Caring For Children Who Need Surgery
Pediatric surgeons at University of Utah Health specialize in several treatments and procedures to make sure your child receives the highest quality care. Our specialists have advanced surgical training to offer both you and your child the best options available.
University of Utah Health provides pediatric surgical services at three convenient locations:
Services & Conditions
- Airway & Pulmonary Conditions
- Anorectal Malformation
- Appendicitis
- Chest Wall Deformities & Reconstruction
- Colorectal Care
- Crohn's Disease
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Conditions & Surgery
- Gastrostomy Tube (Stomach Tube) Placement
- Hirschsprung Disease
- Hydrocele
- Inguinal Hernia
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A Relationship Created for the Best Pediatric Care
For pediatric specialty care, Intermountain Children's Health is affiliated with University of Utah Health. U of U Health physicians see patients at Primary Children's Hospital on campus, Lehi Primary Children's, and other locations throughout the Salt Lake City valley.
It's a shared mission of providing health care, education, and research. It comes to life through collaboration on clinical care, research, and educational programs.
Primary Children's Hospital operates as the main pediatric facility for the U of U Health system, providing care in more than 60 medical and surgical specialties such as surgery, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and others. Most of the providers at Primary Children's Hospital are faculty members at U of U Health.
This partnership delivers care to advance pediatric medicine while educating future generations of health care professionals.
Meet Our Patients
Resources for Our Patients
How Can I Prepare My Child for Surgery?
No matter the surgery, preparing for an approaching surgery can be stressful and frightening for you and especially your child. But with some age-appropriate teaching, reassurances, and support--that fear and stress can evaporate.
Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC)
The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium is an international consortium of surgeons, scientists, and other specialists that facilitate research on anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and other colorectal and pelvic disorders.
After-Surgery Discharge Instructions
View, download, or print the PDF handouts with detailed instructions on caring for your child after their procedure. Find information about diet, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up care to make sure your child's recovery goes smoothly.
