Pediatric Surgery

Compassionate Surgical Care in New Jersey for Children at Every Stage

When your child needs surgery, nothing matters more than knowing they’re in expert hands. At Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, our pediatric surgeons are specially trained to care for infants, children, and teens using techniques tailored to growing bodies. We’re proud to serve families across New Jersey with access to trusted pediatric surgical care close to home, at both Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital.

Our team brings a combination of technical skill, deep experience, and genuine compassion to every procedure. From routine surgeries to complex, multidisciplinary care, we work closely with you, and with specialists across more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, to find the right plan for your child.

What Pediatric Surgeries Do We Offer?

Our pediatric surgical services span a wide range of specialties, with care designed to meet your child’s physical and emotional needs:

Pediatric Surgery: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Pediatric Surgery Success Stories

What’s it like to have children’s surgery in New Jersey at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health? Learn the answer by reading about some of our brave patients:

Jersey City Toddler Plagued by Seizures Is Now Seizure-free
Jersey City toddler's seizures stopped. Learn how doctors at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital helped Shanaya become seizure-free. Find hope & expert care.
4-year-old Thriving After Surgery to Drastically Reduce 100+ Daily Seizures
Israel's seizure drastically reduced after surgery at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital. Learn how pediatric neurosurgery helped this 4-year-old thrive. Call 800-822-8905.
Emma Topp singing
Doctors Remove Ovarian Cyst in Girl Experiencing Unusual Symptoms
15-year-old Emma Topp’s doctors were concerned her high blood pressure was the result of a heart problem. Imaging revealed a football-sized ovarian cyst.
Michael Roman and family together
Oakhurst Father and Son Overcome Chiari Malformation
Father and son diagnosed with neurological condition

Why Families Across New Jersey Trust Hackensack Meridian Children's Health

Choosing where your child receives surgical care is a big decision. Here's what makes Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health a trusted choice for families:

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Our Pediatric Surgeons
Performing thousands of surgeries each year, our board-certified pediatric surgeons have trained at some of the nation’s most renowned health care organizations. We join forces with other pediatric specialists in New Jersey to provide a unified plan for every patient.
USNWR Ranked in 5 Specialties
Ranked #1 in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report '25-'26
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center are ranked #1 in the state and top 10 in the Mid-Atlantic Region.