Specialties | Orthopedics | Phoenix Children's Help shape the future of health in Maricopa County. Participate in the county’s Community Health Needs Assessment by April 30. Take the Survey Orthopedics Share Conditions We Treat Programs & Services Meet Your Team Schedule an Appointment Refer a Patient 602-933-3033 The Herbert J. Louis Center for Pediatric Orthopedics at Phoenix Children’s is dedicated to caring for the unique needs of children. From birth through early adulthood, bones, joints and muscles (the musculoskeletal system) go through many changes. Because growth and development is happening at such a fast pace, injuries, diseases and conditions affecting a young person’s musculoskeletal system can be challenging to treat. Children aren’t just small adults: they require a different kind of care. The team at the top-ranked Herbert J. Louis Center for Pediatric Orthopedics at Phoenix Children’s is expertly trained to care for children and teens who experience musculoskeletal injuries or diseases and conditions impacting musculoskeletal function. When you choose Phoenix Children’s for your child’s care, you choose an orthopedics team dedicated to caring for the unique needs of children. You can count on us to think about your child’s long-term health and offer them the treatment that’s most appropriate for their stage of development. Our goal is to return your child to normal function and movement as quickly and safely as possible. Programs & Services Arthrogryposis Clinic Bone Abnormality Clinic Fracture Clinic Limb Reconstruction and Lengthening Program Motion Analysis Lab Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Clinic Physical Therapy - Sports Medicine Prosthetics Clinic Skeletal Health and Dysplasia Clinic Spina Bifida Clinic Sports Medicine Program Team Approach to Care Many problems associated with a child’s bones, joints or muscles require care from more than one medical specialty. The Phoenix Children’s orthopedics team partners with experts across the organization to provide advanced care. We do this through a number of specialty centers, programs and clinics, like: Bone Abnormality Clinic Cerebral Palsy Clinic Limb Reconstruction and Lengthening Program Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic Sarcoma Clinic Scoliosis Program Skeletal Health and Dysplasia Clinic Spina Bifida Clinic Concussion Clinic Related Services Center for Spine Care Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Neurosurgery Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Radiology Surgical Services Urology Locations Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus 1919 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 Get Directions Phoenix Children's Specialty Care 5131 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206 Get Directions Phoenix Children's Specialty Care 6990 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Get Directions Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus 6524 W. Sack Dr. Glendale, AZ 85308 Get Directions Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Avondale Campus 1665 N. Avondale Blvd. Avondale, AZ 85392 Get Directions Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - East Valley 3370 S. Mercy Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85297 Get Directions Orthopedics Physicians & Providers Jennifer D. Gaitley, MD 4.9 / 5 Specialties Sports Medicine Morgan R. Stanley, PA-C 4.8 / 5 Specialties Sports Medicine Jessica D. Burns, MD 4.8 / 5 Specialties Orthopedics Judson W. Karlen, MD Vice Chief, Orthopedic Surgery 4.8 / 5 Specialties Orthopedics Jeffrey M. Vaughn, DO 4.8 / 5 Specialties Orthopedics Sports Medicine Heather M. Menzer, MD 4.8 / 5 Specialties Orthopedics Sports Medicine VIEW MORE Bright Futures Blog April 15, 2024 Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Theo’s medical journey Patient Stories July 22, 2025 Identifying Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes Bright Futures Blog January 17, 2024 Exceeding Expectations with Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Care Bright Futures Blog Patient Resources Frequently Asked Questions about Sports Medicine Treatment Sports Participation Best Practices