Department of Pediatrics Annual Report – 2021

Young girl smiles while doctor examines her

Department of Pediatrics Annual Report – 2021

Divisions

The Department of Pediatrics’ 13 pediatric subspecialty divisions provide compassionate patient care, advance our understanding of diseases that affect children and adolescents, and educate the next generation of physicians and scientists. The department continues to grow and strengthen these divisions by appointing leaders in their fields, promoting and developing faculty, and establishing new sections and programs.

Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology

Unraveling the enigma of immune disease and allergic disorders

Our faculty are leaders in the diagnosis and care of children with allergy, immune-related, or autoimmune-related diseases.
Young boy uses inhaler

Cardiology

Among the nation's top programs for children with heart disease

The Division of Cardiology provides clinical excellence through individualized, compassionate, innovative care and has nationally recognized clinical and research programs.
child smiles while doctor listens to her heart with stethoscope

Child and Adolescent Health

Advocacy, diversity, innovation

The Division of Child and Adolescent Health is dedicated to improving the health of children and adolescents in NYC and to defining model programs for the care of high-risk children everywhere.
Three young teen girls in masks walking home from school.

Clinical Genetics

The diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases is our specialty

The Division of Clinical Genetics provides excellent, comprehensive care to newborns, children, adults, and pregnant women with known genetic or suspected genetic disorders.
Young girl getting mouth swab for genetic testing

Critical Care and Hospital Medicine

The best outcomes for the most complex cases

The Division of Critical Care and Hospital Medicine provides exemplary multidisciplinary critical care to the most medically vulnerable children in the greater New York City area and beyond.
Young boy in hospital holding hands with caretaker

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Compassionate, expert care for children and adolescents with hormone disorders

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism provides comprehensive care to patients with endocrinological issues from infancy to young adulthood.
young girl's hands on insulin pump, parent sits in background

Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Bench to bedside management of GI disorders and liver disease

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition provides comprehensive patient care for a broad range of gastrointestinal, nutritional, and liver disorders.
Young girl lying down during doctor's examination of abdomen

Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation

The region’s only center to offer early-phase trials for children with cancer

The Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation provides compassionate care, performs cutting-edge research, and provides comprehensive training to the next generation.
Toddler rests head on mother's shoulder.

Infectious Diseases

Our diverse research portfolio promotes enhanced care

The Division of Infectious Diseases reflects the multi-disciplinary approach essential to the practice of medicine and medical research.
Young girl in mask receives vaccine from doctor while mother holds her on her lap.

Molecular Genetics

Solving the mystery of disease through research

The Division of Molecular Genetic focuses broadly on research areas including bodyweight homeostasis, neurogenetics of autism, and inborn errors of structure, metabolism, and development.
Image of sequenced genome

Neonatology and Perinatology

Our programs in newborn care lead the way nationally

Members of the Division of Neonatology and Perinatology provide outstanding care for the sickest infants.
Mother holds newborn baby swaddled in blanket.

Nephrology and Hypertension

An interdisciplinary team caring for children with acute and chronic kidney disease

The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension is at the forefront of research to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease.
A paper cutout of a pair of kidneys resting in the hands of a child, with adult hands underneath supporting them.

Pulmonology

A leader in diagnosing and treating infants, children, and adolescents with respiratory conditions

Faculty in the Division of Pulmonology provide exceptional care to children and adolescents with a wide range of respiratory conditions.
Caretaker holds nebulizer mask in place on infant's face