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Having surgery at Children's National


Watch this video to help you and your family prepare for surgery at Children's National. Our goal is to help you understand your child's upcoming procedure and guide you through the process.

 Children's National provides a checklist to help you and your family prepare for your child's surgery.

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Diego Preciado

Diego Preciado, MD, PHD Division Chief, Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Co-Director, Cochlear Implant Program
Otolaryngologist

Having surgery at Children's National

young girl in a hospital gown with a child life specialist

Watch this video to help prepare for your child's surgery experience at Children's National Health System.

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