
Karl Eric Rathjen MD
Pediatric Orthopedics
Assistant Chief of Staff Texas Scottish Rite Hospital; Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
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5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-559-5000
Fax+1 214-443-7309
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Education & Training
- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1995 - 1996
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1995
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1991
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1994 - Present
- TX State Medical License 1991 - 2026
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Clinical Trials
- Clubfoot DNA Repository Start of enrollment: 2008 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Prevalence of Osteochondromas in the Spine in Patients with Multiple Hereditary Exostoses.Carlos Monroig-Rivera, Lauren Bockhorn, David Thornberg, Brenda Santillan, Karl E Rathjen
JB & JS Open Access. 2025-03-18 - Spinal Fusion in Patients With Classic Amyoplasia and General Arthrogryposis.Dietrich Riepen, Emily E Lachmann, Brian Wahlig, David C Thornberg, Karl E Rathjen
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2023-10-01 - 1 citationsDo Children With Medicaid Insurance Have Increased Revision Rates 5 Years After Posterior Spinal Fusions?Harold G Moore, Sahiti D Patibandla, Anna M McClung, Jonathan N Grauer, Daniel J Sucato
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2023-09-09
Press Mentions
- Scoliosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Mental Health Affects and MoreAugust 12th, 2022
- What Parents Need to Know About ScoliosisJune 13th, 2018
- AAOS Recognizes 106 Surgeons with 2018 Achievement Award WinnersApril 11th, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North AmericaFellow
- Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction SocietyMember
- American Orthopaedic AssociationFellow
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