The Children’s Minnesota surgical team is trained in a wide variety of surgical specialties to care exclusively for the needs of children – infants, teens, young adults and even babies who are still in the womb. Surgical specialties include, but are not limited to:
General surgeryFor a range of surgical care, from appendectomies and hernia repairs to repair of complex birth defects and cancer surgery.
Cardiology For conditions of the heart.
Cleft and craniofacial For conditions of the face and skull.
Dental, oral and maxillofacial For conditions of the teeth, mouth and jaw.
Dermatologic For conditions of the skin.
ENT For conditions of the ears, nose, throat and face.
Fetal For congenital diseases and high-risk conditions before a baby is born. Through the Midwest Fetal Care Center, our survival outcomes are among the best in the country.
Gastrointestinal For conditions of the stomach, intestines and associated organs.
Gynecologic For conditions of the female reproductive organs.
Neurosurgery For conditions of the brain and the spinal cord.
Newborn For conditions in premature babies to infants up to one month old.
Ophthalmologic For conditions of the eye.
Orthopedic For conditions of the bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons.
Plastic and reconstructive (facial) For problems with appearance or function caused by birth defects, injuries, tumors and other conditions.
Pulmonary For conditions of the lungs and airways.
Spinal For conditions of the spine.
Thoracic For conditions of the organs inside the chest (other than the heart).
Urologic For conditions of the kidneys, bladder and genitals.
