by Lexie.Feikema@tsrh.org | May 16, 2025
Cherlyn Caneda, APRN, CPNP, RNFA
Cherlyn Caneda, APRN, CPNP, RNFA is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Scottish Rite for Children in the Pediatric Orthopedic department. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, CA and shortly thereafter completed her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2005.
She is a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Practitioners Society (POPS) and American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Cherlyn joined our Scottish Rite time with over 19 years of experience treating children with acute and chronic neuromuscular conditions in the outpatient and preoperative setting.
Education and Training
Undergraduate
- Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate
- University of California, Los Angeles, CA
by Lexie.Feikema@tsrh.org | May 16, 2025
Jessica Landson, P.A.-C., is a certified physician assistant at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Charleston and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
She also completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics. Jessica is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Practitioners Society (POPS), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA). She is an adjunct clinical instructor of the Physician Assistant Studies program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Her special interests include scoliosis and spine disorders, clubfoot and other foot disorders, hip disorders and general orthopedics.
Specialties
- Scoliosis and Spine Disorders
- Hip Disorders
- General Orthopedics
by Lexie.Feikema@tsrh.org | Apr 10, 2025
Emily Chapman, APRN, CPNP-PC
Emily Chapman, APRN, CPNP-PC, is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Angelo State University and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington.
She is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). Her special interests include scoliosis and spine disorders, spina bifida and generalized orthopedic conditions.
Specialties
- Â Scoliosis & Spine Disorders
- General Orthopedics
Education and Training
Undergraduate
- Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
Graduate
- University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
by Lexie.Feikema@tsrh.org | Jan 29, 2025
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 SpineÂ
- 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
by Lexie.Feikema@tsrh.org | Dec 3, 2024
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.
She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. Her special interests include nonoperative management of scoliosis, clubfoot, hip dysplasia and generalized orthopedic conditions.
Specialties
- Scoliosis and Spine Disorders
- General Orthopedics
