Craig Birch

Craig Birch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Boston Children's Hospital and serves as an Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. His clinical practice focuses on pediatric spinal deformities and orthopedic trauma, with expertise in conditions including kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, spinal fractures, and other spine problems affecting children and adolescents.

Dr. Birch's educational background includes:

• Undergraduate: Georgetown University (2009, Washington, DC)
• Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2013, Washington, DC)
• Internship: University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center (2014, Dallas, TX)
• Residency: University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center (2018, Dallas, TX)
• Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (2019, Boston, MA)

Dr. Birch is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. His primary clinical and research interests focus on pediatric spinal deformity correction, with particular emphasis on scoliosis management, spinal fusion techniques, and orthopedic trauma in children. He has developed expertise in advanced surgical techniques including robotic-assisted spine surgery and navigation systems for pediatric patients.

His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on improving outcomes in pediatric spine surgery, with recent work examining recurrence risks after scoliosis treatment, robotics in spine deformity surgery, telehealth applications for scoliosis assessment, and factors affecting surgical outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. His research frequently addresses practical clinical questions that directly impact patient care in pediatric orthopedics.

Dr. Birch is actively involved in the Spine Division at Boston Children's Hospital, which is described as "the largest and busiest pediatric spine center in the United States." He contributes to the department's mission of providing comprehensive care for children with spine conditions through both clinical practice and research initiatives.