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Calle San Jorge # 258 Santurce, PR 00912
(787) 727-1000
Pediatric Sub-Specialists
We are the only pediatric hospital in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean that provides all pediatric sub-specialties and above all, the best health care in one place. In turn, we have satellite clinics around the island to provide more services to the pediatric population. They are located in Arecibo, Bayamon, Caguas, Ponce and San Juan. For Appointments you must send a text message to 787-552-4343 or an email.
Imaging Center
Our center has diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy and contrast study escanograma.
We conduct studies with vascular and transcranial sonography digital with the best resolution. We have computerized digital scan, which allows assessment of any anatomical region. Studies such as EEG are interpreted by a pediatric neurologist. Our MRI Phillips Achieve 3.0 Dual Quasar, it is unique in PR and Latin America with the highest resolution and reduces exposure time up to 40%. For appointments should send text message to 787-552-4343 or email to appointments @ sanjorgechildrenshospital.com.
Orthopedics
Specializes in the care of problems of musculoskeletal system. It has a group of orthopedic surgeons specializing in the needs of children and adolescents. This department provides diagnosis and treatment for fractures (trauma), scoliosis, genetic skeletal problems, problems related to sport, musculo-skeletal tumors, development and foot problems, hip dysplasia and dislocation, neuromuscular disease, spina bifida, between others.
For appointments should call 787-522-8132 / 8133.
Mental Health Unit
This unit provides outpatient and inpatient children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years old services. It was designed to meet the needs of emotional, physical, and environmental patients.
In turn, patients will have the support of a multidisciplinary team. The unit also has the support of 25 pediatric physicians and more than 100 sub-specialists including pediatric endocrinologists and neurologists.
Women's Pavilion
In order to help mothers whose children are treated in our institution, a center for women was created. Female services are offered up to 59 years in the field of gynecology, gynecologic oncology, endocrinology, radiology, breast imaging, plastic and reconstructive surgery on it. Likewise, we provide vaccination services, tests and thyroid hormones, thyroid and tissue biopsies, diagnostic tests such as laboratory, X-ray, MRI, ultrasound and CT.
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