Childhood is unpredictable, but great care isn’t. In the Sutter Health network, hundreds of pediatric specialists are available to make sure every child gets the right care in the right setting at the right time. From the simplest cases to the most complex diseases and conditions, specialists are trained and experienced in helping children.
Featured Services in Palo Alto
- Pediatric Asthma Care
- Pediatric Cancer and Hematology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Pediatric General and Specialty Surgery
- Pediatric Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Pediatric Pulmonary Care
- Pediatric Urology
- Pediatric Vision Care
- Pediatric Weight Management
Compassionate Specialty Care for Kids
Care in the Right Place
Through the Sutter Health network, pediatric specialists provide care for conditions such as asthma, allergies, ADHD, skin conditions and sports injuries close to where you live. We also offer specialized programs for:
- Asthma
- Autism
- Cleft palate and craniofacial defects
- Childhood obesity and weight management
- Congenital heart defects and pediatric cardiology care
- Cystic fibrosis (CF)
- Developmental delays
- Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
- Premature birth
- Mental health conditions
- Sickle cell disorder
- Sleep disorders
- Type 1 and 2 diabetes
Radiologists with subspecialized expertise in reading pediatric X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI and PET medical imaging help your pediatrician get the most accurate information possible to plan your child’s treatment and get to the bottom of puzzling symptoms.
Experts in the Unexpected
At our Pediatric Urgent Care and Emergency centers, specialists are ready to help your child should a serious accident or illness occur. We offer specialty pediatric care for infectious diseases, concussion treatment (pediatric neurology), microsurgery and breaks in growing bones. When necessary, our pediatric intensive care teams provide compassionate, critical care to children.
Health and Wellness
Helpful Resources
Is this ADHD?
Learn what is and isn’t a sign of ADHD.
Common Rashes in Kids
Get advice on when you can treat a rash at home and when you need to see a doctor.
Sports Injuries in Children
Here’s how to encourage your kids to stay active, enjoy sports and avoid injuries.
Patient Stories
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Kille Family: From High-Risk Birth to Healthy Baby
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Boy Is Seizure-Free after Laser Surgery
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High School Quarterback Undergoes Heart Surgery
Tyler was named starting quarterback of his high school football team. It was like a dream come true until the day he couldn’t catch his breath.
Abby: “One of the Few Two-Year-Olds That Knows the Value of Life.
Abby was known as 'angry baby' until her parents saw something wasn't right. Thanks to Sutter's pediatric specialists, Abby is happy and thriving.
Adopted Girls with Spina Bifida Have Bright Futures
The Wongs adopted two girls with spina bifida and found comprehensive care from the specialists at Sutter Children's Center in Sacramento.
Preemie Goes Home after 137 Days in Hospital
Born prematurely at 23 weeks, Ellie's chances of survival were slim. But doctors at Sutter Children's Center never gave up on her.