About
The Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University is committed to innovation and excellence in clinical medicine, education, research, community health, global health, and the development of their faculty. With a rich history dating back to the 1760s, the department has pioneered many advances in the care of children. They offer a range of services, including pediatric residency and fellowship subspecialty programs, and have developed exciting new programs in various areas such as cancer genomic medicine, neuro-intensive care, and gut disorders in children with autism. The department is part of Columbia University Children's Health, a consortium of over 400 pediatric specialists in 45 specialty areas, offering the greatest depth and breadth of pediatric care in the region.
Insurance & payment
The Department of Pediatrics accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, and EmblemHealth.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- EmblemHealth
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Services & specialties
Pediatric Residency and Fellowship Subspecialty Programs
Attract 150 of the best and brightest young physicians from across the country and around the world every year.
Cancer Genomic Medicine
Developed exciting new programs in cancer genomic medicine, neuro-intensive care, celiac disease, gut motility disorders, pulmonary hypertension, gut disorders in children with autism, and bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease.
Neuro-Intensive Care
Developed exciting new programs in cancer genomic medicine, neuro-intensive care, celiac disease, gut motility disorders, pulmonary hypertension, gut disorders in children with autism, and bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease.
Celiac Disease
Developed exciting new programs in cancer genomic medicine, neuro-intensive care, celiac disease, gut motility disorders, pulmonary hypertension, gut disorders in children with autism, and bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease.
Gut Motility Disorders
Developed exciting new programs in cancer genomic medicine, neuro-intensive care, celiac disease, gut motility disorders, pulmonary hypertension, gut disorders in children with autism, and bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Developed exciting new programs in cancer genomic medicine, neuro-intensive care, celiac disease, gut motility disorders, pulmonary hypertension, gut disorders in children with autism, and bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease.