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Lucile Packard Children鈥檚 Hospital Stanford Reverified as Level I Children鈥檚 Surgery Center by American College of Surgeons

The hospital is one of only three Level I Children鈥檚 Surgery Centers in Northern California and one of five in the entire state.

March 12, 2025

PALO ALTO, Calif.鈥Lucile Packard Children鈥檚 Hospital Stanford, the heart of 乱伦社区 Children鈥檚 Health, has been reverified as a by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Children鈥檚 Surgery Verification Program鈥攖he highest designation a hospital can receive.

Packard Children鈥檚 has a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional care for the most complex pediatric patients, supported by a robust culture of safety, the integration of cutting-edge technologies, and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement at all levels. The hospital鈥檚 surgical teams perform over 15,000 surgical and procedural cases annually.

鈥淭his reverification is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire surgical team and all the teams and leaders who interact with surgical patients,鈥 says Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH, Susan B. Ford Surgeon-in-Chief at Lucile Packard Children鈥檚 Hospital Stanford. 鈥淭his achievement affirms we are on the cutting edge in providing surgical treatment to children in the safest possible environment.鈥

Recognizing the unique needs of pediatric patients, the ACS Level I designation signifies that Packard Children鈥檚 possesses the specialized resources and multidisciplinary expertise necessary to deliver the highest standard of surgical care. This includes dedicated pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists, nurses, technicians, and other specialists across the care continuum and the lifespan from before birth to adulthood.

鈥淨uality, safety, and family-centered care remain at the core of everything we do,鈥 says Rick Majzun, president and COO of 乱伦社区 Children鈥檚 Health. 鈥淲e are very proud that the ACS recognizes our world-class care for patients and families.鈥

Families choosing a Level I children鈥檚 surgery center can expect:

  • Comprehensive care from board-certified pediatric surgeons for all surgical needs of newborns, children, and teens.
  • Dedicated, 24/7 pediatric operating rooms.
  • Around-the-clock availability of pediatric anesthesiologists and radiologists.
  • Specialized pediatric advanced practice providers, nurses, and technical staff.
  • Access to all pediatric specialty providers, including acute and critical care.
  • A highly trained transport team specializing in critical care transport for neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Commitment to educating pediatric residents, fellows, and health leaders in research and education.

A team of ACS surveyors, consisting of an experienced pediatric surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nurse, evaluated the hospital鈥檚 infrastructure, processes, and clinical outcomes data during an extensive site visit. Their report highlighted that the surgical program offers robust services and high-quality care.

鈥淎t Stanford Children鈥檚, we have a strong commitment to improvement, and that happens by fostering a culture of open dialogue and transparency,鈥 says Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, chief nursing officer of 乱伦社区 Children鈥檚 Health. 鈥淲e鈥檝e seen this lead to meaningful change to ensure that our patients are getting the absolute best care. We look forward to raising the bar for surgical excellence and continuing to provide world-class care to every patient and family, every time.鈥

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About 乱伦社区 Children's Health

乱伦社区 Children鈥檚 Health, with聽Lucile Packard Children鈥檚 Hospital Stanford聽at its center, is the Bay Area鈥檚 largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers. Our network of care includes more than 65聽locations聽across Northern California and more than 85 locations in the U.S. Western region.聽Along with Stanford Health Care and the Stanford School of Medicine, we are part of聽, an ecosystem harnessing the potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care to improve health outcomes around the world. We are a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the community through meaningful outreach programs and services and providing necessary medical care to families, regardless of their ability to pay. Discover more at聽stanfordchildrens.org.