Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

The #1 team for your #1 star

If your child is hurt, you can rely on the experts at the top-ranked pediatric orthopedic center in Northern California

Now open in Burlingame and Pleasant Hill

The Bay Area's best pediatric orthopedic care for your future superstar, now closer than ever

Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center

The Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health provides consultation and the latest treatments for children with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. We treat everything from scoliosis, clubfoot, sports injuries and hip disorders to mending broken arms with brightly colored casts signed by best friends.

We offer some of the best pediatric orthopedic services in the nation at six locations throughout the Bay Area, often with same- or next-day appointments to get your child back to an active life faster. Our team includes orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physician assistants, oncologists, rehabilitation experts, physical therapists, and athletic trainers—a team that comes together to provide extraordinary care.

Sports Medicine

We work with kids of all ages to minimize the risk of injury and time away from sports.

Conditions We Treat

We treat infants, children, and teens with all types of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Our Care Team

Our specialists have been trained to diagnose and treat infants, children, and adolescents.

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Our Locations

Contact and location information for the Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center.

Contact Us

Call (844) 41-ORTHO (67846) for appointments and more information.

Meet our doctors

Our pediatric orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists help children recover from injuries and lead healthy, active lives.

Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Patient Stories

Soccer Star’s Hard Work Helps Her Recover From ACL Tear in Record Time

Alessandra is back to soccer after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament, thanks to her grit and her Stanford pediatric orthopedic surgery and rehab ...

How Much Is Too Much for Your Child to Play Their Favorite Sport?

Many youth athletes are choosing to focus on only one sport at an increasingly young age. A pediatric sports medicine expert weighs in.

From Surgery Patient to Water Polo Champion in Four Months

Sophia is back to playing water polo with her high school team after a serious injury thanks to the Stanford Children's orthopedics care team.

Specialty programs Offering comprehensive support with dedicated teams

Whether your child's situation is routine or complicated, our team will provide the highest level of care in a family-centered environment. Our specialty programs offer comprehensive support with dedicated teams that excel in a variety of areas.

Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Care Team

\n\nKevin Shea, MD\n\nChief, Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine\n\nOrthopedic Surgery

\n\nAlexandra Abbott, MD\n\nOrthopedic Sports Medicine

\n\nRaffi Avedian, MD\n\nOrthopedic Surgery

\n\nArvind Balaji, MD\n\nOrthopedic Sports Medicine

\n\nChristine Boyd, MD\n\nMedical Director of the Sports Medicine Program\n\nOrthopedic Sports Medicine

\n\nCharles Chan, MD\n\nPediatric Orthopedic Surgery

\n\nAndrew Collins, MD\n\nPediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

\n\nMargaret Cooke, MD\n\nHand Surgery

\n\nJames Gamble, MD\n\nPediatric Orthopedic Surgery

\n\nErin Grieb, MD\n\nOrthopedic Sports Medicine

\n\nNova Hou, MD\n\nPhysical Medicine & Rehab

\n\nMeghan Imrie, MD\n\nPediatric Orthopedic Surgery

\n\nEmily Kraus, MD\n\nSports Medicine

\n\nMolly Meadows, MD\n\nPediatric Orthopedic Surgery

\n\nAmy Ladd, MD\n\nHand Surgery

\n\nJames Policy, MD\n\nPediatric Orthopedic Surgery

\n\nRobert Steffner, MD\n\nOrthopedic Surgery

\n\nJohn Vorhies, MD\n\nPediatric Orthopedic Surgery

\n\nJeffrey Young, MD\n\nPediatric Orthopedic Surgery