, visit our Fellowship page.

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE CENTER (NICU)

Our 50-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is within the NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky Children's Hospital, and provides a wide range of newborn services specially tailored for individualized care of extremely premature neonates and newborn infants requiring medical or surgical intervention.
   
A full range of pediatric consultants attracts the transfer of sick infants from multiple hospitals. Comprehensive surgical care is provided by general, cardiothoracic, urology, plastic, maxillofacial facial and neuro-surgery physicians. The Department of Pediatrics offers consultation by all pediatric subspecialties.
 
NEWBORN CARE
 
An active newborn service with 6000 deliveries per year includes an extensive infertility program and high-risk obstetrics. Prenatal counseling during high risk pregnancies is provided in a close collaboration with obstetricians and perinatologists.
  
Healthy newborns are cared for in the family centered "well baby" newborn nursery. A seven-bed Continuing Care Nursery is a part of the larger Well Baby Nursery and provides care for healthy infants with minor medical problems.

FETAL CARE CENTER

If you recently learned your baby has a disorder or abnormality that requires special care,or if you have a high-risk condition that makes your pregnancy complex, the Fetal Care Center can help meet your needs.    
    
 
  

Our Pediatric Allergy & Immunology practice provides diagnosis and comprehensive care for the full range of allergy and immunology disorders including:

• environmental allergies
• hymenoptera sting allergy, including immunotherapy, angioedema, atopic and contact dermatitis
• latex allergy
• diagnosis and care for immune deficient patients

We also provide state-of-the-art evaluation and management for infants, children, and adults with food allergies and anaphylaxis. This includes skin prick testing, PATCH testing, oral food challenge, and nutrition consultation for diet elimination.

New Upper West Side Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Service

We are pleased to announce Dr. Feuille and Dr. Schussler will be seeing patients at our Upper West Side office on Wednesdays from 9am - 5pm.  For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call (646) 962-3410.

Preparing For Your Child's Visit

To facilitate the check-in process during your child's visit, we have posted important forms and information for you to read, complete and return to the physician's office prior to your arrival.  Please download the forms and questionnaires and email the completed paperwork to pedspulmonarytele@med.cornell.edu or fax to 646-962-0246 at least 72 hours before your appointment.   

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

  
Pediatric Cardiovascular Services at Weill Cornell is comprised of the combined programs of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery. In addition, these divisions represent the Weill Cornell campus of the composite Weill Cornell-Columbia Pediatric Cardiovascular Center, one of the largest and most famous of its type in the world. The program has specialists for every facet of congenital heart disease in infants, children, adolescents and adults.
  
Our Services

Diagnostic imaging, such as echocardiography, non-invasive stress tests, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiac computed tomography (CT), and cardiac catheterization is available at Weill Cornell, as are interventional cardiology procedures such as balloon angioplasty, coiling, stenting of blood vessels and device closure of heart defects. In conjunction with the Fetal Care Center at Weill Cornell, our physicians provide high-end fetal diagnostic echocardiography and counseling for parents.

Many of these procedures may prevent the need for later heart surgery. However, when necessary, cardiovascular surgery by an outstanding team of heart surgeons is available for the correction of heart defects. 

Our Programs

Cardiac Catheterization Program

Echocardiography Lab

Fetal Echocardiography

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Program

Non-Invasive Electrophysiology Services 

 
Preparing For Your Child's Visit
  
Thank you for choosing Weill Cornell Pediatrics! To facilitate the check-in process during your child's visit, we have posted important forms and information for you to read, complete and return to the physician's office prior to your arrival. Please download the forms and questionnaires and email to pedscardiotele@med.cornell.edu or fax to 212-746-8373 at least 72 hours before your appointment.
   
      
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Contact Us
Pediatric Cardiovascular Services
Department of Pediatrics
Weill Cornell Medicine
525 East 68th Street, Suite F-677
New York, NY 10065

Telephone/Appointments:
Phone: (212) 746-3561
Fax: (212) 746-8373

For more information, please visit our web site:
Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

The Pediatric Critical Care Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing state-of-the-art care to infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening medical and surgical conditions.

We work in conjunction with families, referring physicians and hospitals to provide the medical resources and facilities needed to handle special cases and critical situations.
 
In addition to clinical care, the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine sponsors an active research program.  We are investigating the mechanisms of critical illness and organ failure as well as the body's immunologic response to severe illness. Scientists in the Division are conducting cutting-edge research in the area of day/night (diurnal) physiologic and immunologic changes that the body experiences in the face of critical illness.

