Lane Wimberly, M.D.

About

Lane Wimberly, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children, where he also serves as medical director of the Movement Science Laboratory. Additionally, he is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Wimberly treats a wide range of complex orthopedic conditions including cerebral palsy, gait disorders, limb deformities and fractures. He specializes in helping children improve the way they move by combining advanced movement analysis with personalized orthopedic care.

He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters focused on pediatric orthopedic trauma, cerebral palsy, gait analysis, movement science and lower extremity conditions. He has delivered national and international presentations, helping advance research, surgical techniques and physician education in pediatric orthopedics.

Dr. Wimberly professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed a general surgery internship and an orthopedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., followed by a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at Scottish Rite for Children.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With more than 25 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Wimberly’s leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. His goal is to advance treatments that help children improve mobility, function, independence and confidence while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.

Academic Appointment

Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery