Mercy Clinic Children's Surgery
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A Top-Rated Children’s Surgery Center
No one likes to hear that their child needs surgery, but parents can take comfort in Mercy. We’re the second largest provider of pediatric surgery in St. Louis, performing more than 5,000 procedures every year.
Every aspect of this pediatric surgery center was specially designed to meet the needs of the littlest patients. This healing environment features one-on-one attention from caregivers, private rooms, child life specialists and a separate pediatric recovery room where parents can quickly be reunited with their child following the procedure.
Mercy Clinic Children’s Surgery
Pediatric Surgical Services
At our pediatric surgery clinic, we provide specialized care for children of all ages, from newborns to teens. Our experienced, board-certified surgeons treat a wide range of conditions, from hernias to congenital anomalies and even cancer. With a focus on compassionate, family-centered care, we use the latest surgical techniques to help children heal quickly and safely.
Conditions We Treat
- Adrenal disorders
- Appendicitis
- Biliary atresia
- Chest wall malformations (pectus excavatum, carinatum)
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
- Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)
- Pulmonary sequestration
- Crohn's disease
- Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF)
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastrostomy Tube
- Gastroschisis
- Hernias (inguinal, umbilical, epigastric)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Congenital bowel obstruction (duodenal and jejunoileal atresia)
- Lymphoma
- Omphalocele
- Ovarian cysts and ovarian tumors
- Pediatric cancer (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, hepatoblastoma, sarcoma, testicular and other cancers affecting children)
- Pyloric stenosis
- Soft-tissue masses and lesions (dermoid cyst, lymphadenopathy, lipoma, and pilomatricoma)
- Ulcerative colitis
- Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism)
Why Families Choose Mercy Clinic Children's Surgery
Families choose Mercy because we’re committed to more than just clinical excellence — we deliver compassionate, personal care tailored to your child's needs. From the first consultation through recovery, we partner with parents every step of the way to ensure the best possible outcomes and peace of mind.
With your help, we can touch even more lives throughout the St. Louis community and beyond. To learn more about ways to give, please visit the Mercy Health Foundation website