Scott Luhmann

Scott J. Luhmann, MD

Specialties
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Being a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children's allows Scott Luhmann, M.D., to incorporate all the things he loves to do, specifically improving the lives of children with his problem-solving and surgical skills. Dr. Luhmann finds fulfillment in working with his colleagues to help children live fuller lives. He says "I have the greatest job in the world; I get the privilege of helping children."

Pediatric Care

More About Me

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General
Education and Training

Medical Education
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Minneapolis, MN
United States of America
6/8/1991

Internship
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
6/1/1992

Residency
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
6/30/1996

Fellowship
Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
United States of America
7/5/1997

Fellowship
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
7/31/2005

Academic Positions and Locations

Washington University School of Medicine
Professor and Chair

Leadership and Memberships
  • 2017-Present: Chief of Staff, Shriners Children's St. Louis
  • 2017-Present: Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Neurological Surgery
  • 2016-Present: Committee Member, POSNA Industry Relations, 2020-Present: Chairman, POSNA Industry Relations
  • 2015-Present: Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship
  • 2013-2018: Committee Member, SRS Growing Spine, 2016-2017: Chair, SRS Growing Spine
  • 2008-2010: Member at Large, POSNA Board of Directors
Editorial Positions
  • Associate Reviewer, Spine Deformity
  • Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • International Editorial Board, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics
Awards and Honors
  • 2020, Excellence in Education Award, Department of Orthopaedics
  • 2019, Hero with a Heart Award, HeartWorks St. Louis Marfans Foundation
  • 2018, AAOS Achievement Award
  • 2016, Washington University Top 40 Provider Award
  • 2011, Lee T. Ford Award for Academic Achievement, Department of Orthopaedics
  • 2009-2020, Best Doctors in America

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