Pediatrics (Children's Health)
Pediatrics (Children's Health)
All Pediatrics Services: Specialty & General Pediatrics
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We provide you with pediatric specialty services and general pediatric care. Partnering with Intermountain Children's Health allows us to be in multiple locations, wherever you need us.
You can also find us at multiple U of U Health community health centers offering our quality care.
We have been recognized by US News & World Report as being among the best children's hospitals of 2025–2026 for pediatric & adolescent behavioral health, cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, gastroenterology & GI surgery, neonatology, nephrology, neurology & neurosurgery, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology.
Pediatric Specialties & Treatments
- Adolescent Health
- Allergy & Immunology
- Behavioral Health
- Cancer Care
- Cardiology
- Complex Care
- Critical Care
- Pediatric ICU (PICU)
- Cardiac Intensive Care (CICU)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Dermatology
- Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Ear, Nose, & Throat (ENT/Otolaryngology)
- Emergency Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- General Pediatrics
- Infectious Disease
- Medical Genetics
- Neonatology
- Nephrology & Hypertension
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
- Orthopedics
- Palliative Care
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Plastic Surgery
- Pulmonary Care (Lung Care)
- Rheumatology
- Sleep Medicine
- Spine Disorders and Back Pain
- Surgery
- Urology
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School-based Health Center
University of Utah Department of Pediatrics has partnered with the Salt Lake City School District and the Salt Lake Education Foundation to create a school-based health center. The clinic is located on West High School campus. The clinic addresses the health needs of patients ages 12-19.
The clinic providers a variety of services:
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Routine care
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Immunizations
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Sports injuries & physicals
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Sick visits
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Mental and behavioral health
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Counseling
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 providers see patients at Primary Children's Hospital on campus, Lehi Primary Children's, and other locations throughout the Salt Lake 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 University of Utah 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.
Resources for Our Patients
What to Expect at Your Hospital Stay
Medical Home Portal
The Medical Home Portal is a unique source of reliable information about children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), offering a one-stop shop for their families, clinicians and Medical Home teams, and other professionals and caregivers.
Pediatric Appointment Information
We're here to help you prepare for your child’s health care appointment. Whether your appointment is in person or virtual, you will find helpful tips to ensure you get the most out of your visit.
Healthy Kids Zone Podcast
Practical, evidence-based advice that can make the journey of parenting a little less overwhelming, empowering families to raise happy, healthy kids with confidence and ease.
Newborn Care Resources
A collection of newborn-focused episodes from the HEALTHY KIDS ZONE podcast features pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, as she shares practical and medically sound guidance to help you feel confident caring for your newborn.
Department of Pediatrics News, Education Programs, and Research
HydrogenFAST Study
University of Utah Health and Primary Children’s Hospital are taking part in a research study of an investigational new therapy. The new therapy may actively treat brain and kidney injury after a sudden death event (cardiac arrest). We are joining two other prominent pediatric centers to examine the use of small concentrations of hydrogen gas as a way to protect the brain and other organs from injury during ECPR.
Learn More From Our Specialists
The Basics: Your Daughter's Painful Urination
Is your young daughter complaining about painful urination when using the bathroom? Learn about the most common causes of pain or irritation in the vagina or vulva, how to prevent them, and treatment options.
What Kind of Burn Is It, and Does My Kid Need the ER?
Learn the differences between chemical, electrical, and thermal burns in kids, and why first-degree burns can be managed at home while third-degree burns should always be treated as a medical emergency.
A First Aid Guide to Playground Injuries
Playgrounds equal fun, but also falls, scrapes, and the occasional broken bone. Learn which common playground injuries need a Band-Aid versus a trip to urgent care or the pediatric emergency room.
What Parents Need to Know About Constipation in Kids
Constipation is one of the most common concerns parents bring to their pediatrician. Learn about the causes of constipation in kids and practical tips to help your child have softer, more comfortable bowel movements.
Managing Asthma in Children
Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Learn how to recognize asthma symptoms, the importance of treatment adherence, and strategies to prevent exacerbations.
How to Tell Common Childhood Rashes Apart
Measles is just one of many childhood rashes that can look alarming. Learn about the most common viral rashes in kids—from measles and chickenpox to scarlet fever, roseola, and hand, foot, and mouth disease.
