Our WashU Medicine physicians are dedicated to improving the health of children and adolescents through groundbreaking research. Whether your child is coming to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for a radiology procedure, same day surgery, a late-night emergency or an extended hospital stay, you can count on your child receiving care that is among America’s best.
The WashU Medicine Department of Pediatrics is recognized by the National Institutes of Health as a Child Health Research Center of Excellence, one of only 12 pediatric centers nationwide with this status.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital, affiliated with WashU Medicine:
Focused on improving the health of children, their families and communities through research, education and policy, our division is home to several pediatric services, including the Complex Care Clinic and specialized care in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics. With strong community partnerships and a nationally ranked hospital partner, we provide comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary team. Our dedicated providers address the needs of children and their families with compassion and expertise, while our research efforts aim to discover innovative treatment approaches and improve outcomes.
Complex Care Clinic • Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • General Academic Pediatrics • Community Pediatrics • Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Dedicated to serving adolescent patients aged 12-21, our division provides tailored general and specialized care that addresses their mental, physical and social development. Our team of physicians, dietitians, nurses and social workers specializes in evaluating and treating issues such as eating disorders, weight management, reproductive healthcare, medical problems associated with adolescence, wellness promotion and substance use prevention. By focusing on the unique needs of adolescents, we strive to offer compassionate support in a comprehensive care environment.
Focusing on your child’s health and comfort our team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides expert care for allergies and lung conditions. We combine advanced treatments with compassionate support, helping families feel confident and informed every step of the way.
Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center • PCD/Rare Lung Disease Center
Delivering advanced heart care with compassion and expertise our team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive services for infants and children with heart conditions. From diagnostic evaluations to complex interventions, we combine leading-edge treatments with a commitment to supporting families throughout their care experience.
Providing expert care for critically ill children St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers specialized cardiac, pediatric and neurocritical care. Our teams deliver advanced treatment in dedicated intensive care units and provide follow-up programs to support recovery and long-term well-being.
Providing immediate, child-focused care when it matters most our team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital delivers expert emergency services in a safe, supportive environment. As the region’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center, we offer specialized care for urgent needs with access to nationally ranked pediatric specialists.
Delivering comprehensive endocrine care for children across the region our team provides advanced diagnostic and treatment services for conditions such as diabetes, growth disorders and thyroid disease. Through family-centered programs, community education and advocacy, we empower patients to thrive while leading research and outreach to improve care for rare and complex disorders.
Combining precise diagnostics with comprehensive care our program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital brings together pediatric gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists and liver transplant specialists. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we focus on medical management and the physical, emotional and developmental needs of every child.
Liver Transplantation • Specialized Clinical Services • Specialized Procedures
Offering answers and support for families facing genetic concerns our team provides comprehensive evaluation and care for children and adults with suspected or confirmed genetic disorders. With immediate access to onsite laboratories and expertise in conditions ranging from congenital syndromes to metabolic and chromosomal disorders, we deliver timely, personalized care backed by advanced diagnostics and research.
Center for Rare, Undiagnosed & Genetic Diseases • Specialty Clinics
Delivering nationally recognized pulmonary care for children our team combines advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments and multidisciplinary expertise to manage a full range of respiratory conditions. With more than 12,000 outpatient consultations annually, we provide comprehensive, family-centered care supported by leading physicians and state-of-the-art technology.
Pediatric Leukemia & Lymphoma Program • Heartland Southwest Sickle Cell Disease Network
Providing expert hospital-based care across the region our pediatric hospitalists deliver comprehensive services at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and affiliated hospitals. From inpatient care and newborn services to emergency coverage and sedation for procedures, we combine advanced clinical expertise with a commitment to teaching and family-centered care.
Providing expert care for complex infections in children our team offers full-time consultation at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for diagnosis and management of rare or difficult-to-treat conditions, including HIV/AIDS. With more than 800 inpatient consultations annually and outreach through community clinics, we combine advanced expertise with compassionate care.
Project A.R.K. (AIDS/HIV Resources and Knowledge) • Specialized Services
Supporting children with kidney and blood pressure disorders through expert, family-centered care our team provides advanced diagnostics and therapies for a wide range of conditions. With more than 3,500 visits annually, we focus on promoting understanding and independence while fostering healthy physical and emotional development.
Providing the highest level of care for critically ill newborns our 125-bed Level IV NICU at St. Louis Children’s Hospital delivers advanced treatment for infants born at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and those transported from across the nation and abroad. With access to pediatric subspecialists, transplant programs and a dedicated Fetal Care Center, we combine state-of-the-art medicine with nationally recognized research to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable patients.
Providing expert care for children with rheumatic and immune disorders our team delivers comprehensive evaluations and treatment across four specialty clinics and inpatient services. With more than 4,000 visits annually and access to advanced diagnostic testing, we combine multidisciplinary expertise with collaborative care to manage complex conditions.
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