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General and Thoracic Surgery

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Compassionate Care

At Children’s National Hospital, our pediatric surgeons and nursing team deliver excellent care with a compassionate touch. In addition, we are leaders in innovative and minimally invasive techniques to minimize pain and recovery time for children.

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When your child needs surgery, Children's National Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with experienced pediatric surgeons, advanced minimally invasive techniques and a child-friendly atmosphere.

Why Choose Children’s National for General and Thoracic Surgery?

Our surgical team performs more pediatric surgeries than any other hospital in the Washington, D.C., area. This high volume translates to a superior level of expertise for our dedicated multidisciplinary team. We provide a full range of surgical procedures, from routine hernia operations to complex tumor removals. In addition to our integrated team, we offer:

  • Access to some of the best board-certified pediatric surgeons and anesthesiologists in general and pediatric surgery.
  • Tailored care plans in order to meet your child’s unique surgical needs.
  • Exceptional surgical expertise for even the most complex conditions. Learn more about the conditions we treat.
  • The most sophisticated surgical technology and latest advanced diagnostic and surgical treatment, using minimally invasive techniques, such as peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).

MyChildrensNational Patient Portal

Surgery follow-up visits for existing patients can be scheduled online at our patient portal.

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World-Class Specialty Surgery Programs and Services

We take a team approach to care, where all specialties and departments are integrated to offer the best care for each patient and family. Learn more about the departments that provide specialized surgery services:

Bariatric Surgery Program Chest Wall Deformities Program  Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery  Esophageal and Thoracic Surgery Program Pediatric Gynecology Program  Trauma and Burn Surgery Vascular Anomalies Clinic

Contact Information

For questions about General and Thoracic Surgery or to schedule an in-person appointment or telehealth visit, please call 202-476-2151.

If your child is an existing patient, you can schedule their appointments online through the MyChildrensNational patient portal. Learn more information about the patient portal and how to sign up.

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