Dr. Gertrude Y. Li

Dr. G. Ying Li is a Clinical Professor and Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Michigan Health. She completed her undergraduate training at Dartmouth College. She received her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and graduated with AOA recognition. Dr. Li did her residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She went on to complete a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital Boston. She joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2011 at the completion of her fellowship. Dr. Li is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.Her clinical interests include:Spinal deformity (including scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis) Hip disorders (including hip dysplasia, SCFE, and Perthes)Lower extremity disordersPediatric orthopaedic traumaDr. Li’s research focus is on pediatric spinal deformity and she has numerous publications on this topic. She is a Principal Researcher and a member of the Research Council of the Pediatric Spine Study Group. Dr. Li is an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and the Scoliosis Research Society, and has held leadership positions in both societies. Dr. Li completed the American Orthopaedic Association/University of Southern California APEX Leadership Program from 2020-2021 and the Scoliosis Research Society L.E.A.D. Program in 2024.

Dr. Li is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Caudal Regression Syndrome.

Dr. Li is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.