Stanford Children’s Hospital, officially known as Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, is a leading pediatric medical center serving children and expectant mothers. It plays a central role in the Bay Area and beyond, offering highly specialized care supported by the resources of Stanford Medicine. With a focus on compassionate, family-centered treatment, the hospital combines clinical excellence with research and education, ensuring that patients benefit from both advanced therapies and holistic support.
The hospital provides a wide spectrum of services across pediatrics and maternal health, including cardiology, neurology, cancer care, neonatology, and orthopedics. Its pediatric orthopedic program addresses conditions such as scoliosis, fractures, sports injuries, and congenital musculoskeletal disorders, offering surgical and non-surgical solutions tailored to the needs of growing children. Multidisciplinary teams bring together surgeons, therapists, and specialists to provide coordinated care, while access to clinical trials and research-driven treatments enhances outcomes. The hospital also emphasizes preventive care, rehabilitation, and long-term wellness planning.
Located on Welch Road in Palo Alto, the hospital sits within the Stanford University campus area, surrounded by a hub of academic, research, and healthcare facilities. The location is well-served by public transportation and major roadways, with on-site parking available for families traveling from across the region. Palo Alto’s strong community resources, educational opportunities, and family-oriented environment complement the hospital’s mission, making Stanford Children’s Hospital both a local anchor and a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care.
