Medical Specialties

At Children’s National Hospital, we provide compassionate, professional care to thousands of patients each year. No matter what service is required, you can rest assured that your child will have access to the best doctors and the best nurses. In addition, our state-of-the art technology and medical equipment is sized to fit children from birth to age 21. These are among the many reasons why we continue to be ranked as one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals in U.S. News & World Report .

Our internationally-recognized team of pediatric physicians cares for more than 219,000 patients each year. This multidisciplinary team coordinates resources to ensure that patients are treated in a unique, family-centered care environment. The team includes pediatric specialists in more than 45 specialties, many of whom serve on the faculty of the George Washington University School of Medicine.

We combine cutting-edge research with highly specialized clinical care, and our researchers are also the physicians providing bedside care for our patients, putting their vital research to good use.

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Medical Specialties

Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

We provide specialized expertise across the full spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease in children. Our team offers state-of-the-art cardiac imaging and diagnostics, interventional cardiology and electrophysiology, heart surgery and cardiac intensive care.

Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction

The Division of Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction provides leading-edge diagnosis and treatment for every type of colorectal disorder that can occur in infants, children and adolescents, from the most common to the most complex.

Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)

Our team of expert ear, nose and throat specialists (called ENTs, or otolaryngologists) are international leaders in the field of ear, nose and throat care.

Gastroenterology

Our renowned specialists in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition have the skills and resources to diagnose, treat and manage all kinds of digestive disorders present in infants, children and teens.

Hematology

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders has many of the world's leading experts in hematology (blood disorders), who deliver advanced care for conditions like anemia, hemophilia, histiocyte disorders and sickle cell anemia.

Neonatology

The Division of Neonatology is dedicated to providing the highest level of expert, compassionate care for your newborn baby.

Nephrology

At Children’s National, we are proud to have one of the largest and most experienced nephrology divisions in the country. Our nephrologists diagnose and treat children with kidney conditions at every stage, and we consistently offer innovative treatments.

Neurology and Neurosurgery

Our Neurology and Neurosurgery teams specialize in neurological disorders including disease, trauma and malformation of the brain, spine or nervous system.

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine assists children with conditions affecting the structure or function of their joints and skeletal system – from head to toe.

Pediatric Oncology

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders has many of the world's leading experts in pediatric oncology (cancer), who collaborate to develop a personalized treatment plan for each child's diagnosis that draws on the most innovative procedures and treatments available today.

Pediatric Surgery

We provide the highest level of surgical innovation, expertise and care to infants, children and adolescents.

Prenatal Pediatrics

At the Prenatal Pediatrics Institute, we diagnose and treat unborn babies who show signs of potential health risks, including abnormal prenatal development.

Rare Disease Institute (Genetics/Metabolism)

The Rare Disease Institute is the first center of its kind that focuses exclusively on improving the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases.

International Patient Journey

Learn about the excellent care children and families from outside of the United States will receive from our Global Services team when they seek care from our specialists. You’ll also get a look at our Children’s National Research Institute (CNRI), where efforts to find innovative solutions to childhood diseases are among the best in health care in the United States and around the world.

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