The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints John M. "Jack" Flynn, M.D. as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announces the selection of John M. "Jack" Flynn, M.D., a nationally prominent specialist in pediatric orthopedic surgery, as its new chief of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Flynn will assume his new position on Dec. 1. He has served as the associate chief of Orthopedic Surgery at CHOP since 2005, in one of the nation's largest and most active pediatric orthopedic centers, one with a 120-year history of caring for children.
"We congratulate Dr. Flynn on his well-deserved selection as the division's new leader," said N. Scott Adzick, M.D., Surgeon-in-Chief at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "I announce his appointment with great pleasure and look forward to his continued contributions in this new role."
Dr. Flynn succeeds John Dormans, M.D., who has led the Division of Orthopedic Surgery for the past 18 years. Dr. Dormans is remaining at CHOP and will focus on his work in treating children with musculoskeletal tumors, scoliosis and spine disorders, as well as other complex orthopedic problems. "Dr. Dormans oversaw spectacular growth in orthopedic surgery faculty and a crucial expansion in the division's fellowship program, enhancements to our basic research, and the development of several important multidisciplinary programs," said Dr. Adzick, adding, "It has been my privilege to work with Dr. Dormans for many years and I would like to thank him for his many accomplishments."
Dr. Flynn has a particular research interest in scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine. He has pioneered the use of image-guided navigation for pediatric spinal deformities, an innovation that significantly improves the safety of implant placement.
Dr. Flynn has collaborated with other pediatric spine leaders across the U.S. to co-author some of the most important papers and guidelines in spine surgery safety, especially the prevention of neurologic injury and infection. He just completed a term as President of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and was recently appointed to a 10-year term as a director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
He has published over 220 peer-reviewed scientific articles, reviews and textbook chapters, and is an editor of the three principal texts in pediatric orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Flynn is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his surgical training in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Program, followed by a pediatric orthopedic fellowship at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children. He has practiced at CHOP since 1996 and is a professor of Orthopedic Surgery in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to serving as CHOP's associate chief of Orthopedic Surgery since 2005, he also has been the associate Trauma director for Orthopedics since 1996.
About The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 535-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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