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Cherlyn Caneda, CPNP, RNFA
Cherlyn Caneda, CPNP, RNFA, is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount St. Mary’s College, Chalon Campus in Los Angeles. Cherlyn went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the University of California, in Los Angeles. She has more than 20 years of experience in pediatric orthopedics.
Cherlyn works in collaboration with Lane Wimberly, M.D. in the department of general orthopedics.
Education and Training
Undergraduate
- Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate
- University of California, Los Angeles, CA
by [email protected] | May 16, 2025
Jessica Landson, MPAS, P.A.-C.
Jessica Landson, MPAS, P.A.-C., is a certified physician assistant at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Charleston and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Jessica has more than 12 years of experience in general orthopedics and specifically focuses on scoliosis and spine.
Jessica works in collaboration with Brandon Ramo, M.D. in the department of general orthopedics.
Specialties
- Scoliosis and Spine Disorders
- Hip Disorders
- General Orthopedics
by [email protected] | Apr 10, 2025
Emily Chapman, CPNP-PC, is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Angelo State University and a Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. Chapman specializes in the care of children with scoliosis and spine disorders, spina bifida and general orthopedic conditions.
Emily works in collaboration with Megan Johnson, M.D. and Karl Rathjen, M.D., in the department of general orthopedics.
Specialties
- Scoliosis & Spine Disorders
- General Orthopedics
Education and Training
Undergraduate
- Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
Graduate
- University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
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Foundation President
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Karl E. Rathjen, M.D., is an assistant chief of staff and pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children and sees patients at our Dallas campus. He also serves at the organization’s Foundation President.
Specialties
- Scoliosis and Spine
- Spina Bifida
- Fracture
Education and Training
Undergraduate
- The University of Texas, Austin, TX
Medical
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Internship
- General Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Fellowship
- Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Hong Putnam, P.A.-C, is a certified physician assistant at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She received her Bachelor of Science at Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions in Philadelphia, PA. With 16 years of experience in pediatric orthopedic surgery, Hong specializes in the comprehensive care and treatment of children with orthopedic conditions.
Hong works in collaboration with Jaysson Brooks, M.D. and Harry Kim, M.D., M.S. in the department of general orthopedics.
Specialties
- Scoliosis and Spine Disorders
- General Orthopedics
