Pediatric Surgery

Presbyterian Children’s Care offers surgical care from fellowship-trained pediatric surgeons, who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions affecting infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. These can be elective or urgent surgical issues, including congenital cardiology needs. Pediatric surgeons work with a specially-trained team of operating room nurses, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, pediatric hematologists/oncologists, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, and many other respected pediatric specialists.

Conditions Treated

A few common conditions treated include:

• Abdominal surgery

• Congenital issues

• Chest wall deformity, including sunken or raised chests

• Chest and lung issues

• Digestive tract conditions, such as chronic reflux

• Cysts, masses, or tumors

• Gallbladder, liver and spleen conditions, including biliary dyskinesia

• Hematology/oncology conditions

• Hernias

• Hydroceles

• Undescended testes

• Thyroid and parathyroid conditions

Testing & Treatment Options

A few common tests and treatments include:

• Biopsies

• Endoscopic procedures

• Feeding tubes or IV placement

• Hernia repair

• Hydrocele and varicocele repair

• Surgical care of birth defects

• Surgical care of tumors

• Undescended testes repair

• Thyroidectomies

• Minimally-invasive neonatal surgery

Our Providers

Our pediatric surgeons can provide team-based, specialized care and treatment plans to help pediatric patients with a variety of surgical needs. Our specialists can work closely with your children’s primary care provider and coordinate care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This team can also provide extra support for your child’s health needs, including behavioral health services.

CLINICS & FACILITIES

Pediatric Surgery in Albuquerque at Presbyterian Hospital

Related Services / Programs

Pediatrics Primary Care Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiology Pediatric Inpatient Services