Atlanta’s new pediatric hospital is one of the biggest healthcare changes the city has seen in years. If you live in metro Atlanta, have kids, or visit the city often, understanding what the new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospital is, where it is, and how it affects care can make planning for your family’s health much easier.
Below is a practical, locally focused guide to the Arthur M. Blank Hospital, the new flagship children’s hospital in Atlanta.
The Arthur M. Blank Hospital is the new, state-of-the-art pediatric hospital being opened by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA).
It is designed to be:
For parents in Atlanta, this means:
The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta flagship hospital is located at:
Arthur M. Blank Hospital
North Druid Hills Campus
North Druid Hills Rd NE & I‑85 area
Atlanta, GA 30329
This large medical campus sits:
While the exact building addresses within the campus can vary by clinic or pavilion, families generally navigate to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta North Druid Hills campus and then follow on-site signs to the appropriate hospital entrance, emergency department, or clinic.
👉 Tip: If you’re using GPS, searching for “Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta North Druid Hills” or “Arthur M. Blank Hospital” usually pulls up the main campus routing.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta already operates:
The new Arthur M. Blank Hospital is intended to become the primary, flagship pediatric hospital, gradually shifting some inpatient and specialty services from older facilities.
For Atlanta families, this typically means:
If your child already sees a CHOA provider, their office or hospital team is usually the best source of up-to-date info on which campus you’ll be using going forward.
While service lines can evolve, the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital is designed to support many of the major pediatric specialties Atlanta families rely on, including:
The hospital is also built to integrate with outpatient clinics, imaging, labs, and rehabilitation services on or near the same campus, so many families will be able to keep care within one main location.
| Topic | What Atlanta Families Should Know |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Arthur M. Blank Hospital (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta flagship) |
| Location | North Druid Hills campus near I‑85 & North Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 |
| Focus | Pediatric-only hospital for infants, children, and teens |
| Role in the system | New central hub for advanced children’s care in metro Atlanta |
| Related CHOA hospitals | Egleston, Scottish Rite, Hughes Spalding |
| Types of services | Emergency, intensive care, surgery, subspecialty care, and complex pediatric conditions |
| Who it serves | Children and adolescents from Atlanta and across Georgia / the Southeast |
| Emergency access | Dedicated children’s emergency department on the North Druid Hills flagship campus |
Because the new hospital sits at a major intersection of I‑85 and North Druid Hills Road, it’s designed to be reachable from many parts of metro Atlanta.
From Midtown / Downtown Atlanta:
Take I‑85 North, exit at North Druid Hills Rd, and follow signs to the CHOA campus.
From Buckhead / Brookhaven:
Use local routes (Peachtree Rd, Briarcliff Rd, or North Druid Hills Rd) or access I‑85 as directed by navigation.
From Decatur:
Use North Decatur Rd, Clairmont Rd, or Briarcliff Rd to connect to North Druid Hills Rd, or approach via I‑85.
From the northern suburbs (Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Norcross):
Take I‑285 to I‑85 South or use local routes to North Druid Hills Rd.
Public transit access can be especially important for families without a car or during morning/evening rush hour.
MARTA rail:
The closest rail stations are generally Lindbergh Center and Brookhaven/Oglethorpe, though the campus itself isn’t directly on the rail line.
MARTA bus:
Bus routes serving North Druid Hills Road or connecting to the North Druid Hills / I‑85 area may provide an option. Families usually check MARTA’s latest bus schedules and route maps before traveling, as routes can change.
If you rely on MARTA, planning your route in advance and allowing extra travel time is wise, especially for morning appointments.
Large hospital campuses like this typically offer:
Families coming from other parts of metro Atlanta often build in an extra 15–30 minutes for navigating the campus and parking, especially for the first visit.
In Atlanta, families have a few typical choices for urgent or emergency pediatric care:
The new Arthur M. Blank Hospital is built for serious pediatric illnesses and injuries, especially those needing advanced tests, monitoring, or surgery.
You might be directed to the new hospital if:
For immediate medical decisions—such as whether to call 911, go to an emergency department, or call your pediatrician—families should follow medical guidance from a licensed provider or emergency services, not online information alone.
As the new hospital opens, some services are expected to shift:
If your child is already seeing a CHOA doctor or therapist, you can:
If you know your child will be seen or admitted at the new Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, a little preparation can make the experience less stressful.
Before you leave home:
This helps avoid last-minute confusion, especially if you’re not familiar with North Druid Hills or I‑85.
Atlanta families often find it helpful to bring:
Many local families keep a small folder or digital note with this information ready for urgent visits.
Metro Atlanta traffic is unpredictable, especially:
Building in extra travel time is often worth it, particularly if you’re heading to scheduled surgery, imaging, or specialist appointments that are difficult to reschedule.
For the most accurate, up-to-date information about the new hospital—such as opening dates, department locations, and specific services—families typically reach out directly to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
You can:
When you call, have handy:
Because Atlanta is spread out, the impact of the new hospital can feel different depending on where you live.
Intown (Midtown, Decatur, East Atlanta, Virginia-Highland):
The North Druid Hills campus may become your primary high-level pediatric hospital, especially if you previously used Egleston.
North side (Brookhaven, Chamblee, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs):
You may now have two major CHOA sites relatively nearby: Scottish Rite and Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Your child’s specialists will guide you on which one to use.
South Atlanta and Southside suburbs:
You may continue to rely on Hughes Spalding or closer community hospitals for some needs, but may be referred to the North Druid Hills flagship for more complex care.
Outer suburbs and beyond metro Atlanta:
Many families will travel into the city specifically for advanced care at the new hospital and then work with local pediatricians back home for routine follow-up.
Because a large hospital opening is a multi-year process, services and clinics can shift locations over time. For families in Atlanta, a few habits help keep things simple:
Always check your appointment reminder carefully for:
Update your child’s providers if:
Ask clarifying questions whenever you’re unsure which location to use. Staff are used to helping families navigate multiple campuses and new facilities.
The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospital at North Druid Hills is designed to be a long-term cornerstone of pediatric care for the entire region. Understanding where it is, how it fits with other CHOA campuses, and how to plan a visit can help Atlanta families feel more prepared if and when they need it.
