Kathryn O. Fuchs, MD

Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Areas of Care:

Location(s):

Languages Spoken:

English
Spanish

Katie Fuchs, M.D., joined Shriners Children's Portland after completing her fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Fuchs, a native of the Adirondacks in upstate New York, received her undergraduate degree at Middlebury College in Vermont. She earned her medical degree at Albany Medical College and completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. During her training, she received awards for her teaching, research and community service.

Her interests include general pediatric musculoskeletal care, neuromuscular disorders, hip dysplasia, lower extremity inequality/deformity, clubfoot, fracture care, musculoskeletal infections, community education, international health, and improving care for underserved populations.

Dr. Fuchs is fluent in Spanish and a trained medical interpreter. Some of her hobbies include skiing, mountain biking, pottery, international travel and music.

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Pediatric Care

Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

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More About Me

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General

Education and Training

Internship|Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medial Center|Lebanon|NH||06/30/2012

Residency|Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medial Center|Lebanon|NH||06/30/2016

Fellowship|Boston Children's Hospital|Boston|MA||07/31/2017

Academic Positions and Locations

Oregon Health Science University
Affiliate Assistant Professor

Leadership and Memberships

2017-Present: Medical Director of Pediatric Orthopedics, Providence St. Vincent Hospital

Awards and Honors

2021, Top Doctor in Pediatric Orthopaedics, Portland Monthly

Academic Works and Presentations

Presentation: Wednesday Lecture Series, Shriners Children's Portland - Pelvic Osteotomies (9/2019)
Presentation: Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Orthopaedic Considerations of Pubic Symphysis Mechanics During Pregnancy and Labor (3/2018)
Presentation: Natural History, Boston Children's Hospital Fellow's Research Meeting - Diagnosis and Management of Hip Instability in Down's Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Review of the Literature (2017)
Presentation: New England Orthopedic Society Meeting - Orthopedic Considerations of Pubic Symphysis Mechanics During Pregnancy and Labor (2016)