Planning for surgery and procedures requiring anesthesia

To prepare, watch a video that guides you through the process. 

If you have planned a surgery or procedure requiring anesthesia, learn more about our pre-surgical program. You can also get tips on how to talk to children about medical treatment and discover places in and around the hospital to relax.

For more information about your child's procedure, be sure to talk to your child's health care team.

Need help finding us?
Get maps, details about parking and more.

For more information about your appointment, call the location where your child's procedure is scheduled:

  • Lincoln Park: Children's Memorial Hospital, 773.880.4394
  • Glenview: Children's Memorial Outpatient Center at Glenbrook Hospital, 847.657.1804 Call only on the day of the procedure; for questions before the day of, please contact the physician performing the surgery/procedure.
  • Westchester: Children's Memorial Outpatient Center in Westchester, 708.836.4853

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