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Surgery at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Overview

Our inpatient hospital is centrally located in Nashville on our main campus. Monroe Carell is an American College of Surgeons Verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Surgeons from all our pediatric surgical specialties operate here.

To ensure that all children get the care they need, when they need it, our main campus surgical facilities are used primarily for trauma and complex surgical needs requiring multiple specialties, overnight stays or specialized equipment.

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Why Monroe Carell

  • physician, doctor, stethoscope, Skilled clinicians
    Dedicated surgical team

    You trust us with your child’s care. That’s something we don’t take lightly. Your child's dedicated pediatric surgeon and surgical care team will perform the procedure. This ensures care continuity and quality for your child.

  • caduceus, Depth of expertise, excellent outcomes
    Child-centered expertise

    Children’s surgery is not the same as adult surgery. As such, your child deserves a dedicated pediatric team. Every procedure is staffed with a fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist with years of experience providing anesthesia care exclusively for children.

  • goal, specialized, individualized, customized, Personalized care
    Personalized care plans

    Our mission is to provide family-centered care. This ensures your voice and decisions are an integral part of your child’s care plan. Together, with your child’s surgeon, we develop a personalized care plan that maximizes your child’s comfort and safety every step of the way, from the initial planning stages to their time in the recovery room and through their follow-up care at home.

  • timing, timer, clock, fast, speedy, rapid, Convenient care
    Family-focused conveniences

    Large, clean waiting areas

    Friendly, welcoming staff

    Services from our Child Life Program

    Dedicated, free parking at the South Garage entrance from Children's Way, with free valet service available. We provide a covered walkway from the garage elevator to the hospital entrance on the second floor.

    Free Wi-Fi and charging areas so you can keep your child’s loved ones informed

    Onsite X-ray, imaging, ultrasound and MRI (sedated and non-sedated)

    Large cafeteria with several food options

    Gift shop

    Family Resource Center