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BJC and Saint Luke’s Officially Combine as BJC Health System

Pediatrics

From infancy to adolescence, all children are precious. We serve children and young adults from across the U.S. and more than 80 countries across the globe. They come to us because we offer the most comprehensive and advanced medical care in all pediatric sub-specialties, ranging from newborn intensive care to cardiology, neurology to Cystic Fibrosis, transplant surgery and beyond.

We are the #1 Children’s Hospital in St. Louis region.

As the pediatric teaching hospital for Washington University School of Medicine, we offer nationally recognized programs for physician training and research, as well as being re-designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, for excellence in nursing.

Pediatrics Specialties & Services at BJC

We are dedicated to bringing your children exceptional care and a broad range of services, so they feel better soon.

  • Behavioral Health
    Inpatient and outpatient care to help kids cope with depression, anxiety, self-harm and thoughts of suicide.
  • Bone Density Scan
    Receive bone density scans for children who have metabolic bone disease may have thin, thick, soft, brittle or irregular bones.
  • Cancer
    Our network of hospitals provides world-class cancer care. The oncology team includes some of the region's top cancer specialists and researchers.
  • Diabetes and Endocrinology
    Our diabetes and endocrinology team treats the full range of endocrine and metabolic conditions, including diabetes, hormonal conditions and bone health.
  • Digestive Health
    The Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition provides high-quality, comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents with common and complex gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and nutritional disorders.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
    Expert ENTs provide a range of advanced services, including cochlear implants, reconstructive surgery and medica care for breathing disorders, ear infections and language concerts.
  • Fetal Care
    Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists, fetal surgeons, neonatologists and pediatric subspecialists monitor and care for you and your unborn baby with fetal conditions.
  • Heart & Vascular
    Our heart specialists are among the nation's top cardiovascular care and surgery providers. We offer advanced treatments for heart conditions.
  • Imaging Services
    Receive nationally recognized imaging services close to home.
  • Neonatology
    Our experienced neonatologists offer 24/7 specialized care in our NICUs for premature newborns and those with complex health needs.
  • Nephrology
    Receive coordinated, advanced kidney care from one of the nation’s top programs. We have a long history of dialysis and kidney transplant care.
  • Neurosciences
    Our neurosciences team provides comprehensive neurology and neurosurgery services, many of which aren’t available elsewhere in the region.
  • Orthopedics
    Find nationally recognized orthopedic care close to home. Some of the region’s best experts in congenital deformities, traumatic bone or muscle injury, sports medicine and more specialties are on our team.
  • Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
    Pediatric gynecologists specialize in the unique needs of adolescents and teens with gynecologic conditions or concerns.
  • Pediatric CT Scan
    Receive computed tomography (CT) scans close to home.
  • Pediatric MRI Services
    We provide quick, accurate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans by specialists trained to only work with kids.
  • Pediatric Nuclear Medicine
    Receive nationally recognized nuclear medicine services close to home.
  • Pediatric Ultrasound
    Receive ultrasound scans from trusted radiologists and specially trained technologists who are trained to work with kids. Services are available close to home.
  • Pulmonology
    We practice some of the most innovative treatments to care for those with asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep concerns, and more developmental conditions. We're also the nation's largest pediatric lung transplant program.
  • Rare Diseases
    The nation's top researchers and clinicians collaborate to care for children with some of the rarest diseases in the world, and advance the field of pediatric medicine.
  • Therapy
    Occupational, physical and speech therapists offer personalized treatment based on each child's developmental stage and individual needs. Services are available close to home.
  • Transplant
    At our transplant center, our experienced team performs complex transplant surgeries that other centers can’t.
  • Urology
    Our urologists bring you the latest, most advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment options, many of which they pioneered and helped refine.
Child At Pediatrics Oncology clinic visit
Oncology

At Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we treat kids and young adults with cancer as part of our family. We offer advanced cancer treatments not offered elsewhere in the region.

Pediatrics Neurosciences
Neurosciences

We provide compassionate, leading-edge care to infants, children and adolescents with neurological diseases. Home to one of the largest neurosurgery programs in the nation, we are leaders in both innovative care and research to help shape the future of care.

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Orthopedics

One of the largest pediatric orthopedic programs in the Midwest, we care for nearly 30,000 pediatric patients each year. Our board-certified pediatric orthopedic specialists and surgeons care for children from birth through age 21.

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Ambulatory Care

We offer outpatient services in multiple locations for procedures and tests. Our goal is to make your visit as stress-free as possible for you and your child.

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