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
TRUST OUR
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
We bring together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems. Through a new collaboration with By Way of Dallas, we will now offer patients the opportunity to merge fashion with function to help them develop confidence.
Hear Our Patients’ Stories
In Their Own Words
Are you a patient or family willing to share your journey? Your story could provide hope and inspiration to others experiencing difficulties.
Latest News
Get to Know Our Staff: Ramon Muentes, Security
What is your job title at Scottish Rite?I am a security officer. What is the most fulfilling part of your job?I ensure that everyone is safe and the hospital is protected. What…
Healing Then, Helping Now: Melissa’s Full Circle Moment
“I believe my treatment at Scottish Rite for Children helped me become the independent person I am today,” says former patient Melissa, describing what brought her back to Scottish Rite as a…
NBC 5: How Gwen Monahan Continues to Give Back
To Gwen Monahan, Scottish Rite for Children represents an opportunity to give back to patients and their families. She began her journey at Scottish Rite in 1972 as a staff nurse. Over…
CORA Prepares the Next Generation of Medical Experts
Research equips Scottish Rite for Children clinicians to continuously provide the best care possible to every patient. Each year, Clinical Orthopedic Research Assistants (CORAs) are chosen to assist Scottish Rite’s team of…
Chloe Races Toward Her Future
Previously published in Rite Up, 2025 – Issue 1 “This is me, this is who I am, and I am not ashamed of it,” says 17-year-old Chloe, of Panhandle, Texas. She lives…
How Ryan Lives Life to the Fullest With A Limb Difference
“Because of his care, Ryan can run and play like a normal kid his age with no problems,” says Jessica, describing what Scottish Rite for Children means to her family and her…
KLTV: Briggs’ Transformative Hand Surgery
Briggs was born with no thumb and seven fingers — a rare condition seen only three times by staff orthopedic hand surgeon and the director of the Center for Excellence in Hand…
Get to Know Our Staff: Marida Williams, Psychology
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite? I am a mental health navigator for the Psychology department. I assess patients’ mental health risk through consultations and interventions to provide families…
From Patient to Advocate: “The Chosen” Actor Jordan Walker Ross Inspires All
Actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Jordan Walker Ross describes Scottish Rite for Children as a place of love and hope. Shortly after Jordan was born, his family brought him to Scottish Rite for…
Scottish Rite for Children Creates Web-Based Dyslexia Program to Meet Growing Demand
Scottish Rite for Children has expanded its award-winning suite of dyslexia curricula with the launch of a web-based intervention that reduces teacher training time and cost while preserving high-quality, evidence-based instruction. The…