Kirsten Ross, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care
About
Kirsten E. Ross, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric spine surgery. Ross earned her M.D. from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed her residency in orthopaedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center followed by a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she received extensive training in robotic spine surgery.
Ross has received numerous accolades, including the Kathy Cramer Resident Research Award, and is an active member of several professional organizations such as the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Scoliosis Research Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society. She has a special interest in technology used in spine surgery and is a leader in this field, starting the first pediatric robotic spine program in Texas.
Ross is committed to advancing pediatric orthopaedic care through her leadership, educational activities and involvement in clinical and quality improvement projects.