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Spinal Deformity & Scoliosis Specialists

94 verified specialists treating spinal deformity & scoliosis from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Hospital for Special Surgery. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Daniel Green

Daniel Green, MD

Chief of the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Service, Hospital for Special Surgery; Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Pediatric Orthopaedics
David Polly

David Polly, MD

Professor and Chief of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; James W. Ogilvie Chair

Orthopaedics

Minneapolis, MN20+ years
Spine Surgery
Ronald Lehman

Ronald Lehman, MD

Chief, Degenerative and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery; Associate Director, Spinal Deformity Service; Co-Director, Spine Fellowship; Full Professor with Tenure, Columbia University Department of Orthopedic Spine

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Pediatric OrthopaedicsSpine Surgery
David Skaggs

David Skaggs, MD

Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedics; Director, Pediatric Orthopaedics; Co-Director, Spine Center

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Adam Shimer

Adam Shimer, MD

Tenured Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Fellowship Co-Director, Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient Unit

Orthopaedics

Charlottesville, VA20+ years
Spine Surgery
Alexander Vaccaro

Alexander Vaccaro, M.D., PH.D.

Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Professor of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University; President, Rothman Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Cranberry Township, PA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Steven Ludwig

Steven Ludwig, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedics; Division Head, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery; Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Hand & Upper ExtremityJoint ReplacementSpine Surgery
Derek Kelly

Derek Kelly, MD

Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center — Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedics

Orthopaedics

Collierville, TN20+ years
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Jason Savage

Jason Savage, M.D.

Associate Professor of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University

Orthopaedics

Solon, OH20+ years
Spine Surgery
Douglas Burton

Douglas Burton, M..D.

Marc and Elinor Asher Spine Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Kansas City, KS30+ years
Spine Surgery
Isador Lieberman

Isador Lieberman, MD

Orthopaedics

Plano, TX30+ years
Spine Surgery
Francis Shen

Francis Shen, M.D.

Warren G. Stamp Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Pediatrics, Head of Orthopaedic Spine Division, Co-Director of Spine Center, Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Orthopaedics

Charlottesville, VA30+ years
Spine Surgery
William Lavelle

William Lavelle, MD

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery; Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Orthopaedics

Camillus, NY20+ years
Spine Surgery
Daniel Gelb

Daniel Gelb, M.D.

Professor of Orthopedics and Vice Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Baltimore, MD
Spine Surgery
Robert Eastlack

Robert Eastlack, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Encinitas, CA20+ years
Spine Surgery
John Small

John Small, MD

Associate Assistant Professor, USF Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Tampa, FL30+ years
Spine Surgery
Carlo Bellabarba

Carlo Bellabarba, MD

Orthopaedics

Seattle, WA30+ years
Orthopaedic TraumaSpine Surgery
Vedat Deviren

Vedat Deviren, MD

Faculty, Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Jeffrey Deckey

Jeffrey Deckey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Alexander Theologis

Alexander Theologis, M.D.

Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

Berkeley, CA15+ years
Spine Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of spinal deformity & scoliosis specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Spinal Deformity & Scoliosis as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a spinal deformity & scoliosis specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for spinal deformity & scoliosis depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these spinal deformity & scoliosis specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Spinal Deformity & Scoliosis?
Spinal Deformity & Scoliosis is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches spinal deformity & scoliosis care.