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Meet Your Team
Meet Your Team Home Meet Your Team Division Chief Dennis J. Dietzen, PhD Division Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; Megan K. Dishop, MD Endowed Chair in Pathology Specialties Pathology Pediatric Surgical Pathology David F. Carpentieri, MD Medical …
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Mia's Story
… slack of the rope got tangled around Mia’s right foot. The force of the tube picked up the petite 11-year-old sitting … and running and able to take on an extremely intricate and complicated case right out of the gate.” Zoldos admits …
Planning Your Hospital Stay
Your doctor may refer your child to Phoenix Children’s for surgery or another procedure that requires a hospital stay. We understand that these visits take careful planning – especially for families who travel to us from outside Phoenix. The following resources can help you start
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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… cell disease: Three keys to success Blog Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders For kids with sickle cell , … future, and a more manageable experience as they become adults. “As sickle cell patients, we can live a regular … early to late adolescence,” Dr. Shah says. Jackie agrees. “Information is the most important thing with sickle cell. As …
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program
The Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program at Phoenix Children’s brings the therapeutic benefits of animal interaction to both beside care and hospital events. Our goal is to help patients, families and staff through difficult procedures and extended hospitalizations. This program
Pediatric Tests, Procedures & Services
… Children's offers ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for children. This program fits children with custom cuffs worn for 24 hours, allowing a comprehensive reading of blood pressure in all situations, … as accurate as possible. Diagnostic tests and procedures Comprehensive evaluations, including tympanometry, …
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is FSHD in children? Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare genetic muscle disease that affects the muscles of your child’s face, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. These muscles weaken and shrink
Laser Ablation
Laser ablation surgery is the latest advancement in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy. Phoenix Children's is the only pediatric hospital in Arizona and the Southwest, and one of only a handful of centers in the country, offering laser ablation for pediatric epilepsy and brain
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Hydrocephalus What is hydrocephalus in children? A baby with hydrocephalus has extra fluid in and around the brain. This fluid is called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Most CSF is normally found in fluid-filled areas (ventricles) inside the brain. Its purpose is to cushion and
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Acne What is acne? Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and oil glands (sebaceous glands). The oil glands secrete oils (sebum) to keep the skin moist. When the glands get clogged, it can lead to pimples and cysts. Acne is very common. People of all races and ages have acne