With more than a million patient visits a year, we’ve been leading the way to healthier futures for children through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and medical discovery since 1890.
| Meet Our Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons Watch the Video |
Like a carpenter shaping wood, or other artisans crafting homemade memories, the orthopedic surgeons at Akron Children’s Hospital use their hands, guided by their expertise and experience, to create outcomes that will be treasured for a lifetime. For details, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/ortho |
| "All dressed up" - Akron Children's Hospital video Watch the Video |
Although the pen may not be mightier than the scalpel, pediatric surgeon Dr. Robert Parry always takes a moment to make sure a scar isn't the only lasting memory of a child's surgical procedure. Parry estimates he has created dressing drawings for more than 10,000 patients. For more about the artistry of our surgeons visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/genera |
| Meet Dr. Sheryl Handler Watch the Video |
Kids who require chronic surgical care have a special place in Dr. Sheryl Handler’s heart. Many turn to her for care several times each year, with their connection growing stronger with each orthopedic procedure. For details, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/ortho |
| Family Operation - Akron Children's Hospital video Watch the Video |
Dr. Pat Riley, Jr., not only shares his father's name, he is also carrying on the family tradition of providing excellent pediatric orthopedic surgical care to the latest generation of patients at Akron Children's Hospital. Is that the best Father's Day gift, or what?! |