Advanced Pediatric and Adolescent Care, Close to Home

The St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center is an outpatient facility in west St. Louis County focused exclusively on providing the very best care for young patients.

At the Center, Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children’s Hospital pediatric nurses and staff bring nationally recognized expertise to children and families, in an environment completely dedicated to kids and teens. The Specialty Care Center features a range of pediatric medical services, conveniently located at Highway 40/I-64 and Mason Road.

The Center is a warm and inviting space for children of all ages, supporting their physical, social and emotional needs. Families are surrounded by an uplifting and creative environment that reduces stress, promotes healing, and provides a superior patient experience.

Walk-In Services:

  • Laboratory services
    • Hours:  7 am – 6 pm M-F, 8 am - 1 pm Saturday
    • Need an order from your provider 
  • EKGs: 
    • Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm M-F  
    • Need an order from your provider   
  • X-rays:
    • Hours: 7 am – 6 pm  M-F, 8 am - 1 pm Saturday  
    • Need an order from your provider

Specialists and Clinical Services:

Clinic Hours: 7 am - 6 pm M-F (hours for some departments may vary)

  • Therapy services (physical, occupational and speech)
  • Audiology services
  • Infusion services
  • Ultrasound (call for availability)
  • MRIs (call for availability)
  • Outpatient surgery
  • Pharmacy

Washington University Physicians Outpatient Clinics: 

Clinic Hours: 7 am - 6 pm M-F (hours for some departments may vary)

  • Adolescent Medicine 
  • Allergy/Immunology/Pulmonary 
  • Cardiology
  • Dermatology  
  • Endocrinology  
  • Gastroenterology 
  • Outpatient Surgery  
  • Genetics  
  • Hematology/Oncology  
  • Infectious Disease
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pain Management
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Rheumatology
  • Urologic Surgery

Features and Amenities

Dedicated, specialized space: Three stories and 141,000 square feet of space focused on child and adolescent health care, with a separate pick-up area for surgical patients.

On-site food kiosk: Offers food and drink choices available for purchase.

Safety Stop: Provides a variety of safety gear plus car seat, helmet and home safety consultations with trained safety technicians.

Classroom Space: Parenting presentations and classes on infant massage, CPR, babysitting  and staying home alone

Getting to St. Louis Children's Hospital Specialty Care Center

The Specialty Care Center is conveniently located on Highway 40/I-64 and Mason Road in west St. Louis County, (one mile west of the I-270 and I-64 interchange). A surface parking lot is adjacent to the Center. An information desk is located at the building’s entrance to assist families in finding their destination.

Prepare for Your Visit

If your child is having surgery at the Specialty Care Center, visit our Planning for Surgery section to help you and your child prepare.

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Visiting Hours

Monday-Friday: 7 am - 6 pm  (hours for some departments may vary)

Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm (limited services available)