Specialty Care

Ophthalmology

Eye Chart The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital has Board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologists who provide specialty and general eye care to pediatric patients. Children who have been treated at St. Joseph's Neonatal (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Units often require specialty care for eye problems related to prematurity, such as retinopathy or strabismus. Specialty care is also often necessary for eye problems stemming from trauma or infections.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Services

The Department of Dentistry provides inpatient and outpatient dental and oral and maxillofacial surgery services to children of all ages. In addition to managing urgencies and emergencies, dentists provide comprehensive oral health care including the full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services. The department’s pediatric dentists and orthodontists are specially trained to care for children with cleft lip and palate.

Pediatric Orthopedics

The Division of Orthopedic Surgery at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital provides pediatric and adolescent patients with a wide array of services ranging from pre-season physical examinations to extensive reconstructive surgery.

Otolaryngology/ENT

The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive care using state-of-the-art technology for patients with nearly all medical and surgical problems related to the ear, nose, throat, and neck.

Pediatric Critical Care Services

Dr. DeBruin and Patient The Pediatric Critical Care Unit (PICU) is a 12-bed unit caring for both critically ill medical and surgical patients. The PICU has nearly 1,000 admissions annually. Our nurses are all Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified and experienced in caring for a wide range of patients, including Oncology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Respiratory, and Renal Failure.