The Weill Cornell Children’s Dental Health Center is a dental home that provides world-class care to every patient that comes through its doors. Dr. Paula Ancelson, DMD and Dr. Vanessa Coupet, DMD lead the Center and deliver tailored treatments that address the unique needs of each individual child. Both doctors are experts in all aspects of pediatric dentistry, from routine preventative treatments, to complex restorative methods and special needs patients. 

For more information please visit the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) 

Pediatric Dermatology specializes in the evaluation and management of common and uncommon cutaneous problems for children, birth to 18 years of age. Affecting infants, children and adolescents, pediatric dermatologists recognize the unique developmental and physiologic aspects of the this population, and design treatment regimen specific to their developmental and physical needs. Specialized care of common skin problems such as acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, bullous diseases, molluscum contagiosum, hemangiomas, herpes simplex, tinea, port wine stains, warts, and skin infections is available as well as expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex and unusual skin diseases such as milaria, hidradenitis and impetigo.

The pediatric dermatology unit places a strong emphasis on educating children and their families about skin disease, and the prevention of permanent cosmetic disability is stressed.

For more information, visit our web site: Weill Cornell Dermatology.

The ABC's of Pediatric Summertime Emergencies Dermatology

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Service at the NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky Children's Hospital -- affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine -- provides outstanding emergency care for ill and injured children and young adults, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  We offer a dedicated pediatric emergency space, separate from the adult emergency department, where children and families are cared for in a comforting environment led by staff trained and experienced to care for children of all ages.

We take pride in offering our community the highest quality pediatric emergency care, and are grateful to service all boroughs of New York City and the greater metropolitan area.  We offer the highest level of pediatric trauma and burn care, with coordinated teams specifically skilled to manage pediatric surgical and medical areas. 


We Are Excited to Launch a Brand New Service:
Pediatric Urgent Care Telehealth (6pm-midnight)

Our Pediatric Emergency Service now offers Pediatric Urgent Care Telehealth from 6pm - midnight, seven days a week.   Telehealth is a quick, convenient way to connect with one of our Pediatric Emergency Medicine doctors via a Secure Online Video Chat to get an instant examination, diagnosis, and treatment or referral for you or your child. 

For more information, and to start your Telehealth connection, visit: http://www.nyp.org/ondemand/urgent-care

Related Links:Komansky Children's Hospital Emergency Department

The ABC's of Pediatric Summertime Emergencies

About the Division

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology provides specialized, multi-disciplinary care to children and adolescents with pediatric endocrine disorders.   Our programs and services include:

• Growth, Thyroid and Puberty Disorders
• Obesity and Insulin Resistance
• Low Bone Mass
• Pediatric Diabetes Program
• Comprehensive Center for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
• Pediatric Obesity Program
• Kids and Teens Healthy Weight Program (new sessions start Spring 2018!)

Preparing For Your Child's Visit

Thank you for choosing Weill Cornell Pediatrics! To facilitate the check-in process during your child's visit, we have posted important forms and information for you to read, complete and return to the physician's office prior to your arrival.   Please download the forms and questionnaires and email to pedsendotele@med.cornell.edu or fax to 646-962-0265 at least 72 hours before your appointment.

Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology
For information about our Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, please visit our Fellowship page.
  

Welcome to the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition! We are affiliated with the top ranked NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky Children's Hospital at Weill Cornell Medical Center and the NewYork-Presbyterian Center for Advanced Digestive Care, one of the nation's leading centers for the diagnosis and treatment of childhood digestive diseases. 

Our Expertise

Our team has expertise in digestive disorders affecting children and adolescents of all ages including:

• abdominal pain
• biliary tract disease
• celiac disease
• childhood obesity
• Crohn's disease
• constipation
• diarrhea
• eosinophilic esophagitis
• failure to thrive
• food allergy
• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• intestinal allergies
• jaundice
• malabsorption
• motility disorders
• pancreatic disorders
• polyps
• ulcerative colitis
• viral hepatitis
• vomiting

Other areas of expertise include:

• Bravo and pH Probe placement
• capsule endoscopy
• upper endoscopy and colonoscopy
• fecal microbiota transplant
• gastrostomy tube placement
• hydrogen and methane breath testing 
• impedance/pH testing
• polypectomy
• pouchoscopy
  
  

Preparing for Your Child's Visit

Thank you for choosing Weill Cornell Pediatrics! To facilitate the check-in process during your child's visit, we have posted important forms and information for you to read, complete and return to the physician's office prior to your arrival. Please download the forms and questionnaires and email to pedsgitele@med.cornell.edu or fax to 646-962-0246 at least 72 hours before your appointment.

