Research Specialties

  • Cardiology

    Each member of our team is dedicated to improving the health of all children affected by cardiovascular disorders through patient management and by continuing education for the patient, family and community.

  • Endocrinology

    Cook Children's Endocrine Department is comprised of board certified pediatric endocrinologists, certified pediatric nurse practitioners, certified diabetic educators, psychologists and other pediatric specialists.

  • Gastroenterology

    Cook Children's Gastroenterology Investigators believe that all children deserve the best, evidence-based treatment strategies available to manage their illnesses and achieve good health.

  • Hematology and Oncology

    The Hematology & Oncology Center is comprised of board certified pediatric hematologists and oncologists, certified pediatric nurse practitioners in multiple sub-specialties that are involved in research.

  • Infectious Diseases

    The Cook Children's Infectious Diseases Department is comprised of practitioners dedicated to the care of patients with diseases caused by bacteria, parasites, fungi, or viruses.

  • Nephrology

    Cook Children's Nephrology investigators believe that all children deserve the best, evidence-based treatment strategies available to manage their illnesses and achieve good health.

  • Neonatology

    Cook Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) believes that all children deserve the best, evidence-based treatment strategies available to manage their illnesses and achieve good health and delivers on in the CCHCS promise by delivering state-of-the-art care.

  • Neurosciences

    The Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center at Cook Children's has long been a leader in quality care of nervous system diseases.

  • Pain Management

    The Cook Children's Pain Management Department is comprised of practitioners dedicated to improving the quality of life for our pediatric patients by providing a balance between medicine and therapy.

  • Pediatric Intensive Care

    Cook Children's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) believes that all children deserve the best, evidence-based treatment strategies available to manage their illnesses and achieve good health.

  • Pulmonology

    The Cook Children's Pulmonary Department is comprised of practitioners dedicated to the care of patients with respiratory diseases including Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This group includes pulmonologists, CF coordinators, nurses, respiratory therapists, dieticians, social workers, child life specialists and a research nurse.

  • Surgery and Trauma

    The Cook Children's Surgery and Trauma Departments are comprised of practitioners dedicated to improving the quality of life for our pediatric patients at some of the scariest times in their lives.