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Pediatrics Divisions

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Providing the highest standard of care through research and a collaborative medical community to achieve better health outcomes for our patients.

Making an Impact on Pediatric Health Care

The U-M Medical School Department of Pediatrics is comprised of 18 divisions with more than 1,000 faculty, staff and trainees. Our team works collaboratively across Michigan Medicine campuses, clinics, hospital, and centers throughout the state. Faculty, staff and trainees excel as clinicians, researchers, educators, leaders and mentors—dedicated to advancing pediatric patient care, education and research. Together, we are committed to making a lasting difference in the health and well-being of children and families locally, nationally and globally.

Our Divisions

Adolescent Medicine

Specialized in comprehensive care, support, and treatment for adolescents with medical, psychological, and behavioral health needs.

Pediatric Cardiology

Provides the best possible care for infants, children and adults with all forms of congenital and acquired heart disease

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Provides state-of-the-art, 24-hour intensive care for critically ill children with complex medical or surgical needs, utilizing advanced therapies and multidisciplinary expertise.

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Focused on diagnosis, evaluation, and management of developmental and behavioral conditions in children through individualized and team-based care.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Delivers expert patient care, education, and research in pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic disorders.

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and study of diseases affecting the gastrointestinal system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

General Pediatrics

Provides comprehensive, patient-centered, and evidence-based care for children and young adults, emphasizing prevention and acute care across multiple ambulatory sites while advancing education and research.

Genetics, Metabolism & Genomic Medicine

Provides expert diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic and metabolic diseases in children.

Pediatric Hematology | Oncology

Delivers state-of-the-art, personalized, and family-centered care for children and young adults with blood disorders and cancer.

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Provides expert, comprehensive care for hospitalized children with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, delivered by dedicated pediatric hospitalists.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Offers consultative and ongoing subspecialty care for children with diverse infectious and immunological conditions.

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Delivers expert care for critically ill newborns while advancing research and training in neonatal medicine to improve outcomes and educate future healthcare providers.

Pediatric Nephrology

Provides state-of-the-art care for infants, children, and adolescents with kidney disease while advancing research and physician training in pediatric nephrology.

Pediatric Neurology

Provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for infants, children, and adolescents with neurological disorders while advancing clinical service, training and research.

Pediatric Psychology

Integrates psychological expertise within medical teams to address the physical and mental health needs of children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on clinical care, research, and education.

Pediatric Pulmonology

Dedicated to improving respiratory health in children through exceptional clinical care, research, and education, guided by values of respect, responsibility, and family-centered care.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Recognized nationally for clinical excellence, innovative programs, and education in the diagnosis and management of childhood autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.

Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR)

Conducts multidisciplinary, collaborative research to address high-impact questions in child health, drawing on expertise from multiple pediatric subspecialties.

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Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinical research programs.

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Health Lab

Nerf gun accident causes retinal detachment in pediatric patient

An 8-year-old boy suffered a retinal detachment after a Nerf dart injury, requiring surgery at University of Michigan Health’s Kellogg Eye Center. Learn the warning signs of toy gun eye injuries and why protective eyewear is essential for children.

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Pediatric patient treated for rare kidney cancer

When 18-month-old Maria was diagnosed with an exceptionally rare kidney cancer, specialists at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital created a customized treatment plan that saved her life.

Well-Being at Michigan Medicine

AI, Well-Being and the Human Connection

Artificial intelligence is changing healthcare — but what does that mean for the people who deliver and receive care? Cornelius James, M.D., FACP, FNAP, a clinical assistant professor and primary care physician at for U-M Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, joins Chief Well-Being Officer Elizabeth Harry, M.D., to explore AI literacy, clinical judgment, governance, education and well-being. They discuss how healthcare can embrace new technologies while protecting human connection, empathy, wisdom and the meaningful moments that define care.

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Health Lab

E-Bikes are everywhere, but most parents say they don’t know enough about them

Electric bikes have become a familiar sight in communities across the country, but most parents say they know little about them or where they’re supposed to be used, a national poll suggests.

News Release

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital named No.1 children’s hospital in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report

University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has again been named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Michigan from U.S. News & World Report, marking the 20th consecutive year the hospital has ranked among the nation’s best for pediatric care.

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Health Lab

Talent show brings joy to kids at children’s hospital 

A weekly talent show at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital helps pediatric cancer patients and families find support, healing and happiness through music, magic, and creative expression.