Pediatric Orthopedics  ·  Spine Surgery

Dr. David
Segal

MD, MPH

"Precision. Compassion. Care."

A message to patients & families

Every child deserves thoughtful, individualized care — and my first commitment is always to find the most gentle path forward. Whenever possible, I work to help your child heal without surgery, through careful evaluation and the right non-operative treatment. When surgery is the best option, you can feel confident knowing that your child will receive care grounded in deep surgical training and expertise: I have completed three comprehensive US fellowships in pediatric orthopedic surgery and in spine surgery, equipping me with the skills to handle even the most complex cases with precision and care. I am here to listen, to explain, and to support your family at every step.

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Dr. David Segal
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50
Peer-reviewed publications
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44
Conference presentations
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International
Presenter · AAOS · EFORT · POSNA · EPOS

Background

About Dr. Segal

Dr. David Segal is a pediatric orthopedic and spine surgeon with formal, fellowship-level training in both pediatric orthopedic surgery and spine surgery — a rare combination that allows him to provide comprehensive, expert care for children and adolescents across a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions.

His American training reflects an uncommon depth of dedication: he completed three comprehensive fellowships across leading US pediatric centers — a research fellowship and a clinical fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, a clinical fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at UPMC Pittsburgh Children's Hospital, and a spine surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Completing multiple US fellowships across both subspecialties is a testament to his commitment to achieving the highest standard of surgical skill.

Dr. Segal completed his medical degree and Master of Public Health at Tel-Aviv University, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at Meir Medical Center, affiliated with Tel-Aviv University, where he served as the in-charge of the residency educational curriculum and received the Hospital Director's Outstanding Research Award.

He holds orthopedic surgery specialist certification from the Israeli Medical Board — awarded with distinction — and is ECFMG certified. A member of POSNA (Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery of North America), Dr. Segal is also an active researcher with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and an international conference presenter.

In his rare available time, Dr. Segal is an avid runner, having completed a full marathon and several half-marathons. He also enjoys playing the piano, guitar, and harmonica, and loves to draw.

Pediatric Orthopedics Spine Surgery Scoliosis Trauma Surgery Clinical Research POSNA Member

Current Fellowship

Spine Surgery Fellowship
Washington University
St. Louis, MO  (2025–2026)

Specialist Certification

Orthopedic Surgery Specialist — Israeli Medical Board, awarded with distinction
ECFMG Certified (USMLE 1, 2CK, 2CS, 3)

Academic Degrees

MD, B.Med.Sci — Tel-Aviv University (2002–2009)
MPH, Health System Management — Tel-Aviv University (2019–2021)

Humanitarian Work

IDF medical mission — Philippines, 2013
Cincinnati Children's outreach — Ahmedabad, India, 2024

Education & Fellowships

Training & Education

USA Fellowship Training

2017–2018

Research Fellowship – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Cincinnati Children's Hospital MC, Cincinnati, OH

Fellowship I
2023–2024

Clinical Fellowship – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Cincinnati Children's Hospital MC, Cincinnati, OH

Fellowship II
2024–2025

Clinical Fellowship – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

UPMC Pittsburgh Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Fellowship III
2025–2026

Clinical Fellowship – Spine Surgery

Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Fellowship IV · Current

An exceptional training path: Completing multiple US surgical fellowships across leading pediatric centers — with formal subspecialty training in both pediatric orthopedic surgery and spine surgery — represents an extraordinary level of commitment to surgical excellence that is rare among orthopedic surgeons.

Academic Training — Israel

2002–2009

MD, B.Med.Sci

Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel

2006–2009

Research – Pediatric Neurosurgery

Diagnostic process of spinal cord tumors in children

2015–2023

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Meir Medical Center, affiliated with Tel-Aviv University · In-charge of residency educational curriculum · Hospital Director Outstanding Research Award

2019–2021

MPH – Health System Management

Tel-Aviv University, Israel

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

🎓   Formally trained in two surgical subspecialties:   Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery  ·  Spine Surgery
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Fractures & Trauma

Pediatric forearm fracture management, supracondylar humerus fractures, tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures, femoral fractures, and complex trauma in children and adolescents.

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Pediatric Foot & Ankle

Dedicated to pediatric foot and ankle conditions including clubfoot (talipes equinovarus), flatfoot, rotational deformities, ankle fractures, and foot fractures and injuries.

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Research & Education

Over 50 peer-reviewed publications spanning pediatric orthopedics, spine surgery, trauma, and outcomes research. Committed to advancing the field and sharing knowledge with the surgical community.

Scholarship

Research & Publications

50
Publications
43
Original studies
32
Oral presentations
12
Poster presentations
49

Comparison Between Disease-Specific and Region-Specific PROMs in Adolescents After Patellofemoral Stabilization Surgery: Data From the JUPITER Cohort

The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2026

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Fracture Obliquity is a Predictor for Loss of Reduction in Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Older Children

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics Part B, 2020; 29:105–116

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Humerus Rotation Has a Negligible Effect on Baumann Angle in a Wide Range of Rotational Positions

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, 2020; 40:e822–e826

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Trends in the Seasonal Variation of Paediatric Fractures

Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 2018; 12

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Type 4 Tibial Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures: Surgical Treatment Early Outcomes and a Presentation of the Distal Cortical Fixation

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024

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Relationship Between Hypovitaminosis D and Fractures Among Adolescents With Overweight or Obesity

Clinical Pediatrics, 2022; 62(2):107–114

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Delay in Diagnosis of Primary Intradural Spinal Cord Tumors

Surgical Neurology International, 2012; 3:52

Full publication list on   Google Scholar  ·  ResearchGate  ·  PubMed  ·  LinkedIn

Journal Reviewer: Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics · Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica · Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery Research · The Open Orthopaedics Journal · Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing

Recognition

Honors & Awards

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2010

Internship Graduation with Distinction

Assaf-Harofe "Shamir" Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University

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2018

Hospital Director Outstanding Research Award

Best lecture — 6th Meir Medical Center Innovation & Research Conference

2022

Orthopedic Surgery Specialist — Awarded with Distinction

Israeli Medical Board Specialist Certification