Christine Ho, M.D.

Care Philosophy

“Every patient is different. What might be right for one, may not be the best option for another family or patient. Individualizing treatment is part of what makes pediatric orthopaedics so complex and interesting. We are treating a patient and a family, not just an x-ray.”

Christine Ho, M.D.

About Me

Christine Ho, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic upper extremity surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children. She also serves as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and a division director in the Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Children’s Health and is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Ho treats a range of complex conditions including congenital hand differences, upper extremity trauma, fractures and other pediatric hand conditions. She is recognized for her expertise in pediatric hand surgery and her innovative approach to patient care.

She has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed research, textbook chapters and educational publications focused on pediatric hand surgery, congenital hand differences, upper extremity trauma and pediatric fracture management. As a nationally and internationally recognized leader in pediatric orthopedics, she regularly serves as a visiting professor, lecturer and presenter, helping advance clinical practice and surgical education around the world.

Dr. Ho’s professional affiliations include the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association and the American Association for Hand Surgery.

She earned her undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge and her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Ho completed her orthopaedic surgery internship and residency at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. She pursued fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis, as well as pediatric hand surgery, at Scottish Rite for Children.

Dr. Ho is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With more than 20 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Ho’s leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. Her goal is to advance treatments that help children regain function, independence and confidence while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.