Pediatric Orthopedics
Care at 12 locations
Specialties & Conditions Orthopedics
Lurie Children’s Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine cares for more than 49,000 children each year. We provide a range of services for children with bone, joint, muscle, ligament, tendon and nerve (musculoskeletal) disorders and offer the only pediatric bone health program in Illinois. The division is nationally-ranked by U.S.News & World Report.
As one of the top pediatric orthopedic programs in the country, our doctors have advanced training in pediatrics and orthopedic surgery. They provide the specialized care that growing children and teenagers need. Our physicians are also experts in areas of the body such as the spine and foot/ankle.
Our team works with specialists in the Division of Neurosurgery and the Division of Urology to care for patients in one of the largest spina bifida programs in the country.
Approach
We provide family-centered care and treat the whole family, not just the patient. Our providers take time to answer your questions, make sure you are comfortable with the treatment plan, and suggest other resources and support. Our services are available at the main hospital and outpatient sites throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. If your child needs an operation, a pre-op visit can be scheduled at the hospital so your child can see the amazing and kid-friendly facility.
Education & Training
Keeping with our belief that quality education is inseparable from our quality patient care, we partner with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to train tomorrow’s leading pediatric physicians. As the pediatric teaching hospital for the Feinberg School, we offer several opportunities for residents to further their education in a pediatric specialty.
Our Programs
The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery has developed specialized programs to treat certain conditions in the most comprehensive way possible, including:
Bone Health Program
Brachial Plexus Program
Clubfoot Program
Concussion Program
Fracture Clinic Program
Sarcoma Program
Scoliosis Program
Spina Bifida Center
Sports Medicine Program
Conditions We Treat
Our pediatric specialists treat many orthopedic conditions such as:
- Cerebral palsy
- Clubfoot
- Concussion
- Fractures
- Gait abnormalities
- Hip disorders
- Knee pain/injury
- Scoliosis
- Spina bifida
Our Specialists
Photo: Dr. Sarwark with a patient.
- Pediatric orthopedic surgeons
- Pediatric sports medicine physicians
- A pediatric rehabilitation physician and therapists
- Advanced practice nurses
- Orthopedic nurses
- Certified athletic trainers
Our team also works closely with other Lurie Children’s specialists and divisions in pediatrics including, but not limited to:
Appointments
To make an appointment with one of our specialists, please follow one of the steps below.
Make an Appointment Online
- Existing MyChart users: If you have a Lurie Children's MyChart account, log in at mychart.luriechildrens.org to schedule your appointments.
- New Patients & Non-MyChart users: Please fill out our Online Scheduling Form to schedule an appointment online or request an appointment. After you request an appointment, a MyChart account will be set up for you to schedule appointments online.
Make an Appointment By Phone
Please call 1.800.KIDS DOC (1.800.543.7362).
Our Locations
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester
Surgical Treatment Center
2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Arlington Heights
Busse Center for Specialty Medicine
880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lake Forest
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus
900 N. Westmoreland, Suite 110 (Bays Medical Office Building, 1st Floor)*
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox
1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)
Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center
25 N. Winfield Road
East Entrance
Winfield, Illinois 60190
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center
302 Randall Road
Suite 102
Geneva, Illinois 60134
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Grayslake
1475 E. Belvidere Rd. (Rte. 120)
Suite 285, Pavilion C
Grayslake, Illinois 60030-2012
Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Skokie
3722 W. Touhy Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60076
Lurie Children's Physician Office in Naperville
636 N. Raymond Dr.
Suite 205
Naperville, Illinois 60563
Tests & Treatments
The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery uses specialized treatments for children with orthopedic conditions. Select an area below to learn more.
Research
Our care is evidence-based and follows the best current scientific guidelines and research. As an academic hospital, we offer patients the chance to participate in clinical research on the newest orthopedic treatments. Our division is actively conducting more than 40 studies focusing on prevention of injuries and prospective and retrospective studies involving treatments, outcomes and quality of life.
Orthopedics News & Stories
Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.