If you are scheduled for an appointment to see one of our physicians at the 2315 Broadway location, please proceed to the 3rd Floor. All forms listed should be sent into the office prior to the appointment. 

Stay Connected!

Keep up with the latest news from the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition team:

Facebook:  Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Twitter: @WCM_PedsGI

Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition webpage

The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology cares for children and families afflicted with childhood blood disorders and cancers. The Division is led by Dr. Sujit Sheth and includes physicians, nurses, child life specialists, social workers, genetic counselors, technicians and post-doctoral fellows as well as a full administrative team. Affiliated with top-ranked NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky Children's Hospital at Weill Cornell Medical Center, the Division provides family-centered care in our state of the art hematology/oncology facility at Payson 695 (6th Floor).

The Division provides comprehensive medical and professional services to over one thousand children and their families in both inpatient and outpatient services. Twenty-four hour emergency service is available.
   
Leaders in Research
  
The scientific faculty conducts basic research to identify and develop new medications and curative strategies for childhood blood disorders and cancers. The ACGME-accredited fellowship program conducted in collaboration with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center pediatric program graduates seven board eligible Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists each year. In addition, our clinical faculty conduct and participate in clinical research trials to improve the management of childhood blood disorders and cancers.

New York Comprehensive Thalassemia Center

The New York Comprehensive Thalassemia Center, home to one of the largest thalassemia programs in the U.S., is designated as a hemoglobinopathy specialty center by the New York State Department of Health. We provide a full range of comprehensive thalassemia care services including onsite screening, diagnosis, counseling, treatment and support from a multidisciplinary team at the cutting-edge academic medical institution that is NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. 
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General pediatric hospitalists provide provide care in the inpatient and well baby units at NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky Center for Children's Health at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Hospitalists are medical professionals whose primary focus is caring for patients staying in the hospital with complex conditions, and establishing continuity of care among specialists and the patients' primary care physicians.  Research shows that hospitalists can improve quality of care and patient satisfaction and reduce length of stay. 
   
In addition to providing care at the NYP/Weill Cornell location at 68th Street on the Upper East Side, Weill Cornell pediatric hospitalists also provide care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital.

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases evaluates and treats children with acquired or congenital disorders of the immune system, and can provide advice on travel immunizations.  We care for infants and children with illnesses known or suspected to be caused by infections with viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites, as well as infections that involve multiple body systems, unusual or severe infections,  and  infections related to abnormal or weakened immune systems including AIDS.

The ABC's of Pediatric Summertime Emergencies Infectious Diseases

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology provides care and management for children with various kidney diseases, including nephrotic syndrome, urinary tract infections, vesicoureteral reflux, hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, complications of kidney stones and enuresis (bed-wetting) disorders.

We also offer management of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for children with end stage renal disease.

The Division, as part of the Rogosin Kidney Transplant Center, coordinates and provides care and follow-up for children who require kidney transplantation.

The Weill Cornell Medicine Pediatric Brain and Spine Center takes a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on the whole child and offers them the best opportunity to enjoy a normal transition from child to adult. The program is nationally recognized for its leadership in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors, congenital malformations, craniofacial disorders, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, vascular abnormalities, and traumatic injuries.

Our faculty members have advanced skills and expertise in:

• Removal of intraventricular brain tumors
• Endoscopic intracranial surgery
• Tumors (colloid cyst, benign astrocytoma)
• Hydrocephalus (endoscopic third ventriculostomy)
• Congenital cysts (endoscopic fenestration)
• Treatment for Chiari malformations and syringomyelia
• Management of pineal region tumors
• Removal of intramedullary spinal cord tumors
• Correction of craniofacial disorders (cleft lip and/or cleft palate, craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, vascular malformation, hemangioma, deformational (or positional) plagiocephaly)
• Multidisciplinary treatment of pediatric vascular abnormalities (arteriovenous malformations, Moyamoya disease, and cavernous malformations)

Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology offers comprehensive vision services for pediatric patients and adults with strabismus. Some conditions, such as amblyopia, are diagnosed and treated exclusively by a pediatric ophthalmologist; others require more of a team approach, with input from orthoptists, optometrists, and other specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell. Our ophthalmology department has close relations with pediatric neurologists, neuro-radiologists, otolaryngologists, and neonatalogists, providing a continuity of care for any child with issues related to eyes and vision. Child-friendly physicians and staff, up-to-date diagnostic equipment and surgical techniques, and state-of-the art facilities all help us in our mission to provide excellent care for you or your child.

