Johns Hopkins Children's Center is home to one of the largest pediatric surgery programs in the country, including rankings in every U.S. News & World Report specialty. Our specially trained pediatric surgeons are leading the way in the most minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery. Patient- and family-centered care is central to our mission, with our Child Life specialists as an integral part of your child's care team. As the birthplace of academic pediatrics in the United States more than a century ago, Johns Hopkins Children's Center is at the forefront of pediatric research.