When a child experiences a severe burn, it deeply affects his or her body, mind and spirit. You may wonder how to give your child hope for healing. The Burn Program at Riley at IU Health provides expert reconstructive plastic surgery for children with acute burn injuries or chronic conditions from previous burns. We treat first-, second- and third-degree burns, including chemical, fire, electrical and friction burns. Our team also performs cosmetic plastic surgery for burn injuries, reshaping affected facial and body features to help improve appearance and self-image.
The Burn Program at Riley at IU Health offers young burn survivors compassionate, skilled care and expertise. We are the region’s only dedicated pediatric burn program verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. Our board certified, specially trained pediatric burn plastic surgeons work with you and your child's primary care doctor to give your child real hope for recovery.
As a regional and national referral center for pediatric plastic surgery, our Plastic Surgery Department is known for its high-quality clinical care and experienced plastic surgeons. Your child’s care team also includes experienced pediatric anesthesiologists and dedicated plastic surgery nurses. Our anesthesiologists ensure your child’s safety and comfort during surgery and provide pain management care after surgery. Our specially trained nurses and staff care for your child from your first visit through recovery after surgery. You can have peace of mind knowing that your child is in caring, expert hands at the Burn Program at Riley at IU Health.
Conditions & Services
Services Offered
We offer a number of different Burn services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our program.
Doctors
and Locations
Doctors
Learn about the skills and specialties of our pediatric plastic surgeons and the family-centered care they provide.
Locations
Locations
In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state.
Riley Outpatient Center at IU Health
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
575 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
Riley at IU Health Burn Clinic - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
702 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Related Departments
Related Departments
We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related departments.
Related Stories
Related Stories
From miracle baby to miracle nurse
Milly Vanamala survived a life-threatening birth defect and went on to become a burn unit nurse, caring for critically ill patients at Riley: “I feel like one person’s smallest actions can make the biggest difference for families and patients.”
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“Kids can get to you, and they got to me for sure”
Dr. Brett Hartman, director of Riley’s burn unit, says his team does incredible work every day, but it’s the children who are the real stars for their resilience.
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For Health Professionals
The pediatric plastic surgeons at Riley at IU Health work with you to provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for your patients. You can refer a patient and learn about our pediatric plastic surgery research and education programs.
Refer A Patient
Riley at IU Health works with referring physicians in Indiana and beyond.
Refer A PatientEducation
A number of our pediatric plastic surgeons have served as president of various organizations including the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Craniofacial Surgery and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. As faculty members of the Indiana University School of Medicine, they help train the next generation of pediatric plastic surgeons.