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Joshua Hyman, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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Orthopaedic Surgery • New York, NY

Pediatric Orthopedics

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Overview of Dr. Hyman

Dr. Hyman is the St. Giles Foundation Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his Orthopaedic Surgical training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Hyman was the Salter Fellow at the University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children.
He is currently the Director of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgical and Spinal Deformity Fellowship and Clinical Director of the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center. Dr. Hyman specializes in the treatment of childhood-onset neuromuscular conditions. His clinical interests also include pediatric hip conditions, and limb deformities.
Dr. Hyman is actively involved in research trials on clubfoot, hip disorders, and neuromuscular diseases. He is a founding member of the International Perthes Study Group and a member of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. In addition to excelling as a clinician and researcher, Dr. Hyman is a well-respected medical educator and mentor. Columbia University presented him with the Charles S. Neer “Teacher of the Year” award in 2013 and 2016 for his enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to resident education.
Among his many professional affiliations, He serves on the boards of the AACPDM, SICOT, and AAP.
As Medical Director of the Children of China Pediatrics Foundation, Dr. Hyman travels to China annually to perform surgery on disabled children and provides clinical education to Chinese surgeons. He is co-founder, and Medical Director, of Miraclefeet, an international NGO focused on promoting the care of children with clubfoot in medically under-resourced regions.
He has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in the assessment and care of people with childhood-onset disabilities.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Sick Children
    Hospital for Sick ChildrenFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1998 - 1999
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993 - 1998
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1992
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1990, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1999 - 2024
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1997 - 2013
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License Active through 1995
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2023
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2023
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2008-2019

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Her Foot Looked Normal. What Was Causing the Excruciating Pain?
    Her Foot Looked Normal. What Was Causing the Excruciating Pain?February 7th, 2023
  • Quantitative Trait Loci on LGs 9 and 14 Affect the Reproductive Interaction Between Two Oreochromis Species, O. Niloticus and O. Aureus
    Quantitative Trait Loci on LGs 9 and 14 Affect the Reproductive Interaction Between Two Oreochromis Species, O. Niloticus and O. AureusMarch 1st, 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Joshua Hyman, Dr. Joshua Hyman, MD, Dr. J Hyman, Dr. Joshua E Hyman