How We Approach Cardiovascular Genetics Care
The Center for Cardiovascular Genetics works closely with specialists across Boston Children’s to create a comprehensive and individualized care plan for children who have heart conditions that affect cardiovascular and other aspects of health.
A look inside the Department of Neurosurgery
Join Dr. Mark Proctor, neurosurgeon-in-chief at Boston Children’s Hospital, as he discusses how the Department of Neurosurgery provides the most cutting-edge resources available to ensure your child receives unparalleled care. Discover our history…
Recovering from adult congenital heart surgery
Recovery after adult congenital heart surgery differs for each patient, but the Adult Congenital Heart Surgery team and the many clinicians of the Benderson Family Heart Center still approach every patient the same way: Ensure they are closely…
Choosing a cardiac surgeon for adult congenital heart surgery
Boston Children’s created many of the heart surgery procedures used today and continues to improve them. That expertise and its surgeons’ decades of experience are a reason why adults should consider having congenital heart surgery at the hospital…
Cardiac catheterization vs heart surgery for Adult CHD
Some adults who have a congenital heart condition can be treated with a cardiac catheterization procedure, whereas others need cardiac surgery. Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Michael Kwon explains how his team decides which procedure best suits a…
When to consider a sternal reentry for adult CHD repair
Many adults who are about to have congenital heart surgery already had surgery and could have scar tissue that would hinder another operation. In this video, Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Michael Kwon explains how his team considers using a…
Meet the Adult congenital heart surgery team
If you’re a candidate for adult congenital heart surgery, a team of specialists will ensure your treatment and post-surgical care go smoothly, putting you in a position to enjoy improved health. Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Michael Kwon reviews…
What to expect: Adult congenital heart surgery
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeons Sitaram Emani and Michael Kwon explain all you need to know about adult congenital heart surgery: from an evaluation to surgery preparation to the goals of the operation itself.
Congenital heart conditions that require specialized adult care
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Michael Kwon reviews the congenital heart conditions that can cause adults to require surgery, and he explains why those patients need specialized care by experienced clinicians.
Inside the Pediatric Anesthesia Clinical & Research Internship …
The Pediatric Anesthesia Clinical and Research Internship (PACaRI) at Boston Children's Hospital was established in 2010 for prospective medical and health care-allied students. By offering high-quality mentorship and unparalleled hands-on learning…
Meet Dr. Miya Bernson-Leung
As a pediatric neurologist, Dr. Miya Bernson-Leung is inspired by her patients’ resilience every day. She found her passion for neurology while working with patient families as a resident. Now, she treats children with an array of diagnoses, like…
Meet Dr. Darren Orbach
Meet Dr. Darren Orbach who from a young age knew he wanted to be a doctor. Today, as both a physician and scientist, he integrates cutting-edge research with clinical care to treat children affected by conditions that impact the blood vessels in and…
Meet Dr. Alfred Pokmeng See
Dr. Alfred Pokmeng See discovered his passion for neurosurgery while working with patients and families during medical school. Today, he specializes in the endovascular and microsurgical care of patients with conditions affecting blood vessels in…
Meet Dr. Farokh Demehri
Dr. Farokh Demehri was drawn to pediatric surgery because working with children and families brings hope and resilience. As a general surgeon, he sees patients with a variety of conditions in different centers throughout the hospital: Congenital…
What are the most common causes of hip pain?
Some hip pain is caused by accidents, some by sports injuries, and some by conditions like hip impingement or dysplasia. Boston Children’s hip specialists, Drs. Travis Matheney, Young-Jo Kim, Eduardo Novais, and Sarah Jackson explain.
When should you seek care for hip pain?
Pain that comes on suddenly or causes limping are two signs that your child should see a doctor for hip pain. Boston Children’s hip specialists, Drs. Sarah Jackson and Travis Matheney, describe different types of hip pain and tests they use to…
How do you treat hip pain without surgery?
Many times, hip pain does not require surgery. Dr. Travis Matheney describes how rest and physical therapy can help. Dr. Sarah Jackson explains how sports ultrasound can reduce pain, lubricate joints, and in some cases, prompt the body’s healing…
How do you treat hip pain with surgery?
Sometimes hip pain requires surgery. Hip surgeon, Dr. Eduaurdo Novais describes two surgical hip procedures as well as a method of pain management used at Boston Children’s to minimize the use of narcotic medication.
Meet Kitty Petty, MA, MEd, LMHC
Kitty Petty always knew that her calling was to be a special education teacher. She started as an intern at Boston Children’s Learning Disabilities Program and has stayed here since. Now, as the education specialist in the Neuroimmunology Center,…
Meet Dr. Molly Wilson-Murphy
Childhood migraines introduced Dr. Molly Wilson-Murphy to the field of neurology. She found her passion for neuroimmunology while working with patient families as a resident. Now, she specializes in treating children with autoimmune diseases and…
Meet Katie Fehnel, MD
From a young age, Dr. Katie Fehnel wanted to help people who were not feeling well. She gravitated towards pediatric neurosurgery to make a difference in kids’ lives. Now as the Director of the Spinal Cord Tumor Program at Boston Children’s Hospital…
Meet neuroscientist Brielle Ferguson, PhD
Brielle Ferguson, PhD, wants to understand what cells in the brain control attention — affecting how we think, plan, and make decisions. She hopes this will open a path to better treatments for disorders that cause cognitive dysfunction. She talks…
A message of gratitude
As another year comes to end, we’re thankful for the teams that make Boston Children’s where the world comes for answers.
Hard Hat Highlight for Boston Children’s Needham
Check out the amazing progress this year at Boston Children’s Needham! Excavation, foundations, steel erection and concrete pours are key milestones to date. This work has transformed an empty lot into a steel shell of a five-floor facility that…
Meet rare disease researcher Maya Chopra, MBBS, FRACP
Maya Chopra, MBBS, FRACP, is a physician who directs the Translational Genomic Medicine Program for the Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. She specializes in the genetics of rare disorders,…