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Meet Hsin-Hsiao (Scott) Wang MD, MPH, MBAn
Dr. Hsin-Hsiao (Scott) Wang, has a passion for technology and healthcare. He uses innovated technology to better care for his patients. Dr. Wang is a pediatric urologist, he specializes in general pediatric urology conditions, Spina Bifida,…
Meet Hatim Thaker, MD
Dr. Hatim Thaker, is a pediatric urologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. He specializes in neurogenic bladder, minimally-invasive surgery, genitourinary oncology as well as general urologic conditions in children.
Meet Mélise Keays MD, MSc
Dr. Mélise Keays, is a pediatric urologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is also the director of clinical informatics for the department of urology. Dr. Keays primary research focus includes developing patient-reported outcome measures for…
Meet Julia Finkelstein MD, MPH
Dr. Julia Finkelstein is a pediatric urologist at Boston Children’s Hospital as well as the Director of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety for the department. Her areas of interest and expertise is in the breadth of urology patients such as…
Talking with Tate: Life with short bowel syndrome
Tate is a short bowel syndrome patient in Boston Children’s Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation. Short bowel syndrome is a condition caused by the loss of a functioning small intestine, which can make it difficult to absorb the nutrients…
A look Inside the Pectus and Chest Wall Treatment Program
The Pectus and Chest Wall Treatment Program evaluates and treats children and young adults with a wide variety of chest wall deformities. Dr. Farokh Demehri, surgeon and director of the program, explains how we treat pectus excavatum and carinatum,…
Meet Dr. John Meara
Dr. John Meara is the plastic surgeon-in-chief at Boston Children's Hospital and specializes in craniofacial conditions and anomalies. Here, he discusses what drives his interest in craniofacial surgery, its life-changing impact on patients and…
Comfort positions for children during medical procedures
Comfort positions are ways to hold a child during procedures to help them feel safer and less frightened. In this video, you will learn several different positions to use during various medical procedures. If you would like to use a comfort position…
What happens during combined rhizotomy surgery?
Also known as dorsal/ventral rhizotomy, combined rhizotomy is a minimally invasive spinal operation that can permanently reduce leg tightness (tone) from spasticity and dystonia. Dr. Weston Northam, neurosurgeon and co-director of the Cerebral Palsy…
What are the ways a neurosurgeon can treat cerebral palsy?
Dr. Weston Northam, neurosurgeon and co-director of the Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center at Boston Children’s, explains the different ways that neurosurgeons can treat CP. Treatment options vary for each patient, but common treatments are…
Meet Dr. Denis Chang
Dr. Denis Chang loves science, but he says that building relationships is what really brought him to medicine. Sharing his journey as a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Chang offers insight into his work with celiac disease, esophageal and airway…
Meet Dr. Jill Zalieckas
Dr. Jill Zalieckas was always passionate about working with children. A longtime coach and volunteer, working in medicine allowed her to pursue a passion for science while helping patients and their families. Sharing her journey as a surgeon and…
Timeline for Treating Hemifacial Microsomia in Kids
Learn about personalized long-term treatments for hemifacial microsomia in children, from early interventions to complex surgeries like ear construction and jaw correction. Find out about variable prognoses, optimal timing, and innovative options to…
Treatment Options for Hemifacial Microsomia
Hear what our experts have to say about addressing hemifacial microsomia from developmental and social-emotional standpoint, the timeline for treatment, and the resources available to help children and parents, including social work, psychology, and…
Hemifacial Microsomia: Facial Asymmetry and Treatment Options
Discover expert advice and insight on hemifacial microsomia at Boston Children's Hospital. Learn about facial asymmetry, diagnosis, and personalized treatment options.
How alpacas could help fight the flu
The lab of Dr. Hidde Ploegh has devised an ultra-potent flu treatment that goes deep into tissues and rallies a powerful immune attack on infected cells. It’s made up of nanobodies — derived from alpacas’ unusual antibodies — attached to the common…
Meet Dr. Edward Smith
From an early age, Dr. Ed Smith knew he wanted to be a neurosurgeon. At Boston Children’s, impactful mentors, collaborative care, and innovative research continue to inspire Dr. Smith. As both a doctor and a dad, he loves working in pediatrics, …
Baby Denver leads the way after first-of-its-kind procedure for VOGM
Before she was even born, Denver already helped blaze a trail for other children and families. Denver, who was diagnosed with a Vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) — a type of rare blood vessel abnormality inside the brain — in utero, is the first…
A look inside the Department of Pediatric Surgery
The Department of Pediatric Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital is the largest surgery department in the United States and provides premier clinical care to children in both outpatient and inpatient settings. From routine procedures to intricate…
How we treat tracheomalacia
Tracheomalacia is a collapse of the airway that can make it difficult for your child to breathe. Surgical treatment depends on the type and location of your child’s tracheomalacia. Surgical director of the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, Dr…
What is tracheomalacia?
Tracheomalacia is a collapse of the airway that can make it difficult for your child to breathe. Surgical treatment depends on the type and location of your child’s tracheomalacia. Watch Dr. Benjamin Zendejas-Mummert, surgical director of the…
Living with Graves’ disease: Clare’s advice
Clare shares advice for others with a Graves’ disease diagnosis. Learn more about how Clare found the right treatment with Dr. Jessica Smith at Boston Children’s Thyroid Center.
Clare’s treatment for Graves’ disease
Clare shares what her treatment plan for her Graves’ disease looks like. From medication to routine blood tests, Clare’s found a routine that works for her.
Clare’s journey with the Thyroid Center
As a child, Clare was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone. Learn how she found the right treatment and care at Boston Children’s Thyroid Center.
Advice for living with congenital hypothyroidism
Caitlin, who has congenital hypothyroidism, shares advice for others with this diagnosis. Learn more about how Caitlin found the right treatment with Dr. Ari Wassner at Boston Children’s Thyroid Center.