An experienced, kid-focused team.
If your child needs a medical procedure that requires anesthesia (pain control) or sedation, you want a team that specializes in children’s pain control. Pain control can range from sedation medicines (make your child feel relaxed or sleepy) to general anesthesia (put…
Helping kids feel good inside and out.Pediatric plastic surgeons have the expertise to perform a full range of plastic and reconstructive surgery. We provide everything from routine birthmark removal to complex surgery to treat congenital disabilities, burns, and facial deformities. Our talented surgeons…
Kid-focused attention.
The pediatric hearing specialists at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children use sophisticated testing and therapies. They use kid-friendly approaches to hold a child’s attention during testing and treatment. And, because we are a pediatric academic medical center, we use the…
Leading-Edge Science. Warm-Hearted Care.We understand that it can be an overwhelming time when your child needs neurosurgical care. But we want you to know that we’re with you every step of the way. You can count on our commitment to using the latest advances in surgical approaches that lead to better…
Exceptional Care for Little HeartsCongenital heart defects are rare, but we know it doesn’t feel that way when it’s your child who is diagnosed with a heart condition. You’ll have a lot of questions, and the biggest one is, “Will my child be okay?”Regional Leaders in Congenital Heart SurgeryWhen your…
Hope and healing for children with burn injuries.Children aren’t small adults. Their bodies are still growing and changing. Burn injuries — which can have lasting physical and emotional effects on children — are treated by experts who understand the way children develop.Experience when it matters most.At…
Leading-edge, kid-focused care.
General surgeons specialize in procedures involving the chest, belly, arms, and legs — areas other than the brain, heart, and bones. They treat everything from infections and digestive problems to congenital disabilities, cancer, and traumatic injuries. You can count on a…
The Department of Clinical Nutrition at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children includes a staff of licensed clinical registered dietitians (RD) who specialize in pediatric nutrition. Our registered dietitians are pediatric nutrition experts who work directly with physicians, nurses, and other…
Expertise you can count on.When your child needs infectious disease expertise, you want a team that specializes in children’s care. As a pediatric academic medical center, we treat even the most advanced and rare infections. You work with a skilled, talented team that understands the unique needs of kids…
Our Approach to CareReading Hospital offers a high-quality pediatric asthma program, which has received The Joint Commission Certification of Distinction in Pediatric Asthma. With early treatment, education, and self-care, people with asthma can live active and normal lives. It is important to see a…