What is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist?
A pediatric ophthalmologist is an ophthalmologist who has undergone additional training in order to understand and treat the eyes and developing visual system of infants and children. In addition, because the surgical techniques involved in treating strabismus (muscle problems of the eyes) are best learned in a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship, these physicians often treat adult strabismus as well.

Which children should be seen by an ophthalmologist?

• Children with parents or siblings with certain eye conditions, such as strabismus or amblyopia

• Children with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, blood problems, metabolic problems, and genetic diseases like neurofibromatosis

• Children with poor vision, eye pain, changes in the shape or size of an eye, crossed or wandering eyes, or an abnormal appearance to the pupil of one or both eyes can all be signs of serious eye conditions and should be evaluated by a physician.

Common Pediatric Eye Problems
Children can get almost every kind of eye disease that adults get, from glaucoma to retinal detachments. However, the most common reasons for a referral are amblyopia and strabismus. Other commonly treated conditions in children are lacrimal duct obstructions, congenital cataracts, and blurry vision. Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a special condition that is treated in conjunction with our retina service.

What takes place during a pediatric eye examination?
It is possible to learn much about a child's eye from an examination, even when the child is too young to read a wall chart. All eye examinations include an assessment of visual function, and an inspection of the eyes with a hand-held light or microscope. During an initial visit at Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology, even if your child has been seen by another eye doctor previously, every child will have his or her pupils dilated. As with an adult eye examination, dilating drops require 30 minutes to take effect, and will blur your child's vision to a mild degree for several hours. The pupils will be visibly dilated, sometimes for the rest of the day.

The subspecialty of pediatric otolaryngology focuses on diseases of the ear, nose and throat in infants and children. Pediatric otolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medical College includes a group of fellowship-trained subspecialists, who have acquired additional skills necessary to provide specialized cutting edge care to infants and children with common and complex disorders in the head and neck region.

These problems include:

• Airway and Breathing disorders
• Ear Diseases (ear infections, hearing loss)
• Pediatric Nose and Sinus Problems
• Tonsil and Adenoid Disease
• Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)
• Speech and Language Disorders
• Pediatric Head & Neck Tumors
• Craniofacial Anomalies including cleft lip, cleft palate, and VPI

Please note that our offices are open from Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Please call the office to find out when your physician will be seeing patients, as not all of our physicians are in the office during these days & times. Thank you.

Our Pediatric Pulmonology practice provides diagnosis and comprehensive care for the full range of lung and respiratory disorders including asthma, chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis, chronic cough, respiratory insufficiency, and sleep disorders.  We use leading edge technologies including flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing (PFT), and our Weill Cornell Pediatric Sleep Center is dedicated to infants, children and adolescents.

Our services and programs include:

• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Pediatric Sleep and Breathing Disorders Center
• Pediatric Aerodigestive Center
• Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

  
Preparing For Your Child's Visit

Thank you for choosing Weill Cornell Medicine's Department of Pediatrics! To facilitate the check-in process during your child's visit, we have posted important forms and information for you to read, complete and return to the physician's office prior to your arrival. Please download the forms and questionnaires and email to pedspulmonarytele@med.cornell.edu or fax to 646-962-0246 at least 72 hours before your appointment.     

The Division of Pediatric Radiology delivers state-of-the-art care to infants, children and adolescents in a comfortable, supportive and child-friendly environment. 

We offer comprehensive diagnostic imaging services, including x-rays, ultrasounds, bone densitometry scans, fluoroscopic scans, CT scans, MRI scans and PET/MR scans. Scans are performed using the most advanced equipment, giving special consideration to the safety and comfort of the child. Our pediatric radiologists are leaders in their field, with strong national and international reputations and achievements. Weill Cornell Medicine is also a leader in low-dose imaging, limiting our patients’ exposure to radiation as much as possible.

Our radiologists and technologists are always available to address concerns from patients, parents and referring physicians.

Our outpatient center, Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian, also features a pediatric MRI program, “MRIamahero!,” which is geared towards reducing anxiety and eliminating the need for risks associated with sedation during the MRI exams by producing our youngest patients with the a safe and enjoyable imaging experience through education and coordinated care. Our program offers the ultimate superhero experience, allowing children and parents alike to understand what an MRI is, what it looks like, sounds like, and what it does! We also offer the services of a dedicated imaging Child Life Specialist who uses added tools and assessment for a personalized experience based upon your child and family’s needs.

Pediatric imaging exams can be scheduled by calling Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian at (212) 746-6000. Specific specialized exams including fluoroscopy can be scheduled at Weill Cornell Medicine’s pediatric radiology at (212) 746-2556.

For a complete description of our services, please visit: Weill Cornell Pediatric Surgery
 
The pediatric surgical service is a crucial part of the Fetal Care Center at Weill Cornell Medicine. The pediatric surgical service promotes a team- based approach which involves antenatal consultations to parents and their families, interpretation of prenatal ultrasounds and MRI's as well as post-natal care of newborns with complex congenital malformations.
 
Our goal is to make the diagnosis of a potential congenital malformation antenatally, and provide education to parents and their families about the fetal diagnosis. We provide careful guidance throughout the pregnancy and the birthing process and provide the best care to infants post-natally. Since the infants often have other associated congenital malformations, we work in conjunction with other nationally recognized leaders to provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to the infant's care.
 
Our experienced team offers expert pediatric surgical care by professionals who have expertise in addressing the needs of infants born with a variety of malformations. The team consists of nationally-renowned surgeons, neonatologists, anesthesiologists and other subspecialists who are experienced in the special needs of infants with these problems.
 
We offer the most advanced surgical therapy including minimally invasive techniques to repair major abdominal and chest malformations. We perform the full spectrum of pediatric surgical procedures which include head and neck anomalies, thoracic malformations, abdominal malformations as well as tumors. Some of the common problems that we treat are listed below. 
 
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)- This condition occurs when the diaphragmatic components do not fuse properly allowing the abdominal organs like the stomach, spleen, liver and intestines to enter the chest cavity. The defect can occur on the right side or the left side, but more commonly on the left. Babies with CDH have small, underdeveloped lungs due to the presence of the abdominal organs in the chest. We offer a comprehensive plan of care for infants born with these anomalies including pre-natal consultation with our neonatologists. Surgical approaches include an abdominal approach as well as a minimally invasive thoracoscopic approach for repair. 
 
Congenital lung malformations- are a family of structural abnormalities of the lung which arise from arrors in the embryologic development of the lung. The categories of malformations include Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid malformation (CCAM), Pulmonary sequestration, Bronchogenic Cyst and Congenital Lobar Emphysema. Many of these malformations are diagnosed on routine pre-natal ultrasound and are fixed after birth. The type, extent, and location of the malformation, dictate the amount of lung to be removed and the timing of the surgery. Both thoracotomy and thoracoscopic techniques are used to treat these malformations.
 
Esophageal Atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula - Congenital esophageal atreisa represents a failure of the esophagus to develop a continuous passage. Instead, most commonly it ends as a blind pouch and the distal end connects with the trachea. The presence is suspected in an infant with excessive salivation and is frequently accompanied by choking after birth. These are usually fixed shortly after birth by a thoracic approach whereby the fistula is divided and the two ends of the esophagus are connsected to each other. These infants often learn to eat and swallow normally. Watch our video on Esophegeal Atresia HERE.
 
Intestinal Atresia- a condition in which a portion of the intestine has not developed properly i.e. duodenal atresia, jejunal atresia. The infant is often born with bilious vomiting and a blockage in the intestines. Operations are performed after birth to restore intestinal continuity. The surgical approach for duodenal atresia usually involves bypass procedures where the blockage is bypassed and for intestinal atresias involve removal of the obstruction and re-anastomosis.
 
Abdominal Wall defects- Omphalocele and Gastroschisis are the most common abdominal wall defects. An omphalocele is a birth defect in which the infant's intestine or other abdominal organs stick out of the umbilicus. In omphalocele, the intestines are covered by a thin sac. Gastroschisis usually involves a protrusion of the intestine without a sac on the right side of the umbilical cord. These anomalies are usually fixed shortly by a variety of techniques which involve progressive closure of the abdominal wall.

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Pediatric Urology involves management of genital and urinary problems that occur in children. We offer special emphasis on developmental problems affecting the kidneys, bladder, urethra or genital tract.

Common conditions treated include
- hypospadias (urine passage ending short of the end of the penis)
- hydronephrosis (obstruction of urine flow from the kidneys)
- cryptorchidism (undescended testes)
- reflux (backup of urine from the bladder toward the kidneys)
- intersex (incomplete or otherwise abnormal development of the genital organs.)

The Institute for Pediatric Urology specializes in the structure, function and development of children's kidneys and urinary tracts. Our physicians and nurses are specially trained in pediatric urology to provide children with expert care. It is our goal to protect the kidneys in young children so that they may grow up healthy.

For more information, please visit the PEDIATRIC UROLOGY SECTION OF OUR DEPARTMENT WEBSITE.