General and Thoracic Surgery
When your child needs surgery, Children's National Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with experienced pediatric surgeons, advanced minimally invasive techniques and a child-friendly atmosphere. Our pediatric specialists offer a full range of surgical procedures, from routine hernia operations to complex tumor removals on infants to adolescents.
Our Providers
Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.
Contact Information
For appointments, please call 202-476-2150 and for information, call 202-476-2151.
Our Programs
We take a team approach to care, where all specialties and departments are integrated to offer the best care for each patient and family. Learn more about the departments that provide specialized surgery services:
Why Choose Children’s National for General and Thoracic Surgery?
Our surgical team performs more pediatric surgeries than any other hospital in the Washington, D.C., area, upward of 18,000 procedures annually. This high volume translates to a superior level of expertise for our dedicated multidisciplinary team. In addition to our integrated team, we offer:
- Access to some of the best board-certified pediatric surgeons and anesthesiologists in general and pediatric surgery.
- Tailored care plans in order to meet your child’s unique surgical needs.
- Exceptional surgical expertise for even the most complex conditions. Learn more about the conditions we treat.
- Anesthesiologists dedicated to pediatrics so our patients receive consistent, specialized care.
- The most sophisticated surgical technology and latest advanced diagnostic and surgical treatment, using minimally invasive techniques, such as peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).
- The opportunity to master complicated surgeries, employing the gamut of innovative technologies, which range from leading-edge operating rooms equipped with MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT scanners to state-of-the-art, minimally invasive operating rooms, equipped for robot-assisted laparoscopy.
Managing Maisie's Complex Case
When Maisie was born, she was transported to Children’s National where experts managed her complex case of esophageal atresia, which ultimately required three surgeries and an extended stay at the hospital.
Each member of our faculty is nationally or internationally renowned as an expert. When physicians refer their patients here, they know they’re accessing the best of the best.
Timothy Dennis Kane, MD
Division Chief, General and Thoracic Surgery
MyChildrensNational Patient Portal
Surgery follow-up visits for existing patients can be scheduled online at our patient portal.
Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
The Division of General and Thoracic Surgery offers pediatric surgical training in a two-year ACGME-accredited program. Our graduates provide the highest quality surgical care and have successful careers in academic and private practice.
Family Resources
At Children's National, we understand that families have many questions about their child’s condition and care. We also have online resources available to answer your questions and connect you with the information you need.
Patient Stories
Helping Thomas Live a Healthy and Happy LifeThomas is a busy kid who loves birthday parties and chocolate cake. But his life wasn"t always so sweet. He was born with a rare congenital combination known as VACTERL association.
LucieLucie, age 8, loves gymnastics and swimming and earned her orange belt in Taekwondo. In 2023, she spent a week at Children's National due to a rare condition that slows the flow of bile from the liver to the small intestines and can lead to a range of health issues.
Stella's StoryWhen she and her twin sister were born in 2019, Stella was diagnosed with an anorectal malformation. Her surgeon in Greece recommended that the family see international expert Marc Levitt, MD, and his team for the surgery, due to his vast experience in repairing challenging cases like Stella's.
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