Children’s National Hospital, founded in 1870, is one of the nation’s first children’s hospitals and the only freestanding children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region. It has grown from a 12-bed facility to a 323-bed, nationally recognized institution. The hospital is renowned for its leadership in pediatric care, research, and advocacy, serving children and families from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and beyond.

• Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

• Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (Children’s National Heart Institute)

• Neurosurgery and Neurology

• Neonatology (Level IV NICU)

• Orthopedics

• Gastroenterology and GI Surgery

• Nephrology

• Endocrinology and Diabetes

• Infectious Diseases

• Rare Disease Institute

• Behavioral Health

• Surgery (including specialized pediatric surgery)

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals in the United States and is recognized for delivering the highest standards of specialized pediatric care. According to the U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, Children’s National has made the Honor Roll for eight consecutive years, a distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationwide, recognizing hospitals that meet the highest standards of care.

• ssion: To help every child grow up stronger by delivering expert care, advancing research, and advocating for children’s health at all levels.

• Vision: To lead in pediatric health, transforming care for all children through innovation, research, and compassionate service