Pediatric Specialty Services
Your children are unique. Because of their age, physical illness, mental health, or simply their unique genetics, no two children have the same healthcare needs. When they need a specialist, you want a doctor who knows how to care for children.
Our specialty pediatric services at Henry Ford work with primary care pediatricians to provide the best all-around care for your child. We’re with you every step of the way, from overall wellness to specific health concerns to inpatient services when you need them.
Specialty pediatric services
When it’s time to see a specialist, Henry Ford Health has many services designed to treat children, including:
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Pediatric Adolescent Medicine
Adolescent medicine doctors deliver primary care for teens. We specialize in conditions that affect teens, such as hormone and growth disorders, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), gynecologic concerns and menstrual disorders, mental health concerns, weight management and more.
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Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
Allergists and immunologists have the expertise to diagnose and treat infants, children and teens with allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders. We're here to help find the cause of your child's symptoms and create a care plan that improves their quality of life.
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The Henry Ford Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) is a world-class center committed to improving the lives of children and youth with special health care needs by providing comprehensive and accessible diagnostic evaluation, evidence-based ABA therapy services, medical home standard of primary care, equitable and culturally responsive quality improvement and innovation and comprehensive education and training for medical professionals.
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Our experienced pediatric behavioral health specialists provide the advanced care young patients need including depression, anxiety, addiction and ADHD. We work with parents and guardians, who are actively involved in each patient’s personalized treatment plan.
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Pediatric Burn Center
The pediatric burn treatment center at Henry Ford St. John Children’s Hospital provides a tranquil and caring environment for children who are facing frightening and painful treatment for their injuries.
Our state-of-the-art facility offers:
- The highest quality of care in a child-friendly environment
- Conscious sedation to minimize pain during burn dressing changes
- Thermal and light-controlled features to keep patients as comfortable as possible
- Specially designed facilities to protect against infection
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Pediatric Cardiology
Specialists deliver care for newborns, children and teens with congenital and acquired heart conditions. Your child’s care is coordinated with their referring doctor and other care team members. And because each child has unique and special needs, your child’s care plan is personalized for your child and family.
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Our Pediatric Dermatology Clinic is staffed by board-certified dermatologists who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of skin diseases in infants, children, and adolescents.
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Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
Pediatric endocrinologists specialize in treating diabetes, growth disorders, hormone imbalances, thyroid conditions and more. Your child’s care team includes pediatric doctors, certified diabetes educators, nurses, and registered dietitians. Together, we deliver care that’s right for your child.
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Pediatric ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Pediatric endocrinologists specialize in treating diabetes, growth disorders, hormone imbalances, thyroid conditions and more. Your child’s care team includes pediatric doctors, certified diabetes educators, nurses, and registered dietitians. Together, we deliver care that’s right for your child.
Henry Ford Health offers specialized services for pediatric ear, nose and throat conditions. We get referrals from pediatricians throughout the Detroit area because of our commitment to child- and family-friendly care.
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Reflecting our commitment to delivering complete pediatric care close to home, we provide comprehensive state-of-the-art care to newborns, children and adolescents with digestive health issues.
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Pediatric Infectious Disease
The infectious disease care team delivers care for children with bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. A pediatric infectious disease doctor can also help keep your child healthy while traveling, by recommending vaccinations before your trip.
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Our team of specially trained doctors, nurses and therapists treat babies in the NICU, attend high-risk deliveries, and, if needed, provide care immediately after birth.
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Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric nephrologists specialize in diagnosing and treating kidney conditions and hypertension in children. Your child’s care team focuses on therapeutic and surgical treatments, as well as educational support to help your child live a healthy life with a kidney disease.
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Our specialists are experts in identifying signs of neurological conditions in newborns, infants, children and teens. We’re a trusted partner for families, supporting you with the information you need to help your child get the most out of care.
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Henry Ford pediatric ophthalmologists have received special training in pediatric eye disease and have extensive experience treating children of all ages, even small infants if problems are suspected.
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Our pediatric orthopedic specialists work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan for your child. We also partner with other Henry Ford experts for comprehensive care, including: Physical therapists to help with recovery, physiatrists to assist in relieving pain and restoring body function and neurologists to provide care instruction for your child’s nervous system.
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Pediatric Palliative Care
Henry Ford St. John Children’s Hospital provides compassionate and family-centered palliative care services to children and families facing a serious illness. This care provides an extra layer of support for children facing a chronic and complex or life-threatening illness. Our experienced palliative care team helps manage pain and other distressing symptoms while also providing emotional and spiritual support for your child and family.
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Henry Ford Health offers specialized pediatric rehabilitation services. Physical, occupational and speech therapists provide one-on-one, play-based treatments for children of all ages.
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Pediatric Urology
Pediatric urologists have expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions of the urinary system and genital tract. From bed-wetting and urinary tract infections to congenital malformations, we provide advanced pediatric urologic care for your child.
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Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists, also known as speech therapists, specialize in evaluating, diagnosing and treating children with speech, communication, language, learning and swallowing disorders. Your child’s speech therapist works with your child to help improve their ability to communicate. Talk with your child’s doctor about speech therapy as part of your child’s care plan.