25 of the Best Pediatric Orthopedic Doctors Near Me

Gerard Williams is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis.

Ramin Espandar is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis.

Gabrielle O. Martini, PA-C, is an independent physician assistant at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Gabrielle is part of a care team that provides personalized care for bone, muscle and joint conditions that affect children and teens. Gabrielle specializes in bone fracture care and inherited bone and muscle disorders, with both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Gabrielle starts by listening to understand you and your child's health concerns. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Martini is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Martini is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa enjoys caring for kids of all ages and is dedicated to working with them and their families to establish healthy life skills. She believes the importance of youth sports and activities goes beyond physical health by improving self-confidence, academics, and mental health. An active healthy childhood promotes lifelong health and wellness. Her goal is to keep children as involved in their hobbies as possible through education and active recovery. Melissa’s experience as an athletic trainer allows her to gear treatment towards specific sports. As a former collegiate soccer player, she understands the physical demands of sports and the academic and mental stress athletes face. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Sciatica, Osteonecrosis, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Stearns is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Stearns is currently accepting new patients.

Shelby Heyen is a certified nurse practitioner who treats pediatric orthopedic conditions. Speaks: English. Dr. Heyen is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners: Family.

Tuo (Peter) Li, MD, PhD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric orthopedic doctor. He’s also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Li cares for newborns, children, adolescents and young adults. He diagnoses and treats infections and other conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles and connective tissues. He treats broken bones and traumatic injuries. He also works with patients who have scoliosis (spinal curve disorder), hip and leg deformities and other spinal diseases and disorders.Dr. Li sees children who have neuromuscular scoliosis caused by muscle disorders or brain injuries. He also specializes in neurofibromatosis, which is an inherited disorder that affects the spine and other parts of the body. Dr. Li researches ways to improve care for patients with neurofibromatosis and other spinal disorders.Outside of work, Dr. Li enjoys family time and swimming for exercise.One of the most rewarding things about pediatric orthopedics is that you feel like what you do is contributing to bringing their childhood back.

Tara L. Burman, PA-C, is a physician assistant and part of the pediatric orthopedic surgery care team at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent Indianapolis Pediatric Orthopedics in Indianapolis, IN. She works with orthopedic surgeons and provides medical management and evaluation of children with bone, muscle or joint injuries and orthopedic disorders. Dr. Burman is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Burman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Stefano Cardin is a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Orthopedics. His specialties include: Pediatric trauma and fracture care Complex trauma, hip and spine disorders Idiopathic, neuromuscular and syndromic scoliosis Kyphosis and other spine disorders Developmental dysplasia of the hip Femoroacetabular impingement Legg-Calv-Perthes disease Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Avascular necrosis of the hip Cerebral palsy hip disorders Complex young adult hip preservation techniques, including periacetabular osteotomy Dr. Cardin takes a patient-centered, compassionate and holistic approach, using evidence-based practices, empowering patients through education and maintaining open communication and accessibility. His experiences as an immigrant from Ecuador, former collegiate soccer player and father help him to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds, empathize with their physical and emotional challenges, and provide sensitive pediatric orthopedic care. Dr. Cardin's Training Dr. Cardin received his bachelor's degree in molecular cell biology at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where he graduated magna cum laude. He earned his medical degree at the University of South Carolina in Greenville, where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Society. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Orlando Health, during which he earned multiple research symposium first place awards. He completed his fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which is affiliated with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. About Dr. Cardin Dr. Cardin's professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He serves on several POSNA committees and received the POSNA 2024 Roshen N. Irani Research Training Grant for his work on pediatric elbow fractures. Dr. Cardin has written several research manuscripts and book chapters and contributed to peer-reviewed publications on topics including scoliosis, hip preservation, fractures and surgical techniques. He gives back to the community by offering medical care at sporting events such as the Arnold Palmer Invitational and by participating in American Heart Association programs. Dr. Cardin feels strongly about global health initiatives and volunteers abroad. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, soccer, cooking and traveling. Dr. Cardin is fluent in English and Spanish.

Specialties: Trauma and Spine. Dr. Sellier is board certified in Physician Assistant: National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, 2009.

Meaghan E. Hofstaedter, PA-C, ATC, is a certified physician assistant at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for children where she assists attending physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions.She earned a MS degree in physician assistant studies from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Studies, and a BS degree in sports medicine and athletic training from Central Michigan University.Meaghan's experience includes positions as a physician assistant with Orthopedic Associates of Michigan, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and EmCare emergency department in Philadelphia. Meaghan is also a certified athletic trainer.

Melissa is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) on the pediatric orthopedic surgery team with the Center for Orthopedics at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She has a passion for caring for young patients and has experience in: Inpatient hospitalization assessment Discharge care management Infants with orthopedic needs Outpatient pediatric orthopedics Musculoskeletal injuries and fracture care Melissa joined Orlando Health in 2015. She served as a registered nurse at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for seven years before moving to the orthopedics center. She believes in treating every patient with the same dedication and compassion she would if they were her family or close friend. Melissa's Training Melissa received her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of South Florida College of Nursing in Tampa, where she also earned her Master of Science in nursing. She graduated with honors from both programs. About Melissa She wanted to become a nurse since childhood, but it was during high school when a nurse practitioner made a large impact in her life and helped shape her decision to become a nurse practitioner. Melissa is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, an international honor society of nursing. She is certified as a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and as a certified pediatric nurse by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She is licensed as an APRN and as a registered nurse by the Florida Department of Health. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with family, traveling, exercising, sports and outdoor activities.

