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

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

Gender Care

Providing transgender care to trans and gender-diverse youth.

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 Clinic

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