Susan E. Nelson, M.D., M.P.H.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5321

Administrative: (585) 275-1395

Fax: (585) 276-1897

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665
Rochester, NY 14642

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Patient Care Setting

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

Biography

My goal as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon is to help children and their families through the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of various pediatric conditions and injuries. I specialize in the treatment of spine disorders including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and early onset scoliosis. I am fortunate to be part of an international group of surgeons dedicated to the study of pediatric spine deformity and how we can improve all aspects of care for these children. I also see children with neuromuscular conditions, infants with hip dysplasia, and I care for children with broken bones and injuries. Regardless of whether the goal is to improve the quality of life for children with complex conditions, or to return to activity after an injury, I look forward to helping children in a way that truly lasts a lifetime.

Research

I have published articles and book chapters on pediatric spinal deformity, pediatric hip, and trauma topics. I have an interest in population and public health; most recently my research has focused on epidemiology of common pediatric orthopaedic conditions and post-operative pain management in the pediatric population.

Credentials

Education

2010
MD | Queens University School of Medicine (Canada)

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

07/11/2016 - 07/31/2017
Fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

07/01/2011 - 04/30/2016
Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine (Canada)

07/01/2010 - 06/30/2011
Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine (Canada)

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Awards

2018
Best QSVI Paper
Sponsor: Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting
Location: Austin, TX

2018
Best Clinical Paper-Nominee
Sponsor: Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting
Location: Austin, TX

2014
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Second Prize
Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan

2009
Adiel Steacy Memorial Scholarship
Location: Queen's University, Faculty of Medicine

2006
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
Sponsor: Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities

2005 - 2006
Samuel Lunenfeld Summer Studentship
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

2003 - 2006
Dean's Honour List
Sponsor: Faculty of Arts & Science & Physical & Education
Location: Queen's University

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Publications

Journal Articles

7/2018
Schmitz MR, Blumberg TJ, Nelson SE, Sees JP, Sankar WN. "What's New in Pediatric Hip?" Journal of pediatric orthopedics.. 2018 Jul; 38(6):e300-e304.

3/15/2018
Manrique Espinel AM, Feldman JM, Nelson S, Smaliak T, Flynn JM, Nicolson SC. "Anaphylaxis to Surgiflo During Posterior Spinal Fusion in an Adolescent Status Post Truncus Arteriosus Repair: A Case Report." A&A practice.. 2018 Mar 15; 10(6):129-132.

1/2018
Miller DJ, Nelson SE, Shah AS, Ganley TJ, Flynn JJM. "Outpatient Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery." The Orthopedic clinics of North America.. 2018 Jan; 49(1):55-62. Epub 2017 Oct 06.

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