Zachary Child, MD

Specialties:

Orthopedics
Patient Rating:
4.7 / 5 (142 Reviews)

About Dr. Child

Dr. Zachary Child

Dr. Zachary Child is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and musculoskeletal oncologist. He is skilled in addressing back pain and finding surgical and non-surgical options that help patients reach optimal spine health.

Most recently, Dr. Child has played an active role in the research concerning complex spine surgery and oncology. He taught courses in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, and musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and was on the adjunct faculty at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has presented his findings across the nation and both his research and illustrations have been published on multiple occasions.

Back pain and spinal cord injuries can lead to chronic pain and limited mobility. Dr. Child’s thorough list of spine specialties include chronic back pain, injury and complication prevention in spine care, orthopedic trauma and spinal cord injury care, complex adult deformities, artificial disc replacement and repair, musculoskeletal oncology (bone tumor surgeries), and spinal cord infections. Non-surgical, surgical, and minimally invasive surgical options are available.

I've lived by one rule for surgery and one rule only; if I've indicated a patient for surgery, I would also perform that same surgery for my wife, my child, or my mother.

Articles & Videos

  • Dr. Child, Wellness Webinar: Back & Neck Pain: Typical or Terrible?
  • Dr. Child, Neck & Back Pain 101 - Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series
  • Dr. Kyle Swanson Pickleball Injuries Video Preview

Locations

Profile

Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Residency

University of New Mexico, Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship

Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Oncology University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Spine Surgery

Medical/Graduate Studies

University of Nevada School of Medicine, MD

Undergraduate Studies

University of Nevada Reno, BA

Professional Memberships

Board Certifications:

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Step 1
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Step 2

Affiliated Memberships:

  • North American Spine Surgery
  • AO Spine North America
  • American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Wilderness Medicine Society
  • Musculoskeltal Tumor Society, Candidate
  • Texas Orthopaedic Society

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • AOSpine Emerging Leaders Program selection
  • Secretary's Award for Innovations in Health Promotion
  • Certificate of Recognition for Service to the State of Nevada
  • Recognized in New Physician, AMA VOICE magazine and Emergency Medicine News for accomplishments and awards