Our Specialties & Conditions
Nationally Ranked Care
Lurie Children’s is nationally ranked in 11 specialties* by U.S. News & World Report.
- Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine
- Advanced General Pediatrics & Primary Care
- Allergy & Immunology
- Anesthesiology
- Audiology
- Autonomic Medicine
- Cancer & Blood Disorders *
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery *
- Child Abuse Pediatrics
- Critical Care
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Endocrinology *
- ENT (Otolaryngology)
- Fetal Health
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery *
- Genetics, Genomics & Metabolism
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Imaging
- Neonatology *
- Nephrology (Kidney Diseases) *
- Neurology * Neurosurgery *
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics *
- Orthotics & Prosthetics
- Palliative Care
- Physical Therapy
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Primary Care Pediatrics
- Psychiatry *
- Pulmonary Medicine *
- Rehabilitative Services
- Rheumatology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Sports Medicine
- Surgery
- Transplant Surgery
- Urology *
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Program
Pain Management
Learn about our different methods of making your child comfortable. Our anesthesiologists strive to make sure your child feels the least amount of pain possible during and after procedures.
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Palliative Care
Lurie Children's Pediatric Palliative Care team focuses on improving the quality of life for children and their families.
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Palpitations
Heart palpitations in children, the uncomfortable awareness of heartbeats, are a common complaint. Learn more about palpitation causes, diagnosis and treatment.
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Panner Disease
A condition affecting the growth plate at the end of the upper arm bone, in which it loses its blood supply and the nearby bone softens and collapses.
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Parasomnia
Sleep disorders among children are common. Issues that disrupt sleep once it has started, such as sleepwalking and night terrors, are known as “parasomnias.”
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Parathyroid Disorders
The parathyroid glands control the levels of calcium and phosphorus stored in the bones and circulated in the blood. Disorders occur either when the glands become either overactive or underactive. Learn more.
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Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (PAIS)
A genetic defect causing the undifferentiated genitals of the developing baby to fail to respond correctly to male sex hormones, and not develop fully male characteristics.
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Partial Hospitalization Program
Lurie Children's Partial Hospitalization Program is an intensive, five-day treatment program serving children ages 10-14 requiring more intense treatment for psychiatric problems but can be safely maintained at home.
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Patella Tendonitis
When the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone and the tissues that surround it become irritated and painful from overuse, especially from jumping.
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Patellar Dislocation (Kneecap Dislocation)
When the kneecap pops out of its usual place in the groove at the end of the thigh bone, often with sudden onset of pain and swelling.
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
A common knee problem involving pain under and around the kneecap, usually in the soft-tissue supporting structures (patellar ligaments, bursae, and tendons).
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus
A tube-like connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery, which usually closes shortly after birth, but sometimes doesn't close, commonly in premature infants.
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Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Lurie Children's Pathology and Laboratory department offer expertise and state-of-the-art technology to deliver efficient, timely and high-quality services.
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Pavlik Harness
A brace used to treat long-term developmental problems of the hip, including a shallow hip socket or a dislocated hip.
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PCOS Clinic
Our Multidisciplinary PCOS Program is the only multidisciplinary clinic in Chicago dedicated to teens & young adults. Learn how our specialists can help.
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Pectus Carinatum
Pectus Carinatum, or pigeon chest, causes the sternum, or breastbone, to protrude out in front of the rest of the chest. Get information on treatment here.
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Pectus Excavatum
Pectus exacavatum, known as sunken chest or funnel chest, occurs in 1 in 400 births. Get information on chest wall deformity treatment here.
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Pediatric Concussion Evaluation
Pediatric concussion evaluations are conducted by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers with expertise in concussion care. Learn what to expect here.
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Pediatric Long QT Syndrome
Long QT syndromes, a condition affecting heart rhythm that can be fatal if not quickly controlled. Learn more about pediatric long QT syndrome.
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Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
Pediatric neuromuscular disorders are conditions that affect the control of voluntary muscles. They can be temporary or chronic and can last into adulthood.
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Program
Lurie Children's offers physical therapy (PT) for our patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. Learn more.
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Penile Skin Bridge - Penile Adhesions
Can result from a procedure such as circumcision if the skin around the head of the penis is not retracted during healing, but can also occur in uncircumcised young boys.
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Perinatal Palliative Care
The Perinatal Palliative Care Program offers support for families who have received a fetal diagnosis that is potentially life-threatening or life-limiting.
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Periodic Fevers
The body's reaction to infection, common in children, most of the time going away in 2–3 days. Fevers in newborns and infants should, however, be evaluated by a physician.
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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
Also called persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn or persistent fetal circulation syndrome, a serious breathing condition for newborns. Its cause is unknown.
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PET/CT Scan
A imaging test to detect cancer and neurological diseases, using special pictures taken after a tiny amount of a radioactive liquid is injected into a vein.
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PHACE(S) Syndrome
An acronym for the syndrome: Posterior fossa malformations, Hemangioma, Arterial anomalies, Cardiac anomalies, Eye abnormalities, and Sternal clefting and supraumbilical raphe.
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Pharmacogenomics Program
What is Pharmacogenomics? Genetic differences are called variants. Many variants have little to no effect on how the body works, but some are related to health problems. Further, some variants are related to how our bodies process or respond to medicines. Pharmacogenomics (PGx, for short) is the field of medicine that studies this - how genes and...
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Pharyngitis & Tonsillitis
An infection of the pharynx and/or tonsils, very common in children, and usually caused by the Streptococcus virus, thus commonly referred to as “strep throat.”
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Phenylketonuria (PKU)
An enzyme deficiency which prevents the metabolizing of one of the normal amino acids found in meat, bread, eggs, dairy, nuts and some fruits and vegetables.
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Treatment
PHOX2B Gene Test
PHOX2B gene testing is performed by the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory at Lurie Children's to detect mutations associated with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome-like symptoms.
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Physical Therapy
Our pediatric physical therapy team treats children with health issues associated with motor development and movement dysfunction due to disease or injury.
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Physical Therapy for Children in the NICU/CCU
Our physical therapists treat babies in the NICU and CCU who have had surgery or are diagnosed with a range of conditions.
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Physical Therapy for Torticollis
For children with torticollis, Lurie Children's physical therapists assess the needs of each child and provide treatment, home exercise and positioning suggestions.
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Pigmented Lesion Center
The Pediatric Pigmented Lesion Clinic at Lurie Children’s provides the best possible care to children with complex pigmented lesions. Learn more.
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Pilonidal Cyst
An abnormal pocket in the skin of the lower back, usually near the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks.
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Pityriasis Rosea
A common disorder in children and young adults, characterized by scaly, pink, and inflamed skin.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation and irritation of the plantar fascia, a band of tough, fibrous tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot, providing support for the arch of the foot.
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
The Division of Plastic Surgery at Lurie Children's compassionately treats congenital defects in all children, from infancy to adolescence.
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Pneumonia
An inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or chemical irritants.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur when the ovaries or adrenal glands produce too much male hormone. Learn more about PCOS in teens.
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Pompe Disease
A rare genetic disease of the heart and skeletal muscles caused by a lack alpha-glucosidase which results in the build-up of glycogen, disabling heart and skeletal muscles.
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Ponseti Method
The Ponseti Method includes three phases of treatment for clubfoot: casting, Achilles tendon release and bracing.
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Popliteal (Baker's) Cyst
Learn about Baker's cysts, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options at Lurie Children's. Find expert care and resources for managing this common condition in children.
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Portal Hypertension
Pediatric portal hypertension is high blood pressure in the portal vein that carries blood to the liver. Learn about causes, symptoms & treatment options here.
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Portal Vein Thrombosis
Portal vein thrombosis is a rare disorder in which a clot forms blocking the main portal vein going into the liver. Learn more.
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Posterior Urethral Valves
Abnormal valves that prevent the normal release of urine, causing the kidneys and collecting systems to become overfilled and expanded.
