Patrick J. Cahill

Patrick J. Cahill, MD, is a pediatric spine specialist and the Robert M. Campbell Jr. Endowed Chair in Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). His clinical expertise spans disorders of the pediatric spine, scoliosis, cervical spine conditions, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He leads the Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome, collaborating with pulmonology, anesthesia, and physical therapy teams.

• Academic Role: Physician Scientist
• Leadership: Director of the Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
• Research Focus: Spinal growth modulation, 3D surgical planning, and reducing anesthesia exposure in young patients

His work emphasizes fusionless treatments like magnetically expandable growing rods and Mehta casting, alongside innovations in dynamic MRI for preoperative assessment. Recent publications highlight comparative studies on spinal fusion techniques, surgical complication classifications, and multidisciplinary approaches to complex cases.

• Awards: Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors (2022), SRS Travelling Fellowship (2015)
• Professional Memberships: Scoliosis Research Society, North American Spine Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America