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Neurology services are now available as part of a wide range of neuroscience care at the Children’s Minnesota Specialty Center in Minnetonka. The new services provide more convenient, coordinated care for patients and families in need of diagnosing, treating and managing neurological disorders in children. 

Neurology appointments will be offered in a newly expanded space alongside neurosurgery, concussion (new in Minnetonka), plastic surgery (also new in Minnetonka) and Down syndrome. Radiology, MRI and lab facilities are located nearby so families can conveniently schedule all their appointments in one visit. 

To refer a patient, please contact Children’s Minnesota Physician Access at 866-755-2121. 

In a wide-ranging interview with the Hospital Matters podcast from the Minnesota Hospital Association, Emily Chapman, MD, spoke about her first six weeks as president and CEO of Children’s Minnesota, highlighting the impact of the Annunciation church shooting and the importance of trauma-informed care, and her vision for the future of pediatric healthcare and the organization she leads. 

Dr. Chapman emphasized the critical role that Medicaid plays in healthcare, noting its underfunding and the need for state collaboration. She also shared her unique professional journey from child life specialist to pediatrician, stressing the importance of experiential learning in pediatrics. Lastly, she spoke about helping health professionals regain their love and passion for the profession after the exhausting experience of working through the pandemic. 

“None of our challenges will be overcome unless we are able to harness 100% of the brilliance, the innovation, the curiosity, the humor, the warmth, the love, the dedication of all of these people,” said Dr. Chapman. “I have an opportunity to help people see the beauty in what they do, and to help them reconnect with what they dedicated themselves to, such that we can collectively solve these problems.” 

Listen to the full episode of the podcast. 

All health care professionals can use Ask a Specialist, an online program that offers direct access to Children’s Minnesota’s pediatric specialists, including our cardiovascular team. This service connects you with our kid experts, who are part of the most comprehensive pediatric cardiovascular program in the region. They can provide guidance on the latest diagnostic and treatment options, from common issues to the most complex conditions. 

Sarah Blonsky, MD, pediatric cardiologist with The Children’s Heart Clinic, answered one cardiovascular question we are frequently asked. 

Question:  

At what age should a child be screened if they have a first-degree relative with a bicuspid aortic valve? 

Answer:  

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital heart disease, with an estimated 2% of the population having this condition. The screening echo for BAV is best as a newborn or after 3 years of age if there have been no concerning murmurs on exam, due to the ability and ease to obtain a complete echocardiogram at those ages. If there are any concerns, we will screen patients at any age.  

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that its care collaborations have once again been recognized as top performing in the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals for 2025-2026. The annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to help families and their doctors make informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions.  

The Mayo Clinic – Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative has been ranked No. 30 in Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals. The Mayo Clinic – Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative provides comprehensive pediatric cardiovascular services — from routine care to advanced cardiac surgeries, from before birth and into adulthood. Read more about the collaborative here.  

Children’s Minnesota ranked No. 21 for the joint nephrology program with M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. The program is led by experienced physicians who are experts at diagnosing and treating a wide variety of kidney diseases in children, from the most common to the rare. 

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