GIVING CHILDREN BACK THEIR CHILDHOOD
Every day our world-renowned experts provide care, guidance and innovation to help kids run, jump and play.


REDEFINING PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS Every Day

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WORLD-RENOWNED EXPERTS
Scottish Rite's orthopedic specialists are at the forefront of their profession and are recognized globally for their leadership in:
- Providing extraordinary patient care
- Treating a complete range of pediatric orthopedic conditions
- Solving many of the world’s most complex orthopedic cases
- Pioneering research and innovation of leading-edge technologies
- Discovering genetic breakthroughs
- Educating future leaders in pediatric orthopedics
YOUR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE
The moment you walk through the doors framed with bright red crayons and greet one of the 1,000 volunteers who make Scottish Rite especially child-friendly, you know you’ve come to the right place.


RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Patient care means more to us than simply treating symptoms. We’re working toward finding cures for these conditions so all children can just be kids.
COLLABORATION

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In Their Own Words
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Latest News
Stroke by Stroke, Courtney Swims to a Pain-Free Future
Since elementary school, Courtney, of McKinney, Texas, has swum competitively and recreationally. She specializes in freestyle swimming, which allows her to pick the stroke she wants for speed and efficiency. Recently, the…
People and NBC 5 Cover Sadie’s Strength After Rattlesnake Bite
Last year, Sadie, age 5, was bitten by a rattlesnake on her right hand during a trip to her family’s ranch in West Texas. “They were throwing rocks in the pond,” says…
Get to Know Our Staff: Nerissa Escoto, Surgery
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I’m a certified medical assistant in the Surgery department. I help guide patients to their surgery areas in the back and assist them to…
Get to Know Our Staff: Antonette Montero, Shared Servies
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a health information management (HIM) coder. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?For me, the most fulfilling part of being…
Inside DFW: How Art Helped Lorena Heal
Now in its fourteenth year, Summer Colors showcases original artwork from both established and emerging artists, including Lorena, a young patient at Scottish Rite whose journey through treatment inspired her to give…
Get to Know Our Staff: Nicole Michael, Shared Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am an electronic medical record (EMR) trainer. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?I prepare staff to efficiently document within their…
Get to Know Our Staff: Amy Sitabkhan, Therapy Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am an occupational therapist (OT). I primarily work in the Hand Clinic and in outpatient settings. I meet with patients regularly to…
Get to Know Our Staff: Susana De La Cruz, Family Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a medical interpreter, and my primary role is to serve as a communication link between staff, patients and their families. I also…
CBS Texas: Livvy and Georgia go from patients to performers
During their time at Scottish Rite for Children, 12-year-old Livvy and 13-year-old Georgia found inspiration from the doctors, nurses and fellow patients who supported them through scoliosis. \"This place will always have…
Catching His Second Chance: Ethan’s Triumph Over Elbow Injury
Ethan, of Richardson, Texas, has a deep passion for sports, especially baseball. As a dedicated catcher, the 11-year-old transforms into the reputable “Monster,” a nickname he earned for his fearless and determined…