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At Children’s National Hospital, we are proud to have one of the most experienced pediatric orthopaedic practices in the nation. Our expertise attracts families needing expert orthopaedic care for their children from the across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Advanced care and treatments available at Children’s National are improving quality of life for the children we treat and the families we serve. Our program is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 pediatric orthopaedic programs in the country.
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Our orthopaedic surgeons are leaders in a wide range of subspecialties, including spinal deformities, bone health, and hip preservation. We consistently offer innovative treatments, meaning your child receives the most effective care. This includes the most effective medications, least invasive procedures, and care that is more efficient. Our expertise, coupled with a depth of experience from treating more than 5,000 patients per year, helps us consistently achieve excellent outcomes.
Our program specializes in helping children who have conditions affecting the structure or function of their joints and skeletal system, from head to toe.
Highlights of our program include:
Children's National Hospital has partnered with Fight For Children to open the Fight For Children Sports Medicine Center in Silver Spring, MD, which offers a wide range of orthopaedic services, from injury prevention to rehabilitation.
In addition to dedicating their entire practice to pediatrics, many of our orthopaedists have undergone advanced subspecialty training and additional fellowships. This helps us deliver advanced care for the entire spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic disorders and injuries.
Learn more about our orthopaedic programs:
We make it easy for our patients to get the care they need. We offer convenient outpatient care locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.
We are training the next generation of orthopaedic specialists at Children's National. Our dynamic fellowship program provides in-depth experience and education to ensure you become a leader within the field.
For questions about Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine or to schedule an in-person appointment or telehealth visit, please call us at 202-476-2112. If you're a new patient, please fill out our Orthopaedic Sports Medicine History Form before your visit. This form is also available in Spanish.
If your child is an existing patient, you can schedule their appointments online through the MyChildrensNational patient portal. Learn more information about the patient portal and how to sign up.
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Matthew Oetgen Division Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports MedicineSpine, Hip and Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Shannon Kelly Associate Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Spine, Cerebral Palsy and Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Benjamin Martin Associate Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports MedicineSpine, Hip and Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Syed I. Ahmed Orthopaedic SurgeonHip, Sports, Trauma and Deformity Specialist
Emily Hattwick Orthopaedic SurgeonHand and Upper Extremity Specialist
Robert Henshaw Director, Orthopaedic Oncology Orthopaedic SurgeonBone and Soft Tissue Tumor Specialist
Joseph Letzelter III Orthopaedic SurgeonHand and Upper Extremity Specialist
Emily Niu Orthopaedic SurgeonSports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Jeffrey Peck Orthopaedic SurgeonHip, Spine and Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Sean Tabaie Medical Director, Sports Performance and Motion Analysis LabOrthopaedic SurgeonCerebral Palsy, Limb Lengthening and Deformity and Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Laura Tosi Director, Bone Health ProgramOrthopaedic SurgeonRare Bone Disease, Bone Health and Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Robert Wilson Orthopaedic SurgeonHand and Upper Extremity Specialist
Megan Young Orthopaedic SurgeonLimb Lengthening and Deformity, Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Angela Burd Nurse Practitioner
Diana Hines Nurse PractitionerSports Medicine and Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Anna Jacobson Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedic Inpatient Care
Shannon McGuigan Nurse Practitioner
Jill Yastishak Nurse Practitioner
Katharine Endres Physician AssistantGeneral Pediatric Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Trauma and Spine Specialist
Leanne Sellier Physician AssistantGeneral Pediatric Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Trauma and Spine Specialist
Lindsay Weigley Physician AssistantBone Health, General Pediatric Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
Nancy Zonarich Physician AssistantGeneral Pediatric Orthopaedics, Bone Tumors, Cerebral Palsy, Spine Specialist
Keyur Desai Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Nathalia Conover Clinical Program Manager, Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
Samantha Allen Sports Medicine Physical Therapist
Briana Crowe Sports Medicine Physical Therapist
Kevin McGuinness Sports Medicine Physical Therapist
Mia Caminita Program Manager, Sports Performance and Motion Analysis Lab
Kelley Legge Lead Athletic Trainer
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., was ranked No. 5 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Children’s Hospitals annual rankings.