Pediatric Surgery
Programs and Services

All our locations can treat the same conditions with the expertise Texas Children’s is known for. Our doctors collaborate with all necessary specialties to bring together a team dedicated to your child’s unique needs.

Some locations also offer pre-scheduled multidisciplinary clinics that include specialties like urology, gastroenterology, oncology and more, for your convenience.

Clinics in Houston and North Austin

Bariatric Surgery Program

The goal of the Bariatric Surgery Program is to promote lifelong health and wellness in adolescents through effective, lasting weight loss.

Colorectal and Pelvic Health Program

The Colorectal and Pelvic Health Program is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive program caring for children with congenital or acquired conditions of the colon, rectum and genitourinary tract.

Pectus Program

We treat a wide variety of chest wall abnormalities through our Pectus Program.

Texas Children’s Fetal Center™

Texas Children’s Fetal Center® is one of the nation’s leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities in unborn babies and newborn infants. As one of only a few centers in the United States providing the full spectrum of fetal therapies, we attract parents from around the world seeking the ultimate in care for their unborn child.

Trauma

We provide around-the-clock coverage to evaluate and treat severely injured children and adolescents. Our Houston location is the only freestanding Level I pediatric trauma center in the region, with capabilities to handle the most critical injuries. Our Austin location is currently pursuing a Level II designation.

Houston area clinics

Aerodigestive Program

Our team is dedicated to the comprehensive and multidisciplinary management of children with complex airway and digestive tract disorders.

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Program

Our comprehensive approach starts with your first prenatal visit for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and continues throughout your child’s delivery, postnatal care and into adolescence, thanks to one of the nation’s leading teams for CDH treatment.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program

The first of its kind in Houston and the Southwest, our program offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of IBD, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Robotic Surgery Program

Robotic surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System enables the pediatric robotic surgeons at Texas Children’s to perform minimally invasive reconstructive procedures in children.

Surgical Oncology Program

We provide highly specialized surgical treatment for children with a cancer diagnosis. The surgeons in this program come from a variety of surgical disciplines and are experienced in the surgical treatment of all types of pediatric cancers — from the most common to the extremely rare. We also provide surgical treatment for solid tumors affecting all age groups, from infants to young adults.

Thyroid Program

Our multidisciplinary program is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of children and young adults with thyroid disease. Our comprehensive team of specialists are experienced in treating the complete range of childhood and adolescent thyroid conditions.

Vascular Anomalies Center

Our multidisciplinary group of experts from various medical and surgical specialties work together to evaluate and provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment to patients with vascular malformations and vascular tumors.

Renowned Services Offered in Austin

We address a comprehensive spectrum of conditions for both children and women. Explore our specialized services, providing access to top-tier medical experts and state-of-the-art facilities. We also offer ambulatory specialty clinic, primary care urgent care and emergency services at our North Austin Campus.

Learn more about Austin services