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Amy Lynn McIntosh, MD $$

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Languages Spoken:
English

Locations

UT Southwestern Pediatric Group

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Biography

Amy L. McIntosh, M.D. is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Children’s Health℠ and Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her specialties include spinal conditions (scoliosis, kyphosis), spinal trauma, and upper/lower extremity trauma or fractures in the lower and upper body (including stress fractures and pelvic fractures). 

Dr. McIntosh earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She completed her residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and her fellowship in orthopaedic surgery at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. 

Dr. McIntosh has helped advance the field of pediatric orthopaedic surgery through research on early onset scoliosis, limb reconstruction, hip disorders and ankle fractures. She has also widely lectured on topics ranging from spinal surgery to the use of vitamin D for optimal healing after a fracture. Dr. McIntosh has served in several leadership roles with the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and the National Scoliosis Research Society.

Helping a child heal and get back to their normal routine after an injury is very rewarding. My favorite part is when I get to give them the green light to return to the activities they did before they were injured. That is always a great day.”

Outside of work, Dr. McIntosh loves spending time with family and friends, skiing, traveling and trying new foods. 

Education and Training

Medical School
Michigan State Univ College of Human Medicine (2001)
Residency
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (2006), Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (2007), Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Departments and Programs

  • Research Interests

    • Spinal conditions (scoliosis, kyphosis)
    • Spinal trauma
    • Upper/lower extremity trauma
  • Publications

    • The Effect of Implant Density on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Fusion: Results of the Minimize Implants Maximize Outcomes Randomized Clinical Trial. Larson AN, Polly DW, Sponseller PD, Kelly MP, Richards BS, Garg S, Parent S, Shah SA, Weinstein SL, Crawford CH 3rd, Sanders JO, Blakemore LC, Oetgen ME, Fletcher ND, Kremers WK, Marks MC, Brearley AM, Aubin CE, Sucato DJ, Labelle H, Erickson MA; the Minimize Implants Maximize Outcomes Study Group. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Feb 7;106(3):180-189. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.23.00178. Epub 2024 Feb 7. PMID: 37973031 
    • Pediatric Elbow Dislocations and Associated Fractures. Lewallen L, Elliott ME, McIntosh A, Ho CA. Children (Basel). 2023 Jun 1;10(6):993. doi: 10.3390/children10060993. PMID: 37371225
    • Preoperative left shoulder elevation > 1 cm is predictive of severe postoperative shoulder imbalance in early onset idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with growth-friendly instrumentation. Li Y, Yang D, Bergman R, Jha S, Casden M, Smith JT, Vitale M, Heffernan M; Pediatric Spine Study Group. Spine Deform. 2023 Sep;11(5):1157-1167. doi: 10.1007/s43390-023-00696-9. Epub 2023 May 8. PMID: 37155134
    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis for Pediatric Providers. Zale CL, McIntosh AL. Pediatr Ann. 2022 Sep;51(9):e364-e369. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20220724-01. Epub 2022 Sep 1. PMID: 36098613
  • Professional Activities

    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 
    • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (2010-present), POSNA Leadership Program (2023-2024), Nominating Committee (2024), POSNA Board of Specialties representative (2024-2027) 
    • Scoliosis Research Society - Active Fellowship (2020), Safety and Value Committee (2023-2026), L.E.A.D. Program (2024), Perry Initiative Site Host (2015-present)
  • Awards and Honors

    • PSSG Member Research Grant: Six Minute Walk Test in Children with Early Onset Scoliosis (2023)
    • Mid-America Orthopaedic Association E.W. Johnson, Jr. Award (2014-2015, 2023)
    • POSNA QVSI Medtronic Grant: Accuracy of noninvasive hemoglobin monitoring in an AIS population (2021)
    • OREF Transform Practice: Spinal Growth Grant (2020)
    • Women who STEAM (2019)
    • Texas Hospital Association Bill Aston Quality Improvement Award (2018)
    • POSNA/Peter Armstrong Best QVSI Award (2017)
    • POSNA/APPOS Traveling Fellowship (2015)
    • Minnesota Orthopedic Society: Best Clinical Research Award (2014)
    • Coventry Award Winning Paper (2013)
    • AAP Section on Orthopedics: Young Investigators Award: Clinical Science (2013)
    • Mayo Clinic Continuing Medical Education Outstanding Course Director of the Year (2013)
    • OREF Zimmer Resident Leadership Forum – American Orthopaedic Association (2006)
    • Medical Student of the Year, Michigan State University (2001)
    • Senior AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) Medical Honor Society (2000)
    • Summa Cum Laude - Central Michigan University (1996)

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