Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery
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The experts you need for the best results
Seattle Children’s pediatric surgery teams are among the nation’s most experienced. More cases mean superior skills and a greater ability to decide if surgery is even needed. All that adds up to better outcomes.
We have the skills to do it right the first time and to care for children with the rarest conditions.
We’re here when you need us, with coverage by a pediatric surgeon at our Seattle hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We see children at surgery centers and clinics in Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Everett and Tri-Cities.
Why Choose Us
The Best in the Pacific Northwest
In 2025, U.S. News & World Report again named Seattle Children’s among the top 10 best children’s hospitals in the U.S. and the best in the Pacific Northwest.
Level I Children's Surgery Center
Seattle Children’s is verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
2,700 Surgeries Each Year
Seattle Children's performs 2,700 surgeries each year. High-volume programs have better outcomes.
“It’s incredible to watch our girls crawl quickly, learn new words and see their distinct personalities take shape. We are very happy with the care we receive at Seattle Children’s. It was the right decision for our family.”
— Sam, father of conjoined twins successfully separated at Seattle Children’s
Treatments and Services
We offer the most advanced services in the region, tailored to your child’s needs. Some services are offered nowhere else in the Northwest. From managing a hernia or appendicitis to operating on the most complex conditions, we provide expert care from birth through young adulthood.
Depending on your child’s needs, they may see professionals in these Seattle Children’s programs:
Featured Services
Seamless care before birth and beyond
If your baby is diagnosed with a high-risk condition during pregnancy, our Fetal Center team will work with your birth hospital to plan for special care and safe transfer to Seattle Children’s. The same team of specialists will be involved in your baby’s prenatal care and throughout their hospital stay.
Read how Summer had lifesaving surgery for CDH at Seattle Children's.
Making Surgery Easier on Your Child
We do more procedures on children for a broader range of conditions than any hospital in the region. After this type of surgery, your child is likely to heal faster with less pain and leave the hospital sooner.
Managing your child’s pain is critical to their healing. Seattle Children’s has the largest team of anesthesiologists who treat only children.
Care for Kids with Complex Conditions
Seattle Children’s expert surgeons treat newborns through young adults with all types of conditions. Our patients range from 1-pound preemies in our to 300-pound high school football players.
Children need care designed just for them. That is why all our surgeons are or eligible to be certified in pediatric surgery.
Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery Team
Seattle Children’s has the largest general and thoracic surgery team in the region. Our surgeons have extra training in treating children and expertise in general surgery and all conditions relating to the chest, belly (abdomen) and pelvis. We take a team approach to your child’s care. We stay in close communication with you — and with one another — from your child’s first clinic visit through surgery and follow-up. Close collaboration among specialists is a great strength of Seattle Children’s.
What to Expect
Let’s get you where you need to be
Contact General and Thoracic Surgery Department at 206-987-2794 for an appointment, a second opinion or more information.