Contact the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center 617-355-3038 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is esophageal atresia? Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare birth defect in which a baby is born without part …

Contact the Department of Ophthalmology 617-355-6401 Fax 617-730-0392 International +1-617-355-5209 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is an eye socket (orbital) fracture? The …

Contact the Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery 617-355-7252 Fax 617-738-1657 International +1-617-355-5209 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are facial fractures? Facial fractures are broken bones …

Contact the Lysosomal Storage Disorders (BoLD) Program 617-355-6394 Fax 617-730-0466 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Fabry disease? Fabry disease is a rare, inherited disorder that is progressive in nature and affects many of the …

The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Department provides services in Boston , Waltham , Lexington , Peabody , and Weymouth . Our sports medicine clinicians are also available at Boston Children’s in North Dartmouth . No matter where you visit us, your child …

Same-day appointments are often available in Boston, Peabody, Waltham, and Weymouth through the Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic . Make an appointment Request an appointment online or call 617-355-6021 to schedule an appointment or consultation at any of our …

Spinal fusion in children with cerebral palsy Scoliosis and other spinal deformities affect between 50% and 75% of children with severe, nonambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) — causing both neurological impairment and a decline in functional ability. Surgical …

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) The American Heart Association’s ACLS Course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in …

The world comes to Boston Children’s for answers, but our cardiac surgery team also travels the world to answer the questions of specialists who want to understand how we treat congenital heart disease (CHD). We also reach children where they are to …

Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is a first-degree burn? A first-degree burn, also called a superficial burn, only affects the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. The burn site appears red, painful, dry, and absent of blisters. Scarring …