Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Nationally Ranked Care for Children with Heart Problems and Treatment for Lung and Chest Disorders
SLUCare Physician Group cardiothoracic surgeons offer highly specialized treatments for children with congenital and acquired heart defects and lung diseases. Our heart team is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery. This honor recognizes excellence in clinical services, survival rates, and support for patients with congenital heart problems.
As part of an academic medical practice, our cardiothoracic surgeons use the latest techniques and technologies to deliver advanced care in collaboration with other pediatric specialists, including experts in cardiology, neonatology, and maternal-fetal medicine. We work with patients at all stages, including those diagnosed before birth, newborns, infants, children, teens, and even adults, to correct conditions affecting the heart and lungs.
In addition to expertise, SLUCare cardiothoracic surgeons stand out for their genuine concern for young patients and their families. Count on our team to listen with compassion, answer your questions, and guide you through every stage of your child’s surgery.
Conditions We Treat
- Congenital heart disease, from infancy to adulthood
- Heart failure in children
- Neonatal conditions
- Pediatric thoracic conditions of the lungs and chest wall
- Chest deformities, such as pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and pectus carinatum (pigeon chest)
What We Offer
SLUCare Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Location
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
1465 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-268-4180