General Anesthesiology
At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we know children are not just small adults and that infants and children have different needs when it comes to anesthesia. Our Division of General Anesthesiology includes a large team of experts – nearly 100 strong – that have advanced training to keep your child safe and comfortable before, during and after any anesthetic procedure – from routine tests to the most complex surgeries.
Our board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists treat children at our Main Hospital in Philadelphia and at our Specialty Care and Ambulatory Surgery locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our team oversees more than 33,000 patient procedures each year. We have a steadfast commitment to provide the highest quality of care to all our patients.
How we serve you
We know medical care can be scary for children and parents. One of our primary goals is to prevent pain and anxiety during procedures. We accomplish this by using anesthetic medications, special medication dosage and effects knowledge, and an understanding of the full range of pediatric diseases and conditions.
Why choose CHOP for general anesthesia
Our team recognizes the profound trust your family places in us to care for your child. We offer technical skills to care for small patients, the ability to relieve pain and anxiety in patients, special knowledge about medication dosages and effects, and a commitment to providing the highest quality care.
Meet your team
Our anesthesiologists work closely with many other specialists throughout CHOP to determine the best treatment plan for your child and keep them safe and comfortable while undergoing surgery or other procedures.
General anesthesiology resources
Caring for a child with an illness or injury can be overwhelming. We have compiled health resources to help you feel more confident in the care provided to your child.
The 411 on anesthesia
Our team is available to answer any question your family has about anesthesia and ease any fears. You can learn more about what to expect during your child’s surgery of procedure by asking any member of our team or from CHOP’s Guide to Your Child’s Surgery.
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