Rachel L. Lenhart

Rachel L. Lenhart, MD, PhD serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, with clinical practice at Children's Wisconsin locations in Milwaukee and Greenfield. She specializes in pediatric orthopaedic care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex neuromuscular conditions.

Her clinical expertise encompasses cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, gait abnormalities, and lower extremity spasticity. Surgical interventions include tendon lengthening, transfer procedures, hip reconstruction, fracture care, and advanced foot reconstruction techniques.

Dr. Lenhart's research focuses on improving outcomes for pediatric neuromuscular disorders through innovative surgical approaches and gait analysis. Her work particularly addresses lower extremity reconstruction challenges in cerebral palsy and spina bifida cases.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine - University of Wisconsin - Madison - Madison, WI (2017)
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2017-2022)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA (2022-2023)
• Fellowship in Neuromuscular Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware - Wilmington, DE (2023-2024)