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Polio (Poliomyelitis)
Polio (Poliomyelitis) What is polio? Poliomyelitis is commonly called polio. It's an infectious disease. It is caused by 1 of 3 types of poliovirus. Polio is easily spread from person to person. The poliovirus is a virus that can cause paralysis. But most people who are infected
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Coping with Swallowing Difficulties
Coping with Swallowing Problems As you go through daily life, swallowing is as natural as breathing. You rarely give it a second thought as you swallow hundreds of times each day. Swallowing problems can happen for reasons ranging from dehydration to illness. Most of the time it

Phoenix Children’s Center for Spine Care

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Expert Care for Pediatric Spine Conditions

When a child has a spine condition, expert, highly specialized care is essential to support proper growth, alignment and function. At Phoenix Children’s Center for Spine Care, our dedicated team focuses exclusively on diagnosing and treating spine conditions and injuries in children from early childhood through adolescence.

For children who require more advanced treatment or surgery, our orthopedic and neurosurgery specialists work together to provide coordinated, comprehensive care, ensuring each child benefits from expertise across both disciplines.

We combine advanced imaging, precise clinical evaluation and innovative treatment approaches to guide care decisions. Whether managing a mild curve or a complex condition, our goal is to improve spinal alignment, reduce pain and help children maintain mobility and independence as they grow.

Dedicated Pediatric Spine Specialists

Our team is uniquely focused on spine care, offering deep expertise in the evaluation and treatment of both common and complex spinal conditions in children and adolescents.

Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team

With Arizona’s only collaborative neurosurgical and orthopedic comprehensive pediatric spine center, Phoenix Children’s is recognized for driving excellent outcomes, leading surgical techniques and advancing cutting-edge research. 

Innovative, Evidence-Based Treatment

By applying the latest research and clinical advancements, our team delivers spine care designed to improve outcomes and support long-term growth and function.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every child receives an individualized care plan tailored to their condition, stage of growth and long-term needs, whether that means advanced imaging, innovative surgeries or gentle nonsurgical treatments.

Low-Dose, Full-Body Scans

Our EOS full-body X-ray provides high-quality, full-body images with significantly reduced radiation exposure, allowing for accurate assessment of spinal alignment and growth over time.

Nonsurgical Care Designed Around Your Child

Most spine conditions can be managed without surgery. Our team offers personalized nonsurgical treatments, including monitoring, bracing and physical therapy, to support development, function and a smooth transition to adult care.

Programs and Services

  • EOS Full Body X-Ray Imaging
  • Mehta casting
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Non-fusion surgeries
  • Non-surgical treatment options
  • Scoliosis care

Conditions Treated

  • Cervical spine instability
  • Chiari malformation
  • Cranial cervical disorders  
  • Disc degeneration
  • Disc herniation
  • Fractures of the spine
  • Kyphosis
  • Neuromuscular spinal conditions
  • Rotary subluxation
  • Scoliosis
  • Spina bifida
  • Spinal stenosis

 

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Phoenix Children’s Center for Spine Care Locations

Phoenix Children’s provides specialized spine care at locations across the Valley, giving families access to expert evaluation, treatment and follow-up close to home.

Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus

Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus

1919 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Phoenix Children's Urgent Care - 5131 E. Southern Ave.

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care

5131 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206

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Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - 3370 S. Mercy Rd.

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - East Valley

3370 S. Mercy Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297

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Phoenix Children's Urgent Care - 6990 E. Shea Blvd.

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care

6990 E. Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus

6524 W. Sack Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308

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Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care

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Specialized Pediatric Heart Care with Coordinated, Family-Centered Support

Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care delivers expert cardiac care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults with congenital and acquired heart conditions. Our focus is on guiding families through complex decisions with clarity, compassion and confidence—from initial diagnosis through treatment and long-term follow-up.

Our pediatric cardiology and heart surgery teams partner closely with primary care providers and a broad network of specialists, including cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, fetal cardiology, cardiac anesthesia, intensive care, genetics and rehabilitation services. This integrated model supports efficient evaluation, shared decision-making and continuity across every phase of care.

Whether managing a newly diagnosed heart condition, planning a complex surgical intervention or supporting lifelong heart health, Phoenix Children’s provides tailored care designed specifically for growing hearts.

Timely Access to Pediatric Heart Experts

When heart concerns arise, timely evaluation matters. Our Center for Heart Care uses coordinated referrals and diagnostics to help children move quickly from concern to care.

