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.
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Pediatric Surgery in Albuquerque at Presbyterian Hospital
Related Services / Programs
Pediatrics Primary Care Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiology Children’s In-Hospital Care Ear, Nose and Throat Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
