Contact the Boston Bleeding Disorders Center 617-355-6101 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is hemophilia? Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that slows the body’s ability to form blood clots. When most …

Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Haemophilus influenzae? Haemophilus influenzae, or H. influenzae, is a group of bacteria that cause different types of infections in infants and children. H. influenzae most commonly causes ear, eye, …

Contact the Spine Division 855-969-3444 International +1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find a Location What is idiopathic scoliosis? Idiopathic scoliosis is one of three different types of scoliosis that cause the spine to …

Contact the Division of Gynecology 617-355-7648 Fax 617-730-0186 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is imperforate hymen? A half moon of thin membrane normally surrounds the …

Contact the Dermatology Program 617-355-6117 Fax 617-730-0308 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Request a Second Opinion What is impetigo? Impetigo is a superficial infection of the skin caused by bacteria, resulting in lesions that are often grouped and …

Contact the Sleep Center 877-292-4091 Fax 781-216-2518 International 1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is insomnia? Insomnia in children is very common and is characterized by struggles around going to bed, difficulty …

Find a Doctor What is an inguinal hernia? A hernia happens when a part of the abdomen pushes through an opening in the abdominal wall. An inguinal hernia is a hernia that occurs in the groin area. Inguinal hernias occur in 7 percent of boys and almost 1 …

Contact the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation 617-355-5275 Fax 617-730-4671 International +1-617-355-5209 Email cair@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are intestinal atresia and intestinal stenosis? The …

Contact the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement 617-355-6462 Fax 617-355-0320 International +1-617-355-5209 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion Find a Location …

Contact the Roya Kabuki Program 857-218-5254 International 1-617-355-4278 Email kabuki@childrens.harvard.edu Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is Kabuki syndrome? Kabuki syndrome is a rare congenital disorder, meaning that a child is …