Beijing Children's Hospital | National Center for Children's Health

Pediatric Medicine Beijing Children's Hospital provides comprehensive medical care for children's general health, specializing in diagnosing and treating a wide range of common and complex pediatric conditions. The hospital handles an average of 3 million outpatient visits annually and was the first in the country to extend pediatric patient age to 18 years. To enhance patient convenience and access to care, the hospital operates around the clock, including nighttime outpatient clinics, and was a pioneer in implementing a "registration by appointment" system for non-emergency cases.

Pediatric Surgery Renowned for its expertise, the Pediatric Surgery department performs over 23,000 operations each year. It is recognized as one of China's national key clinical specialties. The hospital is a leading authority and is exceptionally well-equipped for complex surgical interventions, including the correction of various spinal deformities, urological deformities, and advanced laparoscopic and thoracoscopic treatments. Notably, Professor Zhang Jinzhe, a co-founder of Chinese Pediatric Surgery, contributed to the hospital's legacy for many decades and continues to be involved even at the age of 97.

Children's Health Care Center This center is dedicated to promoting children's overall health and well-being. It provides essential services such as growth and development assessments, vaccination guidance, and nutritional counseling. The hospital's commitment to holistic care is further demonstrated through its focus on quality of life, nutrition management, and monitoring of growth and development for pediatric patients, especially those undergoing intensive treatments like transplantation. A specialized palliative care group, comprising doctors, nurses, psychologists, and volunteers, offers crucial support, including pain management, psychological counseling, and guidance on hospice care to support patients and their families comprehensively.

Pediatric Respiratory Medicine The hospital's expertise in pediatric respiratory diseases is substantial, managing conditions like asthma, pneumonia, and other respiratory tract disorders using advanced diagnostic and treatment methods. It is home to the National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases and Pediatric Pneumology is listed as a national key clinical specialty. Furthermore, it hosts the Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory for Pediatric Respiratory Tract Infections Study, reinforcing its leading role in this field. Recent research from the Department of Respiratory Disease at Beijing Children's Hospital highlights its active involvement in studying the upsurge of acute respiratory infections among children.

Pediatric Hematology - Oncology Center This center is a leading national institution dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric blood diseases and malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors, and histiocytosis. It operates four wards with 110 beds and manages over 1,000 new patients with hematological neoplasms annually, with over 50,000 outpatient visits. The center is equipped for comprehensive treatment approaches, including chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Pioneering clinical research in childhood leukemia began here in 1976 under Dr. Yamei Hu. The center boasts impressive cure rates: over 80% for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), over 60% for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and over 90% for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). By the end of 2018, more than 3,000 children with leukemia achieved long-term remission, with many going on to live healthy, productive lives and even having children of their own. The Lymphoma Group provides standard diagnoses and stratified/targeted therapy, with high disease-free survival rates. The Histiocyte Group, the only professional team of its kind in a children's hospital in China, specializes in precise gene-based diagnosis and individualized treatment for histiocytosis and chronic active EBV infection. The HSCT Group is one of China's largest childhood HSCT centers, performing over 100 transplants annually, with a survival rate exceeding 95%. It leads in haploidentical HSCT and was the first in China to perform CD34-positive HSCT for pediatric patients. The center also has significant experience in performing transplants for low birth weight and very young patients.

Pediatric Cardiology The Pediatric Cardiology department is highly skilled in addressing various pediatric heart conditions, ranging from congenital heart defects to acquired cardiac conditions, offering precise diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. Beijing Children's Hospital is recognized as a domestic authority and is exceptionally well-equipped for the surgical correction of complex congenital heart conditions in children. It houses a dedicated Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease Treatment Center. The hospital actively participates in research, with its Department of Cardiology contributing to studies on cardiac magnetic resonance and genetics in pediatric heart failure patients. Additionally, the hospital has provided free treatment to Tibetan children with congenital heart disease as part of its public service initiatives.

Pediatric Neurology This department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders in children, including conditions such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. Beijing Children's Hospital is recognized as an authority in neurology. The hospital has also adopted innovative approaches, such as the use of an AI pediatrician in multidisciplinary consultations for complex cases, demonstrating its commitment to advanced diagnostic and treatment strategies for challenging pediatric neurological conditions.

Pediatric Urology The Pediatric Urology department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urological problems in children, providing both surgical and non-surgical interventions for conditions like urinary tract malformations and kidney stones. Urological surgery is a key area within the hospital's clinical and technical departments. The hospital is a domestic authority in the correction of urological deformities in children, showcasing its specialized surgical capabilities in this field.

Pediatric Ophthalmology The Pediatric Ophthalmology department offers specialized eye care for children, encompassing the diagnosis and treatment of refractive errors, strabismus, and various pediatric eye diseases. While specific details about Beijing Children's Hospital's pioneering work in this exact sub-specialty are not extensively detailed across all provided sources, its affiliate, Beijing New Century International Hospital for Children, also lists Pediatric Eye Care and Ophthalmology as key specializations.

Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery As experts in treating diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck in children, this department provides advanced surgical and medical management options. The hospital houses the Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, underscoring its significant research and clinical capabilities in this area. ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) services are among the comprehensive facilities available at the hospital.

Medical Checkup Center This center is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical checkup services. It plays a role in routine health assessments, helping to ensure the overall health and early detection of potential issues in children.