Cancer Center | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Oncology • Philadelphia, PA • Since 1855
About
Summary: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a nonprofit, world-renowned pediatric hospital in Philadelphia, PA. It operates the main campus at 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, near the University of Pennsylvania, and offers primary, specialty, emergency, urgent, and inpatient care for patients up to age 21 (with some adult patients for specialized pediatric care). CHOP is affiliated with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, houses a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, and supports extensive pediatric research and clinical programs including pediatric oncology, cardiology/cardiothoracic surgery, fetal surgery, and related subspecialties. CHOP is consistently ranked among the top US children’s hospitals in several specialties and treats millions of outpatient and inpatient visits annually. Key notes for cancer care: CHOP conducts pediatric oncology research and care, supported by multiple grants and partnerships, within its broad pediatric care ecosystem. If you’re seeking CHOP’s Cancer Center services, you’ll find dedicated pediatric oncology programs, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary teams aligned with CHOP’s nationally recognized cancer and pediatric health missions.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104, US
Phone
215-590-3025
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News Health: 5 / 5 (U.S. News Health) (N/A)
- Yelp: 3.3 / 5
- Birdeye/Google: 3.7 / 5 (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality of medical expertise and specialized care
- Compassionate, kind, and supportive staff, including nurses and child life specialists
- Strong multidisciplinary team approach and coordination of care
- Excellent reputation as a leading pediatric cancer center
Common complaints
- Billing issues, including lack of transparency and confusion over charges
- Occasional administrative or logistical complaints related to hospital processes
"They saved Conor’s life on many occasions, and they did so with compassion, kindness, friendship and hope. It’s a very special place."
— Parent of a patient"At this point, I don’t trust or believe anything these systems say... threatening to send this to collections... which we don’t owe."
— Patient/Caregiver blog postSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Outpatient Oncology Video Tour: Buerger Center — Nov 30, 2025
- Center for Precision Medicine for High-Risk Pediatric Cancer ... — Aug 26, 2025
- Stephen P. Hunger, MD | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Jan 15, 2026
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Cancer Researcher Receives Prestigious Grant for Advancing Rare Tumor Studies | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Sep 29, 2025
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - YouTube — Jun 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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