CHOP's world-class pediatric surgeons perform a full range of surgical procedures, including abdominal and thoracic, minimally invasive, oncologic, trauma, and fetal surgery.
AcademicCHOP’s Department of Surgery is made up of ten divisions. Our academic partner is the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
ComprehensiveOur surgeons demonstrate a passion for excellence. We foster an environment that helps each surgeon exceed their career goals, grow their clinical practice, continue their learning, and drive their research and outcome interests forward.
SupportiveWe provide support systems to help surgeons succeed. Our multidisciplinary centers draw regional, national, and international referrals and foster innovation via translational research, new surgical techniques, and clinical trials.
Chair and Surgeon-in-Chief
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Cardiothoracic SurgeryA world-class team in heart care, the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery delivers care for complex heart anomalies for patients who require surgery within the first hours of life to young adults.
DentistryWe collaborate with the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine to deliver the highest level of care for children from birth through 19 years of age who have complex medical/physical conditions or emotional needs.
NeurosurgeryThe Division of Neurosurgery delivers personalized care to children with neurological conditions, driven by surgical excellence and translational research.
Obstetrics & GynecologyOur fetal center offers highly specialized care for mother and baby. Patients have access to the most advanced diagnostic tests, prenatal management, fetal surgery, labor and delivery care, counseling and support services, and expert postnatal care.
OphthalmologyOur pediatric eye specialists provide comprehensive evaluation, coordinated care, and cutting-edge treatment for vision problems both common and rare.
OrthopedicsOur Division of Orthopedics is one of the largest and most active pediatric orthopedic centers in the world, recognized for outstanding patient outcomes and family-centered care.
OtolaryngologyThe Division of Otolaryngology is a collaborative team of specialists who care for the most challenging otolaryngic pathology in children as part of an unparalleled team of faculty.
Pediatric General, Thoracic & Fetal Surgery From the ordinary to the extraordinary, before birth and after, our world-class pediatric general surgeons perform the full range of pediatric surgical procedures.
Plastic, Reconstructive & Oral Surgery Our Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery is among the largest, most active pediatric plastic surgery centers in the nation dedicated to giving individualized care using the most advanced techniques.
UrologyThe Division of Urology has changed the field of pediatric urology and made advances that have improved the lives of children born with complex conditions.
