Surgery
Surgery at any age can be scary. When it’s your child, you want to know they are being cared for by a team that specializes in pediatric surgery. University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is home to the only team of pediatric surgeons in Iowa and western Illinois specifically trained to care for children, from premature infants to young adults. Our surgeons are specialists in the care of a broad range of pediatric surgical conditions and traumatic injuries. As part of an academic medical center, our surgeons are also researchers, which means they are on top of the latest surgical techniques and medical discoveries to provide the most advanced care for your child. In addition to traditional procedures, our surgical team also performs minimally invasive surgeries that can reduce the length of hospital stays and minimize pain. Our multidisciplinary care team includes expert pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, nutritionists, pharmacists, technologists, and support staff, all dedicated to the care of infants and children. Because we know surgery may just be one part of your child’s care, our pediatric surgery team works together with other pediatric specialists, such as neonatology, hematology, oncology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, otolaryngology, urology, cardiology, and radiology to ensure a complete and comprehensive plan of care. Because we all work together, every team member knows what is happening with your child’s care. This helps us determine what surgery is the best option for your child. Pain management, nutrition, and social and psychological services are also part of our holistic approach to the care of children. Our family-centered care includes Child Life specialists, tutoring, art and music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. We partner closely with parents and family members so we can provide the best care and offer the most supportive environment to children. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is the first and only verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in Iowa. This means UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital meets the highest standards set by the American College of Surgeons for trauma care in children. Our pediatric surgical and medical specialists collaborate to treat minor and serious physical and psychological trauma. We have specialized equipment for children of all ages and sizes, and our staff partakes in ongoing pediatric trauma education to ensure that families receive the highest level of pediatric care available. Trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adolescents, and preventing it is the best way to impact our children's health and well-being. The pediatric trauma team also provides education on injury prevention and treatment for families and UI Health Care faculty and staff.Pediatric Surgery
Services
Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
Pediatric surgical emergencies
Chest wall anomalies
Minimally invasive surgery (performed when appropriate)
Gastrointestinal surgery
Skin and neck conditions
Pediatric cancer and benign (non-dangerous) tumors
Congenital (occurring at birth) newborn malformations
Vascular problems
Video
- The Power of Play
The pediatric surgery team at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital developed custom medical dolls to help patients and families better understand what to expect before surgery.
Transfers
Emergency Room and Inpatient Transfer Requests
UI Transfer Center
866-890-5969
Health Information
Related Services
Patient Stories
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Parent Blog: Amy Brinkmeyer
"Our youngest son, Mitchell, was diagnosed with pectus carinatum in February 2015. No doctors in Cedar Rapids treated this condition and we had to take him to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital for specialty care."Read more -
Christopher Turnis
Christopher was born at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital at 34 weeks gestation with several organs that were severely damaged. The first of many surgeries took place when he was just 2 weeks old. Since birth, Christopher has undergone more than 40 surgeries and has spent more than 1,000 nights in the hospital.Read more -
Family advocates for lawn mower safety after accident
On Aug. 30, 2017, life changed for Ryan Manahl and his family (Cedar Falls, IA) when his 3-year-old son, Tate, was accidentally run over with a lawn mower. “I tried to keep him calm but I kept thinking the worst – ‘Is this really it? Is my son going to die in my arms right now and he hasn’t even started to live his life?’” Read more -
Comprehensive and convenient
Ethan has faced health challenges since birth, one of which led to surgery for the young boy from Illinois. Fortunately, the Rodriguez family didn’t need to travel far from home for their pre- and post-surgery appointments. Read more -
Parent Blog: Hilary and Brannon Spengler
"We know we are very fortunate and are thankful for the care he received. Everyone that cared for our son played such a crucial part in his survival and experience." — Hilary and Brannon Spengler Read more
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Locations and Contact
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In House Directions: UI Stead Family Children's Hospital public elevator, Level 2UI Stead Family Children's Hospital
2400 Colloton Pavilion
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52242Hours
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact
- Appointment: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
- Emergency: 319-356-1616
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital–Quad Cities
Suite 400
865 Lincoln Road
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722Contact
- Appointments: 855-543-2884 (855 KID AT UI)
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University of Iowa Health Care–Cedar Falls
2624 Orchard Drive
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613Contact
- 855-543-2884
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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital–10th Street
411 10th Street S.E., Suite 150
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403Hours
- Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Contact
- Phone: 319-363-3600
- Fax: 319-363-9971
