The wait times in our emergency departments are longer than usual due to illnesses like RSV and the flu. View our estimated ED wait times and learn more about where to get care for your sick child.

A Level I Pediatric Surgery Center: Setting the standard

Children’s Minnesota is special. Very few surgery programs in the country can meet the national quality and safety standards that allow them to be recognized as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center. Level I is the highest level of distinction awarded by the American College of Surgeons for health systems that perform routine to complex surgical procedures in newborns, children and teens. The Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center in Minneapolis is one of three Level 1 Children’s Surgery Centers in the state of Minnesota.

This means at Children’s Minnesota you can expect:

  • The highest quality and level of pediatric specialized care.
  • A tailored approach to care based on your child’s personal needs.
  • Dedicated teams of pediatric professionals who genuinely care about kids.
  • Exceptionally skilled and experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, pain specialists and more.
  • Compassionate child life specialists working one-on-one with your family throughout the surgery process.
  • A gentle, kid-focused kind of care.

Our interactions with our patients reflect a belief that kids should still be able to feel like kids, no matter what they’re facing.