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Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center is ranked among the top children’s hospitals nationally in 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report and provides care for thousands of pediatric patients every year. Duke Children’s Hospital is a “hospital within a hospital” within Duke Central Tower and Duke University Hospital. It contains pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. The Duke Children's Health Center, adjacent to Duke University Hospital, provides an attractive, family-friendly setting for a variety of specialized pediatric services.
See scenes from the Duke Children's move to Duke Central Tower. The building is the product of years of planning to build new facilities and offers state-of-the-art healthcare services across Duke University Health System.

Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know for your visit to Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center.
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Understand our mission and vision, and learn why Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the U.S.

Our Specialties
Our experienced and compassionate medical professionals deliver a comprehensive range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services across an extensive range of pediatric specialties.



Our Doctors
Find a doctor that’s right for you or your loved ones.
If you are a referring physician or health care professional, we can help you find the right people, programs, and services for your patients.
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