Get to Know Me
Dr. Wade Shrader is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, division chief of the Nemours Cerebral Palsy Center, and is on the board of directors, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. He’s also been an invited lecturer, active researcher, and a reviewer, editor and contributor of medical journals and book chapters.
Why I Treat Children
I think children represent the center of hope in our families. I became a pediatric doctor to help nurture that hope in each family so that each child we care for can reach their absolute best potential. I love the engineering aspects of orthopedics. Doing orthopedics in children just seemed like the perfect fit for me. After my two sons were diagnosed with their cerebral palsy (CP), the first time I took care of a family of a child with CP, I knew that this was my purpose in life: to try to help families like mine.
What I'm Passionate About
I am passionate about being an advocate for improved health care and improved access to society for children and adults with disabilities.
Make A Difference
I truly try to treat each child and each family how I want my children and my family treated. As a special needs parent myself, I like to let my patients’ families know that, so that I can help in some small way by saying “I know what you’re going through, and I’m going to do everything in my power to help you.”
Education & Training
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children,
2005
Internship Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
- Mayo Clinic College of Med and Science Program,
2004
Medical/Dental School
MD
- University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine,
1999
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards & Recognition
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2016
Achievement Award, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Mississippi State College of Engineering
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2015
Top Docs, Phoenix magazine
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2015
Nominated, Best Clinical Research Paper, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Annual Meeting
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2014
Traveling Fellowship, POSNA
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2014
Leadership Fellowship Program, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
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2013
Nominated, Arnold Award, Best Paper, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Annual Meeting
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2012
Nominated, Highlighted Award Poster, AACPDM Annual Meeting
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2012
Best Poster, Pediatrics, AAOS Annual Meeting
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2011
Nominated, Award Poster, POSNA Annual Meeting
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2005
Scoliosis Research Award, T. Boone Pickens Foundation
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2004
Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award, Mayo Clinic
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2004
Joseph B. Janes Award, Mayo Clinic
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2003
John Insall Clinical Research Award, Knee Society
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2003
Hamlet Peterson Scientific Writing Award, Mayo Clinic