Departments and Programs

Our specialty departments, programs, and unique multi-disciplinary centers treat a variety of health conditions. You can go directly to the department name in this A to Z list.

A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S U All
A
Adolescent Medicine
Specialists committed to meeting the unique needs of teenagers, pre-teens, and young adults
Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Evaluation and treatment for allergies
Anesthesiology
Services to ensure that children are as comfortable as possible before, during, and after surgical procedures
Audiology
Comprehensive testing, therapy, and hearing services for children
B
Boyle Community Pediatrics Program
Ensures patient- and family-centered care for children through education, service, and community partnership
C
Cardiology
Heart-care services for children, from evaluation of infants and children with suspected heart disease, to more complex testing and invasive procedures
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Consultation and treatment for developmental, emotional, and mental health disorders 
Child Advocacy and Protection Program
Evaluates, advocates for, and provides care for suspected victims of child maltreatment
Child Development
Supports families and treats children with developmental and behavioral issues 
Child Life Program
Provides support and advocacy for children during hospitalization and outpatient treatment
Complex Care
Helps kids and their families who have health care needs that involve care by many specialists and providers
Craniofacial Center
Evaluates and treats children with cleft lip or palate, cranial anomalies, dental anomalies, and other craniofacial disorders
Critical Care
Critical care and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) treatment and services
Cystic Fibrosis Center
Diagnostic testing, evaluation, monitoring, and therapy for those affected by cystic fibrosis
D
Dermatology
Treatment of acne, eczema, moles, skin cancer and many other dermatological conditions
Diabetes
Evaluation, treatment, and education for children with any form of diabetes
Diabetes Education
Education for managing diabetes
E
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Medical and surgical management of ear, nose, and throat conditions
Emergency Medicine
Care for acutely ill or injured pediatric patients
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Evaluation, treatment, and education for children with hormonal disorders, such as adrenal disorders, diabetes, growth problems, and thyroid disease 
F
Face of a Child Program (Craniofacial Center)
Evaluates and treats children with cleft lip or palate, cranial anomalies, dental anomalies, and other craniofacial disorders
Family Center
Provides support and resources for families and siblings of children who need medical care
Family Medicine
Primary care for families focused on preventative medicine, treatment of short term injuries and illness, chronic illness treatments, nutritional counseling and other special programs
Family HIV Program
Serves women, children, youth, and families infected with, affected by, or at risk for HIV
G
Gastroenterology
Care and treatment of digestive disorders of the stomach, esophagus, intestines, gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
General and Thoracic Surgery
Specializes in general surgical problems that affect infants, children, and adolescents
General Pediatrics
Wellness, preventive, and acute care for children from birth through young adulthood
Genetics
Services and counseling for children and adults with genetic conditions
H
Hematology and Oncology
Section of the Dartmouth Cancer Center dedicated to care and support for children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders
Hemophilia Program
Testing, treatment, and support for those suffering from hemophilia and related bleeding disorders 
HIV Program, Family
Serves women, children, youth, and families infected with, affected by, or at risk for HIV
Hospital Medicine
Hospitalists provide oversight and coordination of care for patients admitted to the hospital
I
Infectious Diseases
Hospital-based and outpatient consultation for infectious diseases
ICN (Intensive Care Nursery)
Provides care and support for babies who require critical care
Injury Prevention Center
Education, programs, and legislation to prevent deaths and disabilities due to injuries
Internal Medicine - Pediatrics
Primary care for patients who have a variety of chronic illnesses and medical conditions
L
Lipid and Weight Management Center
Evaluation and management of children with familial hyperlipidemia or complicated obesity, and treatment of cholesterol and weight management concerns
M
Medical Genetics
Services and counseling for children and adults with genetic conditions
Molly's Place
A space for children to play and families to unwind between their appointments or during long hospital stays
Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic
Diagnosis and care for patients with a variety of muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular diseases
Musculoskeletal Health Program
Treats pediatric osteoporosis and other pediatric musculoskeletal disorders 
N
Neonatology
Care for premature babies, and babies with infections, neurological problems, surgical needs, and birth defects
Nephrology
Diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases
Neurology
Evaluates and treats brain conditions, including autism and Asperger's syndrome, brain tumors, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, epilepsy, and movement disorders
Neurosurgery
Evaluates and provides surgical treatment for children with conditions involving the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves 
New Hampshire Cystic Fibrosis Center
Diagnostic testing, evaluation, monitoring, and therapy for those affected by cystic fibrosis
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Provides care and support for babies who require critical care
O
Operation Sneak-a-Peek
A tour designed to help children and their families prepare or anesthesia, surgery, and other sedated procedures
Ophthalmology
Routine eye exams and evaluation and treatment of common problems that can affect eyes or vision
Orthopaedic Surgery
Diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the skeletal system and related muscles, joints, and ligaments
Osteoporosis
Treats pediatric osteoporosis and other pediatric musculoskeletal disorders
Otolaryngology
Diagnosis, medical and surgical management for diseases of the ear, nose and throat
P
PainFree Program
Works with children to minimize their fears and concerns about medical procedures to make the visit to the hospital as easy as possible
Pediatric Inpatient Unit
A 23-patient multispecialty medical and surgical unit that serves infants and children up to 19 years of age
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Critical care and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) treatment and services
Pediatrics, General
Wellness, preventive, and acute care for children from birth through young adulthood
Pencil Partners Tutoring Program
Educational and learning opportunities to support the academic needs of hospitalized children
Perioperative Pediatric Care
Provides educational and support services before, during, and after surgery 
Plastic Surgery
Treats congenital, traumatic, nd post-oncologic pediatric deformities
Primary Care
Comprehensive primary health care care services, annual physicals, preventive care, chronic disease management, and urgent care
Primary Care Pediatrics
Wellness, preventive, and acute care for children from birth through young adulthood
Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent
Consultation and treatment for developmental, emotional, and mental health disorder
Pulmonology
Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the lungs and respiratory tract
R
Radiation Oncology
Radiation therapy to shrink tumors
Radiology
Medical imaging services, such as CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and treat diseases
Regional Program for Women's & Children's Health
Provides support and coordination of services between the intensive care units and referral hospitals in New Hampshire and eastern Vermont
Rheumatology
Treatment of immune system diseases
S
Spina Bifida Clinic
Care for children and young adults affected by spina bifida
Surgery, General and Thoracic
Specializes in general surgical problems that affect infants, children, and adolescents
U
Urgent care
Urgent care and after hours assistance
Urology
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the kidneys, ureter, bladder, and genitals