Stamford Hospital Children's Specialty Center Brings the Best Doctors to You

The reality of parenting is that during the childhood years, many kids have some sort of medical problem that requires evaluation and treatment by a specialist. Whether the concern is as common as seasonal asthma or something more serious, you want to know for sure that your child is being cared for by a physician of the highest caliber. The Children's Specialty Center, now open at Stamford Hospital's Tully Health Center, brings the very best pediatric specialists to our community. Parents no longer have to travel to New York, New Haven or further to find the best care for their child. We've assembled a team of highly qualified doctors—most with faculty appointments at top-ranked medical institutions including Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons—to deliver expert care in a child-friendly setting.

Among the specialists on our staff:

Pediatric Cardiologist, treats children with heart disease and other cardiac abnormalities.

Pediatric Endocrinologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of children with hormonal disorders such as thyroid problems, growth problems, early or delayed puberty, and obesity.

Pediatric Gastroenterologist, evaluates and treats children with digestive disorders, food allergies and bowel problems.

Pediatric General Surgeon, performs surgical procedures on children of all ages, infancy through adolescence.

Pediatric Geneticist, provides diagnosis and genetic counseling for children with known or suspected inherited disorders, birth defects or developmental delays.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of infants and children with blood disorders, cancer, and malignant or benign tumors.

Pediatric Neurologist, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, including learning disabilities, developmental delays and behavior disorders.

Pediatric Neurosurgeon, specializes in surgical procedures involving the nervous system, including the brain.

Pediatric Ophthalmologist, provides screening for vision problems, prescriptions, treatment and, when necessary, surgery.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, provides special expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system including congenital defects (such as club foot), developmental hip problems, and neuromuscular abnormalities (such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and muscle disease).

Pediatric Pulmonology Medicine, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with chronic and acute respiratory disease, including asthma and sleep apnea, using an extensive array of specialized pulmonary function test equipment, including exercise testing.

Pediatric Rheumatologist, specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of children with arthritis, autoimmune disorders and other musculoskeletal diseases.

Pediatric Spine Surgeon, evaluates and prescribes surgical or non-surgical treatment options for patients who are diagnosed with scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and other spine related disorders.

Pediatric Urologist evaluates and treats genito-urinary conditions, including birth defects, infections, voiding problems and hernias.

For more information or to make an appointment at the Children's Specialty Center please call 203.276.7307.