Dori Gallagher, RN
EAT Program Coordinator
Thomas Hamiliton, MD
Assistant Program Director, EAT
Leah Frain, FNP
Michael Manfredi MD
Co-Director EAT Program
Gastroentrologist
How We Treat Tracheomalacia
Boston Children's Hospital
Caregiver Profile: Michael Manfredi, MD
Boston Children's Hospital
Caregiver Profile: Dori Gallagher, RN
Boston Children's Hospital
Care of Esophageal Atresia
Boston Children's Hospital
What is Tracheomalacia?
Boston Children's Hospital's (BCH) Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center is the leading hospital for treating airway problems in pediatric patients. Because children with airway issues often have other conditions, you are provided with a team to evaluate your child. This team may include: surgical team, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists nutritionists, feeding specialists, physicians assistants, nursing staff and social workers.
Boston Children's Hospital
Fegan Building, 3rd Floor
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 355- 3038
International Phone: +1-617-355-5209
Learn More or Request a Second Opinion:
Click here or click the image below to learn more about the Esophageal & Airway Treatment Center or Request a Second Opinion
Patient and Family Resources
When traveling to Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), there are several expenses to consider, including transportation, lodging, daily expenses, childcare (for siblings/or children), and meals. Here are a few suggestions:
Travel
Accomodations
Things to do
Ask your local church or religious group if they know of homeshares
Homeshares
Explore Listing (nesterly.com)
The Inn at Longwood Medical
Rates: vary, ask for hospital discount
Parking: $20/day
Located next to Boston Children's
enVision Hotel
Rates: vary, ask for hospital discount
Parking: $20/day
Hampton Inn & Suites
Rates: vary, ask for hospital discount
Parking: $10/day
Free shuttle to hospital and airport
Website
Homewood Suites Boston/Brookline
Rates: vary, ask for hospital discount
Parking: $20/day
Holiday Inn Boston-Brookline
Rates: variable
Parking: $38/day
Other housing options
The Hospitality Homes Program
(617) 482-4338
Patient Family Housing Program
(617) 919-3450
familyhousing@childrens.harvard.edu
Tips for traveling
Many other hotels are nearby. When calling for a reservation, mention you are a patient of BIDMC for a hospital rate, if available. You may also request "extended stay" rates.
Ask your doctor how long they anticipate you will need to stay locally in Boston, if at all, after surgery.
Extended Stay Options:
Air Travel
The nearest airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The airport is about 8 miles from BCH.
Medical flights can be arranged through:
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Miracle Flights
http://miracleflights.org/ -
Angel Flights
http://www.angelflight.com/ -
Angel Flight NE
http://www.angelflightne.org
Hotel Parking
Most hotels charge between $10 - $40/day for parking.
Boston Children's Hospital Parking
Garage Parking: $10/day
Valet Parking: $10/day + $5 valet fee
Week pass: $60 for 7 days
Taxi/Uber/Lyft
Taxis, Uber, and Lyft transportation can be coordinated.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Area Attractions
While the main focus of your visit is seeking medical advice/treatment, there is often free time. Take an opportunity to experience the following:
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Museum of Fine Arts
Mon - Tue 10 am - 5 pm
Wed - Fri 10 am - 10 pm
Sat - Sun 10 am – 5 pm
Admission - 17 and under, free
Adults $25/Seniors $23 -
New England Aquarium
Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Sat - Sun 9 am - 6 pm
Admission - Under 3 free, 3-11 $18.95
Adults $27.95
Seniors $25.95
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Children's Museum
Sat - Thu 10 am - 5 pm
Fri 10 am - 9 pm
Admission - under 1 year free
general admission $17
Fridays 5 - 9 pm $1
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun 11 am - 5 pm
Thur 11 am - 9 pm
(Closed Tuesday)
Admission - Adults $15/ Seniors $12
Students $5
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Museum of Science
Sat - Thu 9 am - 5 pm
Fri 9 am - 9 pm
Admission - Adults $25/ Seniors $21
Children 3-11 $20