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Alexander L. Van Speybroeck, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/V/Alexander-L-Van-Speybroeck-MD-50666Alexander L. Van Speybroeck, MD specializes in Pediatrics.
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Patient Story
"Personalized and Empathetic" Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Amelias-StoryShriners Children's Boston was "the right fit" for Amelia's family when they sought craniofacial care.
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Patient Story
Right on Track: Shriners Children’s Boston Helps Davis Get Back Up and Running After Burn Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Davis-Burn-CareWith the help of personalized, patient-centered care, Davis made a surprising return to cross country competition while keeping his future goals on track.
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Patient Story
Rare Conditions, Extraordinary Courage: Dominic’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Dominic-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareDominic’s journey at Shriners Children’s Northern California spans over a decade of specialized care, beginning with a rare diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta and Brucks syndrome.
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Patient Story
Mathias' ACL Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Mathias-Sports-Injury-CareMathias tore his ACL playing soccer and received the BEAR implant surgery. Read his story to learn how he is doing now.
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Patient Story
A Story of Hope, Healing and a Little Bookworm Named Aksel
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Aksels-Fracture-Casting-StoryEarlier this year, 6-year-old Aksel fractured his forearm while playing baseball.
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Patient Story
Liam: The Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Liam-Spina-Bifida-CareLiam's family refuses to limit him – and his Shriners Children's St. Louis team cheers them on along the way.
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Patient Story
Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-PatientsEmmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Carlota
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-CarlotaRanked among Mexico’s top 15 swimmers and now serving as the first International Patient Ambassador from Shriners Children’s Mexico, Carlota, 18, has transformed challenges into triumphs.
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Patient Story
Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Zavi-StoryLearn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.
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