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Thomas J. Scharschmidt, MD, MBOE, FAOA, FACS
Thomas J. Scharschmidt has served as Director of the Pediatric Musculoskeletal Oncology Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital since 2009.
Clinical Interests
- Bone and soft tissue sarcomas
- Benign bone and soft tissue tumors
- Complex limb reconstruction
- Advanced reconstruction options in the growing child
- Care of the oncologic amputee patient
- Spine tumors
Research Interests
- Basic biology and molecular mechanisms of sarcoma
- Advancing care for amputee patients
- Prosthetic implant design and technique
- Improving expandable implants
- Limb salvage for pediatric patients
Publications
More than 100 published articles and eight book chapters.
Professional Affiliations
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Director, Pediatric Musculoskeletal Oncology Program (since 2009)