Pediatric Medical Specialists
Join physicians and scientists leading innovative research, cutting-edge professional education programs, timely advocacy, and exceptional care in our Department of Pediatrics.
The Department of Pediatrics at CHOP and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania strive to be the world leader in advancing healthcare for children. We offer a supportive environment for both clinical and academic work, including research through CHOP’s Research Institute. 
U.S. News and World Report has ranked us the No. 1 training program for pediatrics for 11 consecutive years.

Department of Pediatrics Divisions

Pediatrics consists of 18 divisions led by expert physicians.
Adolescent Medicine Providing comprehensive care tailored to the needs of young people ages 11 to 24. 
Allergy & Immunology Treating children and youth with a wide range of both common and rare allergic and immunologic conditions.
Cardiology Offering answers and advanced care for patients with heart disease and related conditions.
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Caring for children with autism and other developmental and behavioral disorders through a variety of specialized programs.
Emergency Medicine Diagnosing and treating acutely ill or injured patients requiring immediate care and treating unforeseen medical conditions.
Endocrinology & Diabetes Offering accurate diagnosis and advanced treatment options for a wide range of endocrine disorders.
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Leading as one of the largest and most robust pediatric gastroenterology divisions in the country with more than 60 gastroenterologists on staff. 
General Pediatrics Providing comprehensive, coordinated, and often complex care to pediatric patients in both hospital and outpatient settings. 
Hematology Treating children with every type of non-malignant blood disorder through a complete range of specialty services.
Human Genetics Providing diagnosis and treatment to children with genetic disorders through cutting-edge, comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Infectious Diseases Diagnosing and treating children with both short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) infectious diseases.
Neonatology Expertly monitoring, caring, and providing around-the-clock support for babies born early or with serious illnesses.
Nephrology Providing expert care in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of children and adolescents with all forms of kidney disease. 
Neurology Providing expert clinical care for children with nervous system disorders as one of the largest and most comprehensive Child Neurology divisions in the world. 
Oncology Improving cure rates through innovation and providing patients the best cancer treatment experience. 
Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Providing expert care in the diagnosis and treatment of children with pulmonary and sleep disorders.
Rehabilitation Medicine Helping children improve physical or cognitive skills that have declined due to disease or injury.
Rheumatology Offering the most current and comprehensive care for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and other rheumatic diseases that affect bones, muscles, and joints.
Position Spotlight Child Neurologists
Each year, more than 25,000 children suffering from nervous system disorders seek care in our division, one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world.