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Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus (PHH)
A build-up of fluid due to damage to blood vessels within the brain during the birth process and afterward.
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
A chronic condition most often seen after the onset of puberty, usually indicated by the elevation of heart rate upon standing, causing dizziness and palpitations.
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POTS Program
The POTS Program at Lurie Children’s provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Learn more.
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Precocious (Early) Puberty
When the body’s changes toward sexual maturity start much sooner than usual: before girls are eight years old and before boys are nine years old.
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Preventive Cardiology Program
The Preventive Cardiology Program is committed to improving the health of children at risk for heart disease. We care for children who have cardiac risk factors for heart and vascular disease which may include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, and a family history of heart attacks and strokes.
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Primary Care Pediatrics
When your child comes down with a common illness or requires a routine check-up, you want to make sure they’re in expert hands. Lurie Children’s primary care services offer the right care in the right place at the right time.
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Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Center of Excellence
Lurie Children’s is one of a handful of institutions in the country – and the first in Illinois – to offer a Pediatric Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Center of Excellence accredited by the PCD Foundation.
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Program in Inflammation, Immunity, and the Microbiome
The Program in Inflammation, Immunity, and the Microbiome (PrIIMe) is dedicated to meeting the needs of pediatric patients with complex disorders of the immune system that affect multiple body systems. Learn more.
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Proteus Syndrome
A rare, progressive overgrowth syndrome, involving different tissues, such as the nervous system, the skin and tissue below the skin, connective tissue and organs.
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Treatment
Proton Therapy
Proton Therapy is offered through the Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center.
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Pseudotumor Cerebri (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension)
A condition caused by pressure around the brain that mimics a tumor when there is no tumor, thought to be caused by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.
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Psychiatry
Lurie Children's specializes in care for complex pediatric behavioral and mental health disorders by pediatric psychiatrists and psychologists.
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Psychogenic Non-neurological Syndromes
Seizures, fainting, and other movement disorders which may have both organic and psychological causes.
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Psychoses
Conditions that cause a loss of connection with reality, with symptoms including delusions, hallucinations, incoherent speech or nonsensical behavior.
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PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
A group of rare syndromes that result from mutations in the PTEN gene, a gene that normally stops cells from growing and dividing uncontrolled (“suppressor genes”).
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Pulmonary Atresia
A heart malformation in which the valve from the right side of the heart that would normally allow the movement of blood from the heart to the lungs does not form.
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Pulmonary Habilitation Program
Many of Lurie Children's Pulmonary Habilitation Program patients come from neonatal or pediatric intensive care units throughout the Midwest, typically needing ventilators to help them breathe.
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Pulmonary Hypertension
High blood pressure in the lungs, a disease of the very small blood vessels in the lungs, affecting not only the lungs but the heart as well.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Service
Lurie Children’s Pulmonary Hypertension Service cares for children of all ages with pulmonary hypertension, a disease of the very small blood vessels within the lungs, with expertise from Pulmonary Medicine, the Heart Center and Neonatology.
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Pulmonary Medicine
Our pediatric pulmonology department ranks nationally for pediatric pulmonary care. Learn more about our approach to pediatric pulmonary medicine & lung care.
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Pulmonary Stenosis
A pulmonary valve that doesn't open properly, causing the right ventricle of the heart to pump harder, restricting the amount of blood reaching the lungs for oxygenation.
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Pulmonary Valve Replacement
When replacement of the pulmonary valve is recommended, it can be achieved two ways: surgery and catheterization. Lurie Children’s has experts in both areas so all patients can be managed successfully.
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Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
Pulmonary vein stenosis is a rare but serious problem in which the veins that connect the lungs to the heart become narrowed. Learn more.
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Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Program
Lurie Children's Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Program is dedicated to working with families to provide the best, individualized treatment to all children with pulmonary vein stenosis. Learn more.
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Treatment
Pulsed Dye Laser
Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) is used to treat various blood vessel conditions of the skin.