CHKD's team of pediatric surgeons provides diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical care for a wide range of diseases and conditions in children from birth to age 21.
Prenatal consultations are also provided for expectant parents regarding conditions diagnosed in a unborn child. All services are provided in a child-friendly atmosphere that eases worries and anxieties of both children and their parents.
Each of our physicians has completed a full residency in general surgery and pediatric surgery. Each is board-certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Conditions We Treat
Pectus excavatum refers to a deformity of the sternum and anterior chest that appears as a depression in the chest. It is also called sunken or funnel chest. In severe cases, corrective surgery may be necessary. Learn more about pectus excavatum and the Nuss Procedure.