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Chief of pediatric orthopaedic surgery, associate professor
Orthopaedic surgery
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Areas of interest
General pediatric orthopaedics
Pediatric orthopaedic sports medicine
Pediatric orthopaedic trauma
Clubfoot and other pediatric foot and ankle disorders
Patellofemoral disorders
Lower extremity congenital limb differences
Pediatric orthopaedic sports medicine
Pediatric orthopaedic trauma
Clubfoot and other pediatric foot and ankle disorders
Patellofemoral disorders
Lower extremity congenital limb differences
Bio
Dr. Engels joined the CHoR team in 2024. He is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
When he's not caring for kids, he enjoys scuba diving, bird watching and making pizza with family.
Education
Medical school Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency Michigan State University, Grand Rapids
Fellowship Northwestern University Children's Memorial/Lurie Children's Hospital (pediatric orthopaedics)
Fellowship Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute/Barton Health (sports medicine)
Research interests
Pediatric sports medicine and trauma