Scott J. Luhmann, MD

Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery

Areas of Care:

Location(s):

Languages Spoken:

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

Specialty

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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
06/08/1991

Internship
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
06/01/1992

Residency
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
06/30/1996

Fellowship
Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO, United States of America
07/05/1997

Fellowship
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
07/31/2005

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

Ratings

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