Henry Hough, PA-C is a physician assistant with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Orthopedics. He specializes in managing surgical care for pediatric orthopedic patients. Henry also is experienced in:Performing physical exams and obtaining medical historiesCasting and splintingClosing wounds via suturing or staplingAdministering nerve and hematoma blocks for reduction of fracturesOrdering appropriate lab tests, diagnostics and medicationsHe has independently participated in multiple specialty clinics on subjects such as lower extremity pain, spina bifida and clubfoot.Henry’s TrainingHenry earned his master of science degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He earned his bachelor of science degree in health sciences from the University of Florida in Gainesville, graduating magna cum laude.About HenryHenry is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Katherine values and enjoys people. She feels that each child and family is unique and has a special story.. She brings that perspective to her medical practice, understanding that each orthopedic patient visit is individual and each diagnosis deserves a collaborative plan. She loves helping people understand their body, injury and healing process. Patients do the hard work of healing, she just gives guidance and expertise along the way. Dr. Kathleen Moen is her Supervising Clinician. When not at work she loves doing anything outdoors, running, gardening, downhill skiing, camping, travel, church and hospitality. She shares life with her fantastic husband and two enthusiastic and creative sons. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Osteonecrosis, Compartment Syndrome, and Sciatica. Dr. Henderson is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Henderson is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Catherine Sargent, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who provides personalized care for bone, muscle and joint conditions that affect children and teens. She specializes in scoliosis and spinal deformity while also providing general pediatric orthopedic and orthopedic trauma care at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Dr. Sargent starts by listening to understand you and your child's health concerns. She then works with you to create a personalized care plan for your child's needs. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists are part of a national team of bone, muscle and joint care specialists, sharing best practices to diagnose and treat all types of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Dr. Sargent is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Sargent is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew W. Hooper, MD, is an independent pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Hooper provides personalized care for bone, muscle and joint conditions that affect children and teens. Dr. Hooper specializes in bone fracture care and inherited bone and muscle disorders, with both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Dr. Hooper starts by listening to understand you and your child's health concerns. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot and Scoliosis. Dr. Hooper is currently accepting new patients.

Lydia R. Mangan, PA-C, is a physician assistant and part of the pediatric orthopedic surgery care team at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent Indianapolis Pediatric Orthopedics in Indianapolis, IN. She works with orthopedic surgeons and provides medical management and evaluation of children with bone, muscle or joint injuries and orthopedic disorders. Dr. Mangan is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Mangan is currently accepting new patients.

William Hadden, MD, specializes in pediatric orthopedics and the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of: Speaks: English. Dr. Hadden is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Canada: Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Tracey DeLucia is board certified in orthopedic surgery and serves the Lutz, Florida area as part of BayCare Medical Group. She earned her undergraduate degree in bioengineering at the University of Illinois in Chicago and her Doctor of Medicine and PhD in anatomy at Loyola University - Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. DeLucia completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago and a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York. Dr. DeLucia evaluates and treats musculoskeletal conditions in children. She specializes in the surgical treatment of sports medicine and exercise-related injuries in pediatric and adolescent patients. An avid fitness enthusiast, she is an advocate of physical activity at all stages of life and return to sport as a priority. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America. Dr. Delucia is board certified in AB Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician.

Lauren Sabot, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner at Children's National Hospital in Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Lauren grew up in Laurel, MD and then went on to nursing school at Towson University. She worked for several years at Howard County General Hospital and an outpatient eye surgical center before returing to graduate school. She completed her master's degree from George Mason University in 2022. Lauren currently lives in Rockville with her husband and their French bulldog Luna. Some of her favorite hobbies include figure skating/ice dancing, hiking and traveling. Dr. Sabot is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2022.

Lindsey Boyke, MD, is a UW Health Kids non-surgical pediatric orthopedic doctor and an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She provides non-surgical care for children of all ages, from infancy to late adolescence, with orthopedic conditions affecting the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons.Common conditions Dr. Boyke treats include scoliosis (curvature of the spine), clubfoot (feet point down and turn in), in-toeing (feet turn inward while walking) and out-toeing (feet point outward while walking). She also provides fracture management to help children recover after breaking a bone. Dr. Boyke has special clinical interests in clubfoot management and infant, juvenile and adolescent scoliosis treatment.Dr. Boyke uses a patient-centered approach to care and involves families in the decision-making process. She emphasizes listening to learn her patients’ challenges and goals and values the input her patients and their families provide to create personalized treatment plans.In addition to her clinical practice and teaching role, Dr. Boyke conducts research on medical education and creates curricula for pediatric residents on musculoskeletal training.In her free time, Dr. Boyke enjoys boating, fishing, exercising and spending time with family.Listening to families is the center of providing good care. Dr. Boyke is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

Mark Jenson is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Boys Town, Nebraska.

Speaks: English. Dr. Schmuhl is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners: Family.

Jana Qiao is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 7 years. Dr. Qiao is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 2024 and American Board Of Family Medicine, 2023.

Dr. Brian Deignan received his Bachelor of Arts degree in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. He completed his orthopedic surgery internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, then finished his training with a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. As a result of his commitment to seeking solutions for critical societal problems, Dr. Deignan was awarded the Ingram Scholarship from Vanderbilt University. Over the past decade, Dr. Deignan’s passion for community service led to many medical missions in countries like Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico. These experiences culminated in presentations to U.S. and international audiences about coordinating and establishing orthopedic care programs in rural international communities. Dr. Deignan’s clinical interests include fracture care, clubfoot, limb deformity and length inequality, cerebral palsy, and hip disease including Perthes disease and hip dysplasia. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society. Dr. Deignan is a native of the Tampa Bay area, having grown up in Palm Harbor. He is fluent in Spanish and affiliated with St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. Dr. Deignan is board certified in AB Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery.