Dr. Eric D. Shirley

I grew up in Maryland, staying busy with sports and working on a farm. I’m fellowship-trained in pediatric orthopedics and board-certified in orthopedic sports medicine. I also received extensive training in spine deformity at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. My family is filled with teachers, principals and a school nurse, so I always thought I would decide on something similar. In college, I volunteered with kids and discovered that I could communicate very easily with them. It’s one reason I chose a pediatric specialty. I enjoy interacting with my patients and helping them achieve their goals. I grew up participating in travel soccer, wrestling and distance running. Eventually, my focus became wrestling and I even competed at the college level, so I understand the impact that sports can have on a person’s life and the importance of orthopedic care for young athletes. I have a special interest in children with spinal deformity, developmental hip dysplasia, skeletal dysplasia and neuromuscular disorders. I understand the stressful impact that orthopedic conditions can have on patients and families. So I make every effort to listen, get to know families, and educate patients and families about conditions and injuries. This process allows us to work together to make the best medical decisions.

Dr. Shirley is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Shirley is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.