JoshuaEHymanMD

Overview of Dr. Hyman

Dr. Hyman is the St. Giles Foundation Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his Orthopaedic Surgical training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Hyman was the Salter Fellow at the University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children.
He is currently the Director of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgical and Spinal Deformity Fellowship and Clinical Director of the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center. Dr. Hyman specializes in the treatment of childhood-onset neuromuscular conditions. His clinical interests also include pediatric hip conditions, and limb deformities.
Dr. Hyman is actively involved in research trials on clubfoot, hip disorders, and neuromuscular diseases. He is a founding member of the International Perthes Study Group and a member of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. In addition to excelling as a clinician and researcher, Dr. Hyman is a well-respected medical educator and mentor. Columbia University presented him with the Charles S. Neer “Teacher of the Year” award in 2013 and 2016 for his enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to resident education.
Among his many professional affiliations, He serves on the boards of the AACPDM, SICOT, and AAP.
As Medical Director of the Children of China Pediatrics Foundation, Dr. Hyman travels to China annually to perform surgery on disabled children and provides clinical education to Chinese surgeons. He is co-founder, and Medical Director, of Miraclefeet, an international NGO focused on promoting the care of children with clubfoot in medically under-resourced regions.
He has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in the assessment and care of people with childhood-onset disabilities.