Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego

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Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego is a dedicated pediatric medical center committed to improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents. As the largest children’s hospital in California serving the southern region, it provides comprehensive care that spans primary health needs through highly specialized services. Families rely on the hospital not only for its clinical expertise but also for its focus on creating a supportive environment where young patients receive compassionate, family-centered care.

Within its wide range of programs, the hospital’s orthopedics and scoliosis services are a key area of strength. Specialists care for children with conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and the spine, offering advanced treatments for both common injuries and complex musculoskeletal disorders. The program integrates surgical expertise with non-surgical care, rehabilitation, and long-term management, ensuring that each child has access to the most effective treatment plan. With a focus on research and innovation, the team also works to advance new approaches in pediatric orthopedics that improve outcomes for patients.

Positioned in San Diego, the hospital benefits from its connection to a diverse and growing community, as well as its proximity to academic and research institutions that enrich its mission. Families visiting the hospital find a campus designed to be welcoming, with convenient parking and public transit access that ease the process of care. Rady Children’s Hospital stands out as a vital resource for young patients and their families, combining leading-edge medicine with a compassionate approach that reflects its deep commitment to pediatric health.

Rock Members at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego

Andrew Pennock, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego

Eric W. Edmonds, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor, Co-Director Sports Medicine

Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego

Henry G. Chambers, MD

Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego

Dr. Matthew R. Schmitz

Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics

Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego