In episode #24 we met with Dr. Scott J. Luhmann, M.D., Gustavus Class of 1986. Dr. Luhmann specializes in pediatric and adolescent orthopaedic surgery and is the chief of staff at Shriners Hospital for Children. He is a professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri and serves as the Fellowship Director for Pediatric. Dr. Luhmann shared with us his path to medical school and how he made his decision to become an orthopedic surgeon. We know you will be inspired by Dr. Luhmann's passion for helping others through his work as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon.
Video (talked about in the podcast): Dr. Scott Luhmann, 2019 Hero with a Heart Award
Overview: "Dr. Luhmann specializes in pediatric and adolescent orthopaedic surgery, with special expertise in reconstructive spine surgery of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, primary and revisions of complex, pediatric spinal deformities and spinal reconstructive surgery, pathology of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, congenital, neuromuscular and early-onset scoliosis, and nonsurgical and surgical treatment of the growing spine." Source: https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Patient-Care/2685/Find-a-Physician/Physician-Directory/Scott-Luhmann-MD/Bio.aspx