Advanced Care for a Wide Range of Heart Conditions

We treat both common and complex heart conditions using advanced technology and individualized care plans focused on long-term outcomes and quality of life.

Guidance Across the Entire Care Journey

From prenatal consultation through recovery and ongoing follow-up, our team supports families with clear guidance every step of the way.

Multispecialty Teams Working Together for Better Care

Cardiologists, surgeons, imaging specialists, intensivists and support teams collaborate closely to create coordinated care plans tailored to each child’s needs.

Support Designed Around Children and Families

We combine advanced pediatric heart care with compassionate communication and family-centered support to help parents feel informed, prepared and confident throughout treatment.

Advancing Pediatric Heart Care Through Innovation and Expertise

Our teams are committed to advancing pediatric cardiology through clinical innovation, research and continuous quality improvement. By combining leading-edge technology with specialized expertise, we deliver care that reflects the latest advancements while always prioritizing safety, outcomes and long-term heart health.

Programs and Services

Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care offers a full range of pediatric cardiac services, including:

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program
  • Pediatric Cardiology and Preventive Heart Care
  • Fetal Cardiology and Prenatal Consultation
  • Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Heart Disease
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization
  • Electrophysiology and Heart Rhythm Services
  • Pediatric Heart Failure, VAD, and Transplant Care
  • Cardiac Intensive Care (CVICU)
  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging (Echo, CT, MRI)
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation and Transition‑to‑Adult Care

Care plans are customized for each child and coordinated across specialties to support recovery, development and long-term heart health.

Conditions Treated

Our pediatric heart specialists care for children with a broad range of cardiac conditions, including:

  • Congenital heart defects
  • Heart murmurs and structural abnormalities
  • Arrhythmias and rhythm disorders
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Pediatric heart failure
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Fetal and prenatal heart conditions
  • Ongoing care following heart surgery

 

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Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Locations

Phoenix Children’s offers pediatric heart care at our main campus and select specialty locations throughout Arizona, helping families access expert cardiac services closer to where they live.

 

Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus

Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus

1919 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus

6524 W. Sack Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308

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Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care - Avondale Campus

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Avondale Campus

1665 N. Avondale Blvd.
Avondale, AZ 85392

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Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - 3370 S. Mercy Rd.

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - East Valley

3370 S. Mercy Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297

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Phoenix Children's Cardiology - 7505 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe

Phoenix Children's Cardiology

7505 S. McClintock Dr.
Suite 103
Tempe, AZ 85283

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Phoenix Children's Cardiology - Douglas - 815 15th St.

Phoenix Children's Cardiology

815 15th St.
Douglas, AZ 85607

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Phoenix Children's Cardiology - 2115 W. 16th St.

Phoenix Children's Cardiology

2115 W. 16th St.
Safford, AZ 85546

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Phoenix Children's Cardiology - 10250 N 92nd St

Phoenix Children's Cardiology

10250 N. 92nd St.
Suite 212
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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Phoenix Children's Cardiology - 155 Calle Portal

Phoenix Children's Cardiology

155 Calle Portal
Suite 700
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

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Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - 5983 E. Grant Rd.

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care

5983 E. Grant Rd.
Suite 201
Tucson, AZ 85712

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Insomnia
Insomnia What is insomnia? You've likely had nights when you couldn't fall asleep, no matter how desperately you tried. When you can't sleep, the ticking of the clock only reminds you of your exhaustion and the endless hours until morning. And perhaps you finally drop off around
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Kyphosis in Children
Kyphosis in Children What is kyphosis in children? Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It’s when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should. A child with kyphosis has a back that is abnormally rounded or humpback. The
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Omphalocele
Omphalocele What is an omphalocele? An omphalocele is a birth defect. It happens when your baby is forming during pregnancy. In this condition, some of your baby's abdominal organs poke out (protrude) from the belly through the belly button (umbilicus). A clear (translucent)
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Apnea of Prematurity
Apnea of Prematurity What is apnea of prematurity? Apnea is a term that means breathing has stopped for more than 20 seconds. It can happen in full-term babies, but it's more common in premature babies. The more premature the baby, the greater the chances that apnea will occur
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Megaloblastic Anemia in Children
Megaloblastic Anemia in Children What is megaloblastic anemia in children? Anemia is a problem in which there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. In megaloblastic anemia, the bone marrow
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Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis What is dermatomyositis? Dermatomyositis is a rare disease that causes muscle inflammation and skin rash. It's one of a group of muscle diseases that cause muscle inflammation, weakness, and swelling. It's different from other muscle diseases because it also