Ranking No. 9 in the nation for orthopedics according to U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is the only nationally ranked pediatric orthopedics program in Georgia and one of the largest in the Southeast. With a team of 15 surgeons, three orthopedists and seven primary care physicians, the program performs more pediatric orthopedic surgeries than any other children’s hospital in the U.S. Each year, thousands of families choose Children’s for expert care across the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from spine, hip and limb deformities to sports injuries, fractures and neuromuscular disorders. The program features specialized multidisciplinary centers, including the bone and soft tissue sarcoma program, comprehensive limb difference program, cerebral palsy program, and scoliosis and spine program, where pediatric orthopedic surgeons collaborate with rehabilitation, neurology, oncology and prosthetics experts to deliver seamless, personalized care. Through its Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Outcomes Center, Children’s leads national research initiatives in spine, hip and sports medicine that have advanced surgical safety, reduced infection rates and improved recovery outcomes. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta brings over a century of orthopedic expertise.
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Becker's Recognition
Children’s Healthcare of Atlantahas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Hospital & Health Systems
Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs
Orthopedic
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Hospitals / Health Systems with Great Heart Programs
Cardiac
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