Dr. Christopher Makarewich
Overview
Christopher Makarewich, MD is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and Instructor in the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics, seeing patients at Primary Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children – Salt Lake City.Dr. Makarewich specializes in limb lengthening and reconstruction for limb deformities of any cause, including trauma, infection, congenital differences, and genetic/syndromic disorders. In addition, he also focuses on hip disorders including hip dysplasia, Legg-Calves-Perthes disease, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis, as well as pediatric orthopaedic trauma. He finds the process of restoring a child's function and ability to stay or become active to be incredibly rewarding.Dr. Makarewich graduated cum laude from Colby College in Maine. He received his medical degree with honors from Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and received the Freddie H. Fu, MD Outstanding Student Award in Orthopaedics as well as the Frederick P. Lord Award in Anatomy. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah and went on to a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He then continued to further subspecialize in pediatric limb lengthening and reconstructive surgery through a fellowship with the International Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at the Rubin Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society.When Dr. Makarewich is not working he can be found spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors while hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.
Dr. Makarewich is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Hypochondroplasia, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Riverton, UT 84065
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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Dr. Makarewich has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Makarewich
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Makarewich?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Makarewich by calling their office at 801-587-7109. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Makarewich a top-rated expert for Knock Knees?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Makarewich is classified as an Elite expert for Knock Knees, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Makarewich specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Makarewich is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knock Knees, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, and Hypochondroplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Christopher Makarewich participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Makarewich has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knock Knees. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Makarewich's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Makarewich accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Makarewich accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-587-7109 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Knock KneesDr. Makarewich isElite. Learn about Knock Knees.
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- Cantu SyndromeDr. Makarewich isAdvanced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- CHST3-Related Skeletal DysplasiaDr. Makarewich isAdvanced. Learn about CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia.
- Congenital Femoral DeficiencyDr. Makarewich isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Femoral Deficiency.
- Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen SyndromeDr. Makarewich isAdvanced. Learn about Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen Syndrome.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Makarewich isAdvanced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- HypochondroplasiaDr. Makarewich isAdvanced. Learn about Hypochondroplasia.
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- Absence of TibiaDr. Makarewich isExperienced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Makarewich isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Makarewich isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- Buschke-Ollendorff SyndromeDr. Makarewich isExperienced. Learn about Buschke-Ollendorff Syndrome.
- Cartilage-Hair HypoplasiaDr. Makarewich isExperienced. Learn about Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Makarewich isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.