Michelle Mo

Michelle Mo, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Her clinical focus includes lower extremity disorders such as clubfoot, congenital limb differences, skeletal dysplasias, orthopedic trauma, and neuromuscular conditions. She is actively involved in research, particularly in limb lengthening and reconstructive surgery, and has a strong interest in global health initiatives.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis (2008)
• Graduate: Yale University (2012)
• Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine (2016)
• Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis (2021)
• Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital (2022)

Research Interests:

Michelle Mo’s research spans pediatric orthopedic surgery, with a focus on limb lengthening and reconstruction, lower extremity disorders, and global health in pediatric orthopedics. She is particularly interested in advancing surgical techniques for children with complex musculoskeletal conditions and addressing ethical issues in global healthcare delivery.

Clinical Focus:

Dr. Mo specializes in treating clubfoot, congenital limb differences, skeletal dysplasias, orthopedic trauma, and neuromuscular conditions. She is an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA).

Publications:

Her recent publications cover a wide range of topics including surgical outcomes in pediatric foot deformities, virtual reality in spine injury classification, biomarkers for early diagnosis of bone infections, and innovations in growing rod technology for spine deformity correction.

Contact Information:

• Email: michelle.mo@childrens.harvard.edu
• Phone: 617-355-6021
• Locations: Boston, Peabody, Waltham