What to Expect Following Pediatric Surgery 

This information is designed to help family members learn about recovery from surgery at Comer Children's. You will find information about how children and teenagers commonly react or behave following surgery and anesthesia. This information is general and is not specific to every child who has surgery. Talk to your doctor if you have specific questions.

Meet our Pediatric Surgeons

Request a Pediatric Surgery Appointment

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 773-702-6169 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

For Referring Physicians

To refer or transfer a patient, call 877-UC-KID-MD (877-825-4363)

 
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