Preferred Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery strives to give each child the ability to reach his/her fullest physical potential, enabling kids to be kids again. We give growing bodies the special attention they need to protect and promote a lifetime of healthy activity.
We provide a superb level of pediatric orthopedic care to children from newborn to age twenty-one with a focus on conditions affecting the bones, joints and muscles. Our practice brings a level of compassion and kindheartedness to each patient and family that is second to none, quickly earning their trust and confidence during treatment and beyond.
Who We Are
Our expert team is proud to serve our community! We have trained at the nation’s top facilities in pediatric orthopedic surgery, with a focus on research and innovation. Together, we have an extensive history of publications, to ensure that our patients always benefit from the most up-to-date knowledge and surgical techniques.
Dr. Joffe Dr. Pehlivan Jill McGovernJessica PerkinsDr. Ellen DeanNicole Bottino
Comprehensive Pediatric Orthopedic Care
Fractures & Trauma
Fractures of the extremities and spine, ligament and
muscle injuries, post-traumatic deformity management
Sports Injuries
ACL reconstruction, Ligamentous injuries of the
upper and lower extremities, stress fractures
Conditions Specific To Growing Bone
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Perthes disease,
Osgood-Schlatter's disease, osteochondritis dissecans.
Congenital Deformities
Hip Dysplasia/dislocation, Clubfeet, Polydactyly,
limb-length discrepancy
Neuromuscular Disease & Metabolic Disease
Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, musculoskeletal
developmental delay, Marfan syndrome,
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Scoliosis & Spine
Non-operative and operative management of spinal deformity,
back pain, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis
Musculoskeletal infections, inflammatory disease and lesions
Bacterial infection, juvenile arthritis and inflammatory conditions, benign bone cysts and growths
To learn more about these conditions, or other pediatric orthopedic diagnoses, please visit Orthokids.org, a respected resource provided by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
Beyond Patient Care
Preferred Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery is committed to continued education; our doctors have authored multiple research articles in scientific and medical journals. We take great pride in educating and mentoring medical students and orthopedic residents. Our physicians lecture at local hospitals, community groups, and schools. If you are interested in having one of us speak with a community group or team important to you, please ask!
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