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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
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.
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A Parent’s Guide to Contact Sports for Kids
Contact sports can be exciting for young athletes and parents alike. They also introduce an element of danger into the exercise equation. Any time a person participates in a physical activity, there’s…
Lillie’s Leap of Faith: From Cerebral Palsy Patient to Future Journalist
As soon as you step through the doors at Scottish Rite for Children, patients and their families are immediately embraced by a culture dedicated to fostering lifelong connections. When a patient completes…
Get To Know Our Staff: Timothy Nuckols, Therapy Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I supervise therapy technicians, assist physical therapists with daily exercises selected for their patients and help ensure that patients are using proper technique in…
Emily Claire’s Transformation: A Pain-Free Knee and a New Life Path
Cover story previously published in Rite Up, 2024 – Issue 3. by Kristi Shewmaker Emily Claire, of Plano, spends most of her time raising two pigs — Dolly and Kenny, named after…
Get to Know our Staff: Melanie Dally, R.N., Rheumatology
What is your job title/role at Scottish Rite? I am a registered nurse in the Rheumatology/Infusion clinic and as needed in the Inpatient Unit. When I am working in Infusion, I help…
FOX 4: Mini Hooves of Love Visits Scottish Rite
Therapy mini horses from Mini Hooves of Love visited patients at Scottish Rite for Children for a special meet-and-greet to help celebrate Halloween. View the full story from FOX 4 below.
Get to Know our Staff: Ryan Floyd, Inpatient Nursing Unit
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?I am a RN II in the Inpatient Unit at the Dallas campus. What do you do on a daily basis or…
Scottish Rite for Children No. 2 in the Nation & No. 1 in Texas for Pediatric Orthopedic Care by U.S. News & World Report
Scottish Rite for Children ranks No. 2 in the nation for pediatric orthopedic care according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Hospitals for Pediatric Orthopedics” rankings. This places Scottish Rite,…
Get to Know our Staff: Karla Farmer, Fracture Clinic
What is the most fulfilling part of your job? I enjoy helping patients and their families get the care they need. What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?Scottish Rite is…
Levi Soars To Success With Take Flight
“We thank God for connecting us with Scottish Rite,” says Levi’s dad, Josh. “Levi was unable to recognize his letters when we first arrived, and now he’s reading chapter books.” Nine-year-old Levi,…