Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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Family-centered care

Understanding the unique needs of each of our patients

Lulu's Story

Pediatric Transplant Center

Excelling at handling the toughest challenges

Providing expertise, innovation and world-class care

Robotic Surgery Program

Stanford Children’s is the first pediatric hospital in the world to employ the newest, most advanced robotic surgery system available, the da Vinci 5. We are actively researching to bring robotic surgery to more children nationwide, including partnering with the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to pioneer robotic surgeries and push beyond what’s currently possible.

[Learn more about our Robotic Surgery Program](/content/en/services/robotic-surgery.html "Robotic Surgery"/index.html).

What's New

June 23, 2026

To Infinity, the Bedside, and Beyond: Pixar Brings ‘Toy Story 5’ to Young Patients

May 19, 2026

Packard Children’s Hospital Transformed for ‘An Evening in Wonderland’ Prom

August 5, 2026

Keeping Your Kids’ Skin Safe Year-Round: What Parents Should Know About a New Sunscreen Ingredient

Patient Stories

Ohio Teen Jumping Hurdles Days After HIFU Procedure Stanford Children’s treats rare bone tumor without surgery, radiation, or a hospital stay.

A New Heart, a Big League Moment Fourteen-year-old Tyler Briend takes the field at Oracle Park to celebrate organ donation.

Gene Therapy Helps Father With Hemophilia Live an Active Life After living with severe hemophilia B for decades, Julian hasn’t had a bleed or an infusion since his gene therapy at Stanford Medicine Children's Health.

Our Services

Bass Childhood Cancer Center When facing a childhood cancer or blood disorder, you want the right team fighting alongside you and your family. A team that will do everything possible to help your child get better and get back to being a kid.

Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center Our pediatric heart surgeons and pediatric heart specialists provide a full range of diagnostic, imaging and treatment services, including an outpatient children's heart clinic for children with heart problems.

Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Providing consultation and the latest treatments for children with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

General Pediatrics Our health care network includes doctors within ten miles of most Bay Area families–from the North Bay, down the Peninsula to Monterey and across the Bay to the Tri-Valley area.

Johnson Pregnancy & Newborn Center Dedicated to delivering the very best obstetric and pediatric care to expectant mothers, newborns and children.

Pulmonary, Asthma & Sleep Medicine Center Our pulmonary specialists have the knowledge and experience to help. We deliver expert care tailored to your child’s needs.

Transplant Center We have some of the highest survival rates in the U.S. for pediatric kidney, liver and heart transplants.

Pediatric Specialty Surgical Services Nearly a dozen specialized surgical services collaborate to provide your child with the highest level of nationally certified care for a wide range of simple to complex conditions.

Brain and Behavior Center Through a blend of clinical expertise and individualized treatment plans, our experts help children reach their fullest potential.

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Receive online second opinions with Stanford physicians

[Second opinions](/content/content/sch/us/en/landing/second-opinion "Online second opinion"/index.html) are a critical component to making informed decisions about you or your child’s care. That’s why we’ve partnered with Stanford Medicine Physicians through Summus, to provide second opinions easily and securely through an easy to use online platform.

How it works: A Stanford specialist will receive a full set of medical records to review your child's case. You and your local physician will receive an in-depth report back which includes a review of the current treatment plans and suggestions for more appropriate treatment options, if applicable.

Do you accept my insurance? Get more information about the plans.

Insurance Information

We contract with various Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO).

Will your insurance company cover your / your child’s visit at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health?

Coverage for your care at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is determined by your insurance company and is based on the provisions of your specific plan.

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