Scott J. Luhmann, MD
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- English
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
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Surgery
- Spine & Spinal Cord
- Sports Medicine
More About Me
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General
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
Washington University School of Medicine
Professor and Chair
- 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
- Associate Reviewer, Spine Deformity
- Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
- International Editorial Board, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics
- 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
Ratings
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