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Some people think surgeons who operate on adults are also experts on kids. We don't agree. Growing bodies are different from adult bodies. Even the way kids react to surgery — from anesthesia to IV fluids — is different. That's why our surgeons are board-certified in both general and pediatric surgery.
We perform three times more pediatric surgeries than any other hospital in the region. More cases mean greater surgical expertise — and better outcomes.
Our skilled surgeons carefully assess your child’s options and choose the best treatment — even if that means setting aside their scalpels.
Division Chief
General and Thoracic Pediatric Surgery
June, 2001
We have more than just pediatric surgeons on your child’s team. From anesthesiologists to dietitians, all of our clinicians are specially trained to care for kids of all ages and developmental stages.
More about our team
Minimally invasive surgery means less pain during recovery, a shorter hospital stay and a smaller scar. Because some of our pediatric surgeons are national leaders in the use of minimally invasive techniques, we have the most expertise in assessing whether this type of surgery is best for your child.
More about minimally invasive surgery
We are continually seeking advanced treatments and surgical techniques with proven benefits for children. As a pioneer in treating infants with giant omphalocele — an abdominal wall defect where parts of the abdomen protrude into the umbilical cord — we have the best outcomes in the nation.
More about research and advances
Her parents’ decision to seek care at Children’s gave Ariana the chance for a healthy life.
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Dr. Lynn Martin is working to make Children's a national center of excellence in regional anesthesia.
Children's continues to explore new ground in pediatric medicine as we integrate nontraditional therapies into our treatment of a growing number of maladies.
Clinical and translational research takes discoveries made in the laboratory and translates them into therapies that people can actually use in daily life.
Mia Oscarsson is sporting an extra-big holiday smile. She now has something she’s always wanted and it didn’t come from
Dr. Daniel Low discusses how iPhones are used to soothe children before surgery
Evening Magazine features Children’s Hospital surgeons who recently helped Woodland Park Zoo veterinarians
10.13.2008
One of only five pediatric hospitals in the U.S. to offer this alternative to open-heart surgery.
For an appointment in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett and Federal Way(206) 987-2794
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Each year, hundreds of kids like Grace receive the region’s most advanced pediatric surgical care from Children’s General Surgery team. Your support makes it possible.
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