Our Treatment Approach

A Team-oriented Treatment Approach Unique to your Child

Your child’s team of physicians and specialists will work together to create a unique care plan for your child. Designing this personalized care plan is important to address the individual needs of each patient.

Whether your child requires complex surgery, medical management or psychosocial support, we work together to create the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families.

What You Can Expect

Before You Visit

Prior to your initial visit, you will be asked to provide us with your child’s medical records and any insurance information. For details on what's required, please visit our Patient Information page.

During Your Visit

You’ll typically begin with a visit to our clinic. Here, we will evaluate your child and work with you to design a customized treatment plan.

After Your Visit

Following the clinical evaluation and care plan development, you and your child will be introduced to their individualized team of specialists, which can include care managers, social workers, registered nurses, child life specialists, dieticians, occupational therapists, physical therapists and therapeutic recreation consultants. Procedures or follow-up appointments will be booked with members from your child’s team of specialists according to their care plan.

Our Commitment to you

We are committed to ensuring your child thrives at home, school and in their community. We provide the highest quality of care, with access to in-house clinical services, traditional inpatient and outpatient services and professional support services related to your child’s treatment plan.

Pediatric Specialty Care Programs at Shriners Children’s Northern California

Shriners Children’s Northern California offers one of the top pediatric orthopedic programs in the country, and our burn treatment program is leading the way in its approach to research and care. Other pediatric specialty care programs include colorectal and GI, cleft lip and cleft palate surgery, pediatric surgery, pediatric rehabilitation, and spine surgery and scoliosis care. You can read more about our pediatric specialty care programs below.

A Recognized Leader in Pediatric Specialty Care

Our team of specialists works with you to design a treatment program that focuses on the overall health and well-being of your child.
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We Understand the Unique Medical Needs of Children

We provide vital, pioneering treatment from birth to age 18. Here, children have the opportunity to be evaluated and treated by doctors recognized as the best by their peers.