Pediatrics

A Best Children's Hospital Devoted to Musculoskeletal Care

HSS, the world’s leading academic specialty hospital devoted exclusively to orthopedics and rheumatology, has been committed to the treatment and rehabilitation of children since its founding as a children’s hospital in 1863. Today at the Lerner Children's Pavilion, our resolve to provide the safest and most advanced musculoskeletal care for children is stronger than ever, thanks to the dedicated focus and expertise of our pediatric specialists, a team of specialty-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians.

In addition to the world-class care we are known for, HSS has been ranked in the top 5 for orthopedics and rheumatology for the past 33 years in a row. We are nationally ranked as the Best Children’s Hospital for Orthopedics in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area. Families from across the country and around the world travel here for the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their child is being cared for by those who are among the best in the world at what they do.

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Our Pediatric Specialties

Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric Rheumatology

Our Commitment to Excellence in Your Child's Care

We understand the challenges that musculoskeletal conditions can present and are committed to working closely with you and your child to achieve optimal outcomes. Choosing HSS for your child ensures the highest level of personalized care. You can expect:

A dedicated team of pediatric specialists who are at the forefront of medical advancements, actively researching and implementing the latest techniques and treatments. This ensures that your child receives the most innovative and effective care available.
Skilled pediatric surgeons who perform minimally invasive procedures whenever possible, minimizing discomfort and accelerating recovery times. As experts, they know the challenges of a growing body and when to delay or avoid surgery.
Comprehensive, personalized plan of diagnosis and treatment using gold standard testing and labs, state-of-the-art low-radiation imaging (EOS) and specialized staff every step of the way. Our mission is offering focused care addressing each child's unique needs in order to provide the best possible treatment.
A supportive and nurturing environment to ensure the comfort of our youngest and smallest patients. This extends from our office staff and nurses to our pediatric physical therapists who develop child-friendly exercise programs to promote healing, improve mobility, and enhance overall function.

Learn more about all of our pediatric specialties and programs.