The procedure is currently classified by the FDA as an humanitarian device exemption. Your local country may have different medical classifications.
The following centers perform evaluations for the VEPTR procedure. Interested patients should either contact their local physician or one of the centers directly for more information:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2T 5C7
(403) 943-7211
Dr. James A. Harder - BSc, MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Associate Professor
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
(403) 943-7633
Fax (403) 943-7634
Dr. David L. Parsons - MD, FRCS(C)
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
(403) 943-7787
Fax (403) 943-7634
Head, Dept of Paediatric Orhtopaedic Surgery
Rm A200, 4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H3V4
Fax 604-875-2275
Professor University of Costa Rica
Orthopedic Surgeon
Children´s National Hospital, San José
Cima Hospital San José
Phone: (506)2208.1307
Fax: (506)2208.1327
Dr. Jorge Alpizar Arias
Professor University of Costa Rica
Orthopedic Surgeon
Children´s National Hospital, San José
Phone: (506)2442.4850
264, Rue Saint Pierre
13385 Marseille Cedex 05
Tel.: +33 4 91 38 69 05
Fax: +33 4 91 38 42 27
Moorenstrasse 5
40225 Düsseldorf
64239
(972- 3) 6974000
Dr. Dror Ovadia
Senior Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon –
Pediatric Spine Deformities
(972-3) 6974525
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Num. 2 Street Km. 173.4
San Germán, PR 00683
Phone: 787-892-1860
Dr. John M. Flynn
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Num. 2 Street Km. 173.4
San Germán, PR 00683
Phone: 787-892-1860
Pediatric Orthopedic Clinics
Constantin Brancoveanu, 20
Bucharest, 041451
Departamento de Traumatología y Ortopedia
Paseo de la Castellana, 261
Madrid 28046
141 86 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: + 46 (0)8 5858 0000
Dr Helena Saraste, MD, PhD, associate professor.
Sweden
tel : +46 13222000
Contact: Peter Ahlinder MD, Stig Aaro MD
Malmö
Sweden
+46 40 33 10 00
Contact: Associate Professor Acke Ohlin
Pediatric Surgery
Stenbäckinkatu 11
Helsinki, Finland
Tel.: +358 9 471 74720
Penlan Road
Penarth
South Glamorgan
CF64 2XX
Headington
Oxford
OX3 7QU
Bristol Road South
Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Jay C. Albright, MD
Mark Birnbaum, MD
Jose A. Herrera-Soto, MD
D.R. Knapp, JR, MD
Charles T. Price, MD
Brandon Ramo, MD
Clinic Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm (By appointment only)
83 W. Columbia St.
Orlando, FL 32806
Phone: 321.841.3040
Fax: 321.841.3049
James W. Simmons, DO, PhD, MBA
Zachary Graza, MD
Robert P. Thomas, MD
7700 Floyde Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 575-7737
The Texas Spinal and Thoracic Institute at Methodist Children's Hospital offers complete treatment of spine and chest deformities. Dr. Simmons has over 15 years treating complex spine and chest disorders and brings a dedicated staff that provides care and comfort to children with disabilities and their families. Patients from around the world travel to San Antonio to be treated by Dr. Simmons with the VEPTR device.
Methodist Children's Hospital is located in the San Antonio Medical Center. Hotels and accommodations in the area are very affordable and there is a Ronald McDonald house for parents that will be there for extended visits.
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157-1070
Patient Appointments: (336) 716-8094
Academic Office: (336) 716-9813
Facsimile: (336) 716-6286
Pediatric Orthopaedics and Spinal Deformity
Campell Clinic
1400 South Germantown Road
Germantown, Tennessee 38138
Phone: 901-759-5404
Fax: 901-759-3100
Clinic Addresses:
1465 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
CONTACT: Glennon: (314) 577-5646
Pediatric Orthopaedics and Spinal Deformity
1600 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone:(205)939-9146
Fax: (205)939-9833
The Combined Chest and Spine Deformity Program is staffed by Dr. Shawn Gilbert of Pediatric Orthopaedics, as well as, Dr. Wynn Hoover of Pulmonary Medicine, and Drs. Albert Chong and Mike Chen of Pediatric Surgery.
Dept. of Pediatric Orthopedics
9300 Valley Children's Place
Madera, Calif. 93638
Office: 559-353-5941
Fax: 559-353-5945
4650 Sunset Blvd., Mail Stop #69
Los Angeles, CA 90027-6062
(323) 361-2142
From website:
The Congenital Spine and Chest Wall Deformity Program at the Children's Orthopedic Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is one of few sites in the country – and the only pediatric facility in California to offer a new treatment using surgically implanted titanium ribs to expand the chest over time and allow the chest and lungs to grow, while straightening the spine.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
Devon Nicole House (Center for families on extended visits) 617-355-6279
Under the guidance of Dr. Campbell of Christus Santa Rosa, Children's Hospital Boston was the third site to begin investigating the feasibility of the VEPTR device. John B. Emans, MD, who is also a noted professor at Harvard Medical School, leads the investigation here.
U.S. News and World Report has been ranked Children's Hospital Boston as one of the top two pediatric hospital in the nation for over a decade. Children's is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and located in downtown Boson. They offers expert care in orthopaedics, and in many other areas of traditional and research medicine. The hospital is very family-oriented and modern, with public transportation, campus stores, and hotels all located within walking distance. For patients that are recovering, this would be a great opportunity to experience the culture of one of America's oldest cities!
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7000
Email - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Founded in 1961, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters is the only freestanding children's hospital in Virginia. Whether a child needs hospitalization, ongoing care for a chronic illness, outpatient surgery or primary care, CHKD Health System provides the staff, facilities and technologies that address the unique demands of childhood.
CHKD is also the clinical home of the Nuss Procedure, the revolutionary surgical breakthrough to correct pectus excavatum in children. The procedure was developed by pediatric surgeon Donald Nuss at CHKD in the early 1990s. Through two decades of experience and research, Dr. Nuss and his colleagues refined the procedure, making it remarkably simple and safe to perform.
CHKD is also the only U.S. hospital to offer minimally invasive surgery to correct pectus carinatum. The technique is based on the Nuss procedure and uses the same curved bar to reshape the chest over a period of years. Now, by adding VEPTR surgery to its surgical services, CHKD offers one of the most comprehensive chest surgery programs in the world.
1915 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: 704-323-2000
Fax: 704-323.3109
Appt. Line: 704-323.2543
Dept. of Pediatric Orthopedics
9300 Valley Children's Place Madera, Calif. 93638
Office: 559-353-5941
Fax: 559-353-5945
720-777-6615
Coordinator-Christina Hansen
34th and Civic Center Blvd
2nd Floor, Wood Bldg
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
Phone: (215) 590-3722
Fax: (215) 590-1501
Dr. Flynn (Orthopaedics), Dr. Nance (General & Thoracic Surgery), and Dr. Mayer (Pulmonary Medicine) lead The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP's) VEPTR team. They are accompanied by world-renowned anesthesia and critical care teams, and together, they performed the first VEPTR surgery at CHOP in September of 2000. US News & World Report has continuously ranked The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as the #1 Pediatric Hospital in the nation since 2003. Child magazine has rated CHOP the #1 Children's Hospital in the nation since the Child began its rankings in 2001. Child also rated CHOP #1 in the subspecialties of orthopaedic care and pulmonary care. Also, CHOP has earned Nursing Magnet Designation, the highest recognition for nursing excellence.
CHOP is pleased to welcome Dr. Bob Campbell to our VEPTR team in the Fall of 2008. Dr. Campbell and his colleagues invented the VEPTR system and performed the first VETPR surgery in 1989. His experience with VEPTR surgery is unparalleled and his expertise will help our patients to continue to receive world-class care here at CHOP.
Third Floor, DeSoto Wing
3705 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 692-7276
Joanne Londino - Coordinator
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh was the second location to perform in the VEPTR study. The investigation is headed by Dr. Deeney and team. One parent writes that "Dr. Moreland is so wonderful and the hospital was like a second home for us". Sounds like a nice place!
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Contact
- Contact: Lee S. Segal, MD (717)-531-4800
VEPTR is now being performed at the Penn State Childrens hospital at the Hershey Medical Center, one of the top rated hospitals in the united states!
The VEPTR procedure here is performed under the guidance of Dr. Segal, interested patients should contact the Orthopaedics department to schedule an evaluation.
Pediatric Orthopaedics
1600 Eureka Road
Roseville, CA 95661
Coordinator-Stephanie
(916) 784-4967
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Telephone 215-430-4000
Clinic 215-430-4073
Fax 215-430-4126
Toll-free 800-281-4050
The procedure is directed by Dr. Randell Betz and team.
Syracuse, NY 13057
Telephone 315-464-8602
The VEPTR program is directed by Dr. William Lavelle and team.
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
For further information, please call: (843) 792-2300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84113-1100
General info: (801) 662-1000
Orthopedic dept: (801) 662-5600
Email - Coordinator (801) 662-5614
Primary Children's Medical Center is one of the top hospitals in the United States, and are now participating in the VEPTR investigational study. More information to come.
PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 987-2000 - Main
(206) 987-5678 - VEPTR Coordinator
Email - Coordinator (206) 987-5678
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
3959 Broadway
8th Floor
New York, NY 10032-3784
(212) 305-4565
601 Elmwood Ave. Box 665
Rochester, NY 14642
Phone: 585-275-5167
Rocky Mountain Scoliosis and Spine
1721 E. 19th Ave, Suite 244
Denver, CO 80218
Phone: 303-301-9006
Clinic Addresses:
2501 North Orange Avenue Ste 375
Orlando, FL 32804
3801 W. Lake Mary Blvd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
1267 W. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Administrative Office:
615 East Princeton Street Ste 500
Orlando, FL 32803