Medical Services
Advanced surgical care for infants, children and teens
UCLA Health provides expert pediatric surgical care for a wide range of conditions, using advanced minimally invasive techniques to improve safety, speed recovery, and deliver better outcomes. Our surgeons offer compassionate, family-centered care at multiple locations across Los Angeles.
\Among these, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital serves as a major referral center, attracting patients from across the U.S. and around the world for its specialized expertise and consistently excellent results
Surgical services we offer
Neonatal & fetal surgery
Coordinated care through the UCLA Fetal Care Center for babies with congenital conditions. Immediate surgical intervention available at birth, keeping mothers and newborns together throughout care.
Minimally invasive & robotic surgery
Smaller incisions, less pain, faster healing. Used in a wide range of procedures, including gastrointestinal, thoracic, and urologic surgeries.
Oncologic (cancer) surgery
Surgical expertise for removing benign and malignant tumors in children. Close coordination with oncology teams for seamless cancer care.
Chest wall deformities
Minimally invasive and open procedures for pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and pectus carinatum (pigeon chest), including the Nuss procedure.
Adolescent bariatric surgery
Weight-loss surgery combined with nutritional counseling and lifestyle education through our partnership with the UCLA Fit for Health Program.
Vascular anomaly surgery
Advanced imaging and surgical techniques for treating hemangiomas and vascular malformations in children.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) & colorectal surgery
Surgical management of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and anorectal malformations, including restorative procedures to maintain bowel function.
Hernia repair
Laparoscopic treatment of umbilical and inguinal hernias in children with minimal downtime.
Endocrine surgery for hyperinsulinism
One of the few U.S. centers offering 18F DOPA PET scanning to guide surgical treatment of hyperinsulinism.