A Guide to NYC Pediatric Hospitals
Finding the right pediatric hospital doesn’t have to be a struggle.
It’s inevitable; at some point, almost every child ends up in a hospital—whether it’s a quick ER visit after a playground tumble or a routine check-up. More than 24 million children visit emergency departments in the U.S. annually, most commonly for injuries, respiratory issues, or infections. Pediatric hospitals play a crucial role in these moments, providing specialized care tailored to children’s unique needs, whether for something minor or more serious.
Finding the right hospital can be a whirlwind; from location to specialized doctors and topics, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when picking the right one for your child. The city offers 62 active hospitals, 11 of which are public hospitals operated by New York City Health and Hospitals. NYC Health and Hospitals also operates 29 Gotham Health Centers and five Long-Term Care Centers to help address your needs.
“We offer primary care services to almost 200,000 children and adolescents every year,” says Dr. Katherine Piwnica-Worms, Assistant Vice President of Pediatrics at New York City Health and Hospitals (NYCHH). “We offer standard well care, sick visits, and we have vaccines. Families can get their physicals and school forms done with us, and we provide preparatory guidance to our families and children around everything from nutrition and physical activity, to safety.”
Fortunately, New York City is home to some of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, offering world-class, specialized care close to home for families across the region.
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Brooklyn
NYC Health & Hospitals: South Brooklyn Health
2601 Ocean Parkway
Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance
Just blocks from Coney Island amusement park, South Brooklyn Health offers excellent health services for pediatrics and teens. Ranked one of U.S. News & World Report’s best hospitals, designated baby-friendly hospital by the World Health Organization and servicing over 100 infants and children, South Brooklyn health specializes in a range of medical services designated for children, including developmental pediatrics, neonatology and newborn services, pediatric cardiology, dermatology, allergies and more, making it your one-stop shop for addressing all medical needs with your bundle of joy.
The hospital also offers adolescent and young adult medicine, with testing for sexually transmitted infections and diseases, HIV screenings, and overall promotes a positive, non-intimidating experience for teens and young adults aging out of pediatrics. Their maternal world is also known for its first-class pre- and postpartum care, addressing common issues that may affect mothers, including preterm birth, diabetes, hypertension, abnormal placentation, epilepsy, and more. If you’re lucky, as you roam the halls of the facility, you may hear the gentle twinkle played throughout the speakers, celebrating a new life being born.
NYC Health & Hospitals: Woodhull
760 Broadway
Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance
Just steps from the J, M, and Z train lines, Woodhull offers full pediatrics services and a dedicated maternity ward. Families can expect a warm greeting from the colorful Keither Herring-inspired paintings that decorate the interior walls. Ranked as one of U.S. News & World Report’s best maternity hospitals (for uncomplicated pregnancies), the facility serves North Brooklyn, including Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Fort Greene. Their pediatric ward offers neonatal services, including beds where moms can be with their baby as they navigate the NICU, and is a nationally recognized Safe Sleep hospital.
Brooklyn Hospital Center
121 DeKalb Ave., 1st floor
Insurances accepted: Empire, HealthFirst, Medicaid, and most insurances. Financial assistance provided.
The Children’s Center at Brooklyn Hospital is a key resource for families in northern Brooklyn. The facility offers services for newborns through 21, offering services as physical exams for sports and school, hematology and oncology, and providing teens a safe and inclusive environment for STD and pregnancy testing, substance abuse, mental health help, eating disorder support, and more.
Their Child Life Program features Certified Child Life Specialists who support children through procedures, radiology, surgery prep, and inpatient stays, offering play therapy, procedural education, distraction techniques, and emotional support. To ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible, on-site playrooms, teen lounges, and bedside visits help normalize hospitalization and reduce stress.
Manhattan
NewYork‑Presbyterian Morgan Stanley & Komansky Children’s Hospitals
3959 Broadway
Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance
Ranked #1 in New York State and among the best nationally across all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report for over 17 consecutive years, New York-Presbyterian offers top-grade medical service to children. Families can expect a Level IV NICU, a Level I pediatric trauma center, and Level 1 children’s surgery certification. Elite academic affiliates, such as Columbia and Weill Cornell, and first‑rate research programs in food allergy and neonatal care, support staff. The facility specializes in several physical and neurological issues, including kidney care, digestive diseases, and sickle cell disease.
Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone
160 E 34th St.
Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance
Part of the nationally recognized NYU Langone Health system, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital delivers exceptional pediatric care across a wide range of specialties. Ranked #3 in New York State and nationally recognized in four pediatric specialties, including cardiology, neonatology, pulmonology, and endocrinology, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital delivers outstanding care in a family-friendly, state-of-the-art facility.
It holds the #1 spot in New York for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery. It is among the top 15 programs nationwide in that specialty, according to U.S. News & World Report, it offers a family-centered approach, a dedicated pediatric emergency department, and a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for kids. The hospital features a Level IV NICU and advanced pediatric cardiology, orthopedics, and neurology programs, with care supported by leading research and academic excellence from NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
1184 Fifth Ave.
Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance
Mount Sinai is a staple in the New York City medical community. It was recently ranked the top hospital in New York State by Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals and has national recognition in subspecialties like diabetes, GI, nephrology, and neurology. It also houses a 102-bed full-service children’s acute-care facility with pediatric emergency services. Doctors can address various issues, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney and liver diseases, pulmonology, neonatology, and endocrinology.
The Bronx
NYC Health & Hospitals: Jacobi
1400 Pelham Parkway South
Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance
Jacobi Medical Center is a strong choice for pediatric care in the Bronx due to its various services and affiliations. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi provides high-quality, research-informed pediatric care across a range of specialties. It is equipped with a Level II pediatric trauma center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ensuring it can handle routine and critical cases involving infants and children. Jacobi also offers 24/7 pediatric emergency services and serves a high volume of patients, focusing on allergy and asthma and pediatric weight management.
Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM)
3415 Bainbridge Ave.
Insurances accepted: Empire, HealthFirst, Medicaid, and most insurances. Financial assistance provided.
Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) in the Bronx is widely recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in New York and a leader in specialized children’s healthcare. The facility offers comprehensive care across a wide range of pediatric specialties, including nationally ranked programs in nephrology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. The hospital features a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and a robust pediatric emergency department.
Queens
St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital (Bayside)
29-01 216th St.
Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance
Located in the quiet Northern corner of Queens, Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside excels in caring for medically complex pediatric patients through its status as New York’s only post-acute pediatric care facility. The hospital offers inpatient long-term care and intensive rehabilitation, as well as home-based programs and medical day healthcare, tailored for children and young adults up to age 21 with special needs. Specialized offerings include ventilator weaning programs, locomotor training for neurological impairments, feeding disorder therapy, and early-education services.
Westchester:
Blythedale Children’s Hospital
95 Bradhurst Ave., Valhalla
Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance
Blythedale Children’s Hospital is New York State’s only independent, specialty children’s hospital dedicated to rehabilitation and long-term care. Located in Valhalla, it serves infants to young adults with complex medical conditions, including those recovering from brain injuries, chronic illnesses, and premature birth.
The hospital features a 94-bed inpatient facility, a pediatric long-term care unit, and the state’s only on-site public school district for medically fragile children. With a highly specialized care team and family-centered approach, Blythedale provides expert therapy, nursing, and medical services in a warm, supportive environment to help children recover, grow, and thrive.
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center
100 Woods Road, Valhalla
Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance
As the only all-specialty children’s hospital in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital provides advanced pediatric care in a family-centered environment. The hospital includes a Level I pediatric trauma center, a Level IV NICU, and a dedicated pediatric emergency department. Affiliated with New York Medical College, it offers expert treatment across a full range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and surgery. Known for its “family as partners” philosophy, the hospital is also home to the region’s only pediatric transplant program. It is designed to support children and their families at every step of care.
White Plains Hospital – Pediatrics Department
41 East Post Road, White Plains
Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance
White Plains Hospital offers comprehensive pediatric care through both outpatient services and a dedicated inpatient unit. The hospital’s pediatric hospitalists are on-site 24/7 to manage admissions and acute conditions, working closely with local pediatricians to ensure seamless continuity of care. Children admitted for surgery or observation are treated in a kid-friendly environment, with family accommodations and recovery support that allow parents to remain at the bedside.
The hospital also features a dedicated pediatric area within the emergency department. For outpatient needs, pediatricians and subspecialists are available through White Plains Hospital Physician Associates and the Pediatric Specialty Center at 33 Davis Ave., in partnership with Montefiore. With its trusted clinical team and strong academic affiliations, White Plains Hospital delivers high-quality pediatric care close to home.
Staten Island
Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital – Pediatrics
475 Seaview Ave.
Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance
Part of the Northwell Health network, Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art pediatric care across two campuses. The hospital features a dedicated pediatric emergency department, a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, handling over 20,000 pediatric emergency visits annually.
Families can access a wide range of pediatric subspecialists through its affiliation with Cohen Children’s Medical Center, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and more. SIUH also houses a Children’s Cancer Center that provides family-centered outpatient treatment and is pioneering Project S.M.I.L.E., an initiative to become a certified needle-less, fear-free/pain-free facility, designed to reduce discomfort during procedures and blood draws.
Richmond University Medical Center – Pediatrics
355 Bard Avenue
Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance
Richmond University Medical Center offers a full spectrum of pediatric care, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. Affiliated with the Mount Sinai Health System, the hospital’s pediatric 27-bed unit is staffed by board-certified pediatricians and pediatric nurses trained to support newborns through adolescents.
RUMC also features a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and provides comprehensive developmental screenings, well-child visits, and acute care. Families have access to specialty services such as pediatric cardiology, endocrinology, and behavioral health through the hospital’s affiliated practices. Known for its warm, community-oriented environment, RUMC provides quality care close to home with a focus on safety, accessibility, and family engagement.
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