Whether your child needs surgery because of an illness, accident, or condition present at birth, our pediatric surgical team provides treatment that will achieve the best possible outcome, while providing care in a family-friendly setting. We provide general and specialized surgical treatment for the entire spectrum of common and complex conditions affecting pediatric patients. At BMC, we offer conventional open surgery as well as the latest minimally invasive procedures, which reduce hospital stays and shorten recovery time.
Location and Contact
Shapiro Center
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Related Departments and Programs
Anesthesiology
A department providing anesthesiology care, including anesthesia before, during, and after procedures and pain management services.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Pediatric Primary Care
A program providing children’s primary care with check-ups, sick visits, vaccines, teen care, and support for ongoing health needs.
Pediatric Specialty Care
A team of pediatric specialists providing pediatric care such as behavioral health, GI care, emergency medicine, and more for growing kids.
Newborn Medicine
A department providing newborn medicine care, as well as postpartum care and support in the Mother Baby Unit.
Ethan's Story
When Josseline and Luis found out they were expecting their first child, neighbors recommended they deliver at BMC. A year later, holding her son in her arms, Josseline is grateful she took their advice. “BMC really is the best place,” she says.
Education and Training
BMC Pediatric Surgery teaches and trains medical students and surgical residents, as well as students at the Boston University School of Public Health. Our five-year surgical residency program provides residents with the range and depth of surgical experience and academic exposure required to develop superior surgical skills and an ability to make informed, independent judgments.
Research Overview
The Division of Pediatric Surgery engages in research to advance and improve care. Our research focuses on using surgical data to better understand and improve patients’ outcomes, with a particular focus on children in our community who are socioeconomically disadvantaged. We also are involved in advocacy work to improve access and care for this patient population.