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Office
405 Butterfly Gardens Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
Summary
- Sean Tabaie, MD, MBA, FAAOS, FAOA is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Tabaie serves as the Director, Cerebral Palsy and Neuro-Orthopaedics Program, Medical Director of the Honda Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement Center, Fellowship Director of the Neuro-Orthopaedics Program, Associate Fellowship Director of the General Orthopaedics Program and Associate Director of the Orthopaedic Innovation Program.
Dr. Tabaie, obtained his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. He then trained in orthopaedic surgery and clinical research at Saint Louis University Hospital. He subsequently completed an advanced fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at the Northern California Shriners Hospital for Children and UC Davis Medical Center, where he gained expertise in cerebral palsy treatment, child and young adult hip preservation, limb deformity treatment, club foot and scoliosis. He then showed his dedication to the field of pediatric orthopaedics by completing a second fellowship at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, where he gained further experience in treatment of children with complex limb deformities and cerebral palsy.
Dr. Tabaie is board certified and is a fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedics Association. He is a true clinician-researcher, and has presented his research regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Tabaie has co-authored book chapters and has over 70 published scientific articles. He is an active member of many national/international professional societies, including the AAOS, AACPDM, POSNA, LLRS, AOA and holds numerous leadership positions within those organizations, including his current role on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Education & Training
- George Washington University School of BusinessMasters in Business Administration (MBA), 2021 - 2024
- Royal Children's HospitalAdvanced Limb Reconstruction/Neuro-Orthopaedics, 2016 - 2017
- University of California Davis HealthFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2015 - 2016
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2015
- Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 2009
- Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceMS, Applied Physiology, 2004 - 2005
- California Polytechnic State UniversityPhD, Biochemisty, Magna Cum Laude, 1998 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- MD State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- DC State Medical License 2016 - 2024
- VA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
- CA State Medical License 2015 - 2017
- MO State Medical License 2009 - 2015
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Senior Resident Research Award Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2013
- JOT Best PGY3 Orthopaedic Teaching Resident Award Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2012
- Best Paper Award 5th Annual Saint Louis University-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Research Day, 2011
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Predicting prolonged hospital stay following hip dysplasia surgery in the pediatric population.Sarah Dance, Theodore Quan, Philip M Parel, Rachel Ranson, Sean A Tabaie
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B. 2025-01-01 - Reliability of a Photo-Based Modified Foot Posture Index (MFPI) in Quantifying Severity of Foot Deformity in Children With Cerebral Palsy.Andrew G Georgiadis, Jon R Davids, Christine M Goodbody, Jason J Howard, Mara S Karamitopoulos
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2025-01-01 - Case Reports in Education: A Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Summit Enhances Medical Student Confidence in Preparedness for Orthopaedic Surgery Subinternships.Jessica Schmerler, Ryan C White, Amil R Agarwal, Andrew B Harris, Alex Gu
JB & JS Open Access. 2024-12-09
Journal Articles
- The Effect of Port Size Following Irradiation for the Prevention of Heterotopic Ossification After Acetabular SurgeryTabaie SA, Moed BR, Dombrowski J, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 1/1/2014
- Sequential duplex ultrasound screening for proximal deep venous thrombosis in asymptomatic patients with acetabular and pelvic fractures treated operativelyMoed BR, Miller JR, Tabaie SA, J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 1/1/2012
- Comparison of Standard Iliosacral Screw Fixation to Trans-Sacral Locked Screw Fixation in a Type C-Zone II Pelvic Fracture ModelTabaie SA, Moed BR, Bledsoe GJ, J Orthop Trauma, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- A granulomatous mass surrounding a Maverick total disc replacement causing iliac vein occlusion and spinal stenosis.Tabaie SA, Berry MR, Alander DA, MAOA 32th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/23/2014
- The Effect of Port Size Following Irradiation for the Prevention of Heterotopic Ossification after Acetabular Surgery.Tabaie SA, Moed BR, Dombrowski J, Trauma Breakout Session, MAOA 30th Annual Meeting, Bonita Springs, FL, 1/18/2012
- Comparison of Standard Iliosacral Screw Fixation to Trans-Sacral Locked Screw Fixation in a Type C-Zone II Pelvic Fracture Model.Tabaie SA, Moed BR, Bledsoe GJ, Trauma Breakout Session, MAOA 30th Annual Meeting, Bonita Springs, FL, 1/18/2012
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Lectures
- "AO Advanced Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management Course for Residents"San Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
- "American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting"Chicago, IL - 1/1/2013
- "Mid-America Orthopaedic Annual Meeting"Bonita Springs, FL - 1/1/2012
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Press Mentions
- Baby Chiropractors Rack up Views from Moms on TikTok — and Doctors Are WorriedSeptember 16th, 2022
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Farsi
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