Meet Dr. Heung Bae Kim
Dr. Heung Bae Kim always knew he wanted to work in pediatrics. When he started his surgery rotation during medical school, he realized his passion for surgery. After completing the Boston Children’s Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, Dr. Kim stayed at…
A look inside the Liver Tumor Center
The Liver Tumor Center at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center takes a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to treating our patients. Treatment requires thoughtful decision-making by a multidisciplinary team of…
What is ECMO?
ECMO, which stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is an advanced technology that functions as a replacement for a critically ill child's heart and lungs. It’s used to support a child who is awaiting surgery, or to give a child's vital…
Inside the Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Fellows and faculty describe the Boston Children’s Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship learning experience. As the only pediatric sports medicine program with an ACGME-accredited fellowship, we offer a broad educational experience with…
Meet Dr. Jeffrey Holt, PhD
Dr. Jeffrey Holt is working to better understand why some genetic mutations lead to hearing loss. Someday, his work could lead to treatments to help more children hear.
The goals of coronary artery surgery
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Luis G. Quinonez explains how the Coronary Artery Program’s objective is to give patients unobstructed blood flow to the heart so they can enjoy a life without further risks and symptoms.
What is a cardiologist’s role in treating coronary artery anomalies?
Boston Children’s cardiologist Jane Newburger details how cardiologists work closely with coronary artery anomaly patients through every step of care: diagnosis, during and after non-surgical treatment, and before and after surgery.
Collaboration is key to coronary artery care
Boston Children’s cardiologist Jane Newburger shares the reasons why collaboration between clinicians ensures that children with coronary artery anomalies receive proper care — and how collaborating with families also enhances treatment.
What to expect after coronary artery surgery
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Luis G. Quinonez reviews the many ways the Coronary Artery Program monitors patients after surgery so they can go home healthy and as soon as possible.
Follow-up care after coronary artery surgery
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Luis G. Quinonez reviews the process of long-term follow-up care after coronary artery surgery and offers advice on how patients can also monitor their progress.
The importance of functioning coronary arteries
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Luis G. Quinonez reviews why it’s critical to repair coronary artery anomalies so that the heart will benefit from proper blood flow.
What is the Coronary Artery Program?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Luis G. Quinonez explains how clinicians with expertise in coronary artery anomalies work together to treat children and adults who have the condition.
How is coronary artery surgery planned?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Luis G. Quinonez explains the many options that clinicians in the Coronary Artery Program have to consider as they create individualized surgical plans for children and adults with coronary artery anomalies.
When should my child be evaluated for coronary artery anomalies?
Boston Children’s cardiologist Jane Newburger reviews the coronary artery anomaly symptoms that parents should look for when they are curious about seeking treatment for their child.
Testing for coronary artery anomalies
Boston Children’s cardiologist Jane Newburger explains how the testing of the anatomy of a heart and its ability to function helps determine the best course of treatment for patients with coronary artery anomalies.
The team behind your child’s coronary artery anomaly treatment
Boston Children’s cardiologist Jane Newburger reviews how cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and child-life specialists all work together to treat a child’s coronary artery anomalies.
What are the symptoms of coronary artery anomalies?
Boston Children’s cardiologist Jane Newburger explains how children and adults usually don’t notice symptoms for coronary artery anomalies — but when they do, they can experience chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and dizziness.
What is a coronary artery?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Luis G. Quinonez describes how coronary arteries function and how heart muscle will lack oxygen if those coronary blood vessels are compromised.
What to expect before coronary artery surgery
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Luis G. Quinonez explains how the Coronary Artery Program reviews all patient history and test data to create an individualized treatment plan — and then closely reviews every step of that surgery plan with a…
Answers through ADHD Research: Stimulant Medication
Dr. Anne Arnett, PhD, Dr. Viriginia Peisch, PhD and special guest Dr. Elizabeth Harstad MD, MPH, discuss the role medication plays in treating ADHD.
Thriving with Kleefstra syndrome
Paul Terry learned at 21 that he had Kleefstra syndrome, a rare, newly recognized genetic disorder — but it’s not holding him back.
What to expect at your dentist visit
What’s it like to have your teeth checked? We can show you! Join Boston Children’s Dr. Isabelle Chase as she goes over the steps behind a dental checkup and cleaning.
Inside the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship
Fellows and faculty describe the Boston Children’s Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship learning experience. With over 25 orthopedic surgeons, a high volume of complex cases, and numerous research opportunities, the program offers a broad…
Marcela’s journey from Guatemala for complex cardiac surgery
Marcela was born in Guatemala with her heart formed outside of her chest, along with other rare and complex cardiac and abdominal abnormalities (ectopia cordis, omphalocele, double outlet right ventricle, and pulmonary valve stenosis). Her mom,…
Meet Dr. Tregony Simoneau
Dr. Tregony Simoneau was fascinated with science from an early age. Pediatrics allowed her to explore science while helping patients and their families. Sharing her journey as a pediatric pulmonologist, Dr. Simoneau offers insight into her work and…