General Surgery

When your child needs surgery you want the kind of specialized care that’s only available at the country’s top pediatric programs. That’s what you’ll find at Phoenix Children’s. We provide comprehensive surgical care for pediatric patients of all ages, from routine outpatient procedures to complex, life-saving surgeries.

Our surgical teams perform more than 4,000 procedures a year, making us one of the most experienced pediatric surgical programs in the Southwest region. We are the only pediatric center in Arizona and one of only 35 in the nation verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center, which means your child’s care meets the strictest standards for safe, high-quality surgical care.

Every surgery is supported by a coordinated team that includes:

• Advanced practice providers
• Child Life specialists who help families prepare for surgery
• Pediatric anesthesiologists
• Pre-anesthesia clinic
• Specialty-trained surgical nurses

Together, we combine advanced expertise, innovative technology and a compassionate, family-centered approach to ensure every patient receives safe and effective care.