- J. Richard Bowen, MD
- Peter G. Gabos, MD
- Theresa L. Kudlick, PA-C
- William G. Mackenzie, MD (department chairman)
- Suken A. Shah, MD (division chief)
- Melanie S. Uebele, PA-C
Spine and Scoliosis Center Team
We’re here to help children and teens with spinal deformities reach for their dreams — whether that means gliding across a stage, scoring the winning goal, or just feeling more mobile and comfortable in whatever they decide to do.
As world-renowned experts in pediatric orthopedics, we want kids to be the very best they can be, to reach their full potential — with the least amount of pain, discomfort, and disruption to their lives as possible.
Location: Spine and Scoliosis Center, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
Who We Are
Part of one of the top pediatric orthopedic practices in the world:
- One of the “Best Children’s Hospitals” for pediatric orthopedics (according to
U.S. News & World Report) - Experts in spinal surgery (including deformity correction and minimally invasive), as well as non-operative treatments
- Leading spinal deformity educators and researchers
What We Do
We care for children of all
ages with spinal deformities:
- Scoliosis
(which includes adolescent idiopathic, congenital, early onset, neuromuscular, as well as syndromic) - Kyphosis
(which includes congenital and Scheuermann's) - Spondylolisthesis
- Skeletal dysplasia
Why Choose Us
Our exceptional spinal
deformity care for kids:
- Advanced surgical techniques
- Excellent outcomes
- Ultra-low-dose, 3-D digital radiography technology (a Nobel Prize-winning technology)
- Groundbreaking saliva-based genetic testing for scoliosis
- Wilmington brace (invented here)
- State-of-the-art operating rooms