At Boston Children’s Hospital, our clinicians in Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery have extensive experience diagnosing and treating craniosynostosis in infants and children of all ages.  Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the fibrous connections, between the bones of the skull, called sutures, grow together (fuse) too early during a child’s development. It most commonly affects only one of ...

Check out the spectacular new garden designed to support wellness and healing. It’s the first of several new green and open spaces our patients and families will enjoy in the coming years.

"It's not just the kids we're taking care of. It's the families that come with them that love these little patients to pieces,"says Lauren Morrison, a nurse in the Cardiac ICU at Boston Children's Hospital. Watch to learn more about Lauren's role here at Boston Children's Hospital and help us to thank her for unending dedication in the comments below!

Sophia spent the first four years of her life under constant care for kidney issues, and ultimately received a healthy kidney from her living donor dad, Marcos. #becauseofadonor, Sophia is finally able to be a be a kid.

Meet Erin McNamara, MD, MPH, a pediatric urologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. McNamara shares what she loves about her job caring for kids from Boston and around the world with urologic issues. Ranked #1 in pediatric urology in the country by U.S. News & World Report for 5 years in a row, Boston Children’s Hospital’s Department of Urology is dedicated to diagnosing and treating conditio...

Meet Michael Kurtz, MD, MPH, a pediatric urologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kurtz shares why he chose to become a pediatric urologist and why it’s so rewarding caring for kids with urologic issues. Ranked #1 in pediatric urology in the country by U.S. News & World Report for 5 years in a row, Boston Children’s Hospital’s Department of Urology is dedicated to diagnosing and treating con...

Collin May, MD, MPH is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital with a focus on the lower extremities including the foot, ankle and leg. Dr. May really loves the impact his work can have on a patient’s quality of life. Watch his caregiver video and learn more about his work and his philosophy of care. Discover Boston Children’s Lower Extremity Orthopedic Program: http://www....

Bri was a completely healthy teenage girl, until she was suddenly diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and listed for a heart transplant. Now on the other side of transplant, Bri wants to help kids like her. #becauseofadonor, Bri is able to study to become a nurse. Join us in celebrating milestones made possible #becauseofadonor: http://www.childrenshospital.org/becauseofadonor

“The techniques to care for these kids have evolved so much that we’re only limited by our imagination.” Meet Tom Hamilton, MD, a general surgeon in the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn how he and his colleagues are helping children in ways that have never been done before. The Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center is a leader in the development of pio...

“One of the highlights of being a physician is when a family trusts you to care for their child.” Meet Dr. Reza Rahbar, director of the Center for Airway Disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn more about why he’s passionate about treating children with airway disorders. The Center for Airway Disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital cares for infants, children, and young adults with airway ...

The Center for Airway Disorders (CAD) at Boston Children’s Hospital cares for infants, children, and young adults with airway problems—from common conditions to rare and complex disorders. Each year, hundreds of patients and their families come from around the world to Boston Children’s for our advanced, minimally invasive, endoscopic, and open surgeries of the airway, expertise in pediatric ane...

For Dr. Raja Shaikh, an interventional radiologist in the Vascular Anomalies Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, a career in medicine runs in the family. Yet he says his main motivation for becoming a doctor was “just to make a difference in someone’s life.” Learn why he believes minimally invasive techniques can help children avoid high-risk surgeries. The Vascular Anomalies Center specializes...

“We’re driven to continue improving outcomes for our patients.” Meet Dr. Denise Adams, co-director of the Vascular Anomalies Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn why she believes that medical management of these blood vessel abnormalities is crucial for optimal patient care. The Vascular Anomalies Center specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of children with blood vessel...

From the very moment Mae was born, up until she was 20 months old, she lived within the four walls of a hospital room. Her lungs didn’t work, so she had oxygen and pressure support to keep her alive. 30 days after Mae was listed for transplant, she received her new lungs. #becauseofadonor, Mae is living at home for the first time, breathing on her own and celebrating her second birthday. Join us ...

Karen Aniello Horn, RN, BSN, CCRN, is a nurse in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Boston Children’s Hospital. Watch her video to discover how she fell in love with nursing as a junior in high school, and what she appreciates most about working in the cardiac unit at Boston Children’s. “I love the patients and families...watching the transition from the first day I’m with them, and then...

Meet Dr. Kevin Friedman, a pediatric and fetal cardiologist at the Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn about his approach to helping families understand their child’s heart condition and treatment options. “Each patient is unique, both in their disease as well as in their background and their family’s needs. Every patient needs to be treated individually.” Learn more about the H...

Boston Children's Hospital sports medicine specialists Pierre d'Hemecourt, MD and Sarah Jackson, MD, CSCS serve as team physicians for the National Women’s Hockey League team The Boston Pride. “Women’s ice hockey is so cool because there is a tremendous amount of skill and talent that goes into it, particularly at the Boston Pride level” says Dr. d'Hemecourt. Drs d'Hemecourt and Jackson are on ...

“At Boston Children’s our entire system enables us to take care of pretty significant problems safely and have the best outcomes.” Dr. Peter Waters, Orthopedic Surgeon-in-Chief at Boston Children's Hospital, says that his job has been the perfect fit for him. While he focuses personally on hand and upper extremity problems, the Orthopedic Center is organized into teams focusing on various areas o...

Dr. Benjamin Shore is an orthopedic surgeon in the Child & Young Adult Hip Preservation and Cerebral Palsy Programs at Boston Children’s Hospital. “When I was younger, I had a lot of interactions with orthopedic surgeons…I think that experience as a patient definitely helps me when I interact with parents and children because I feel like I know what they’re going through and I sympathize with th...

“Sports were always so important in my life” says Dr. Dennis Kramer. A former collegiate athlete, he now combines passion for sports with his passion for medicine as an orthopedic surgeon in Sports Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. “Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s is the only clinic like it in the country.” Watch his caregiver video and learn more how he cares for his patients. “The ...

The 3rd Annual Boston Children’s at Peabody Winter Wonderland was hosted last week on Tuesday December 5th, more than 82 volunteers from local business participated. 12 Characters, 9 Craft/Activity Booths and more than 600 attendees enjoyed the event. The goal like every year, is to have an open house to provide to our patients and families we serve with an opportunity to experience our Clinic as...

Meet Dr. David Brown, a pediatric and fetal cardiologist at the Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn what first attracted him to cardiology and what he enjoys most about working with patients and their families. “Children have so much optimism and enthusiasm, and taking care of them is fun. I really enjoy having long-term relationships with my patients and their families. That’s j...

Meet Dr. Luis Quinonez, a cardiac surgeon at the Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital and co-director of the Coronary Artery Program. Watch his video to learn what attracted him to treating congenital heart conditions and how he collaborates with other clinicians and support staff to deliver the best care to patients of all ages. “The most satisfying moment in the day is when I’m able to c...

Dr. Eduardo Novais is an orthopedic surgeon in the Child and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. The focus of his practice is hip preservation and hip reconstruction. “Being able to reconstruct the hip and give that patient the quality of life back is amazing.” Watch his caregiver video and learn more about why he enjoys what he does every day. “What I enjoy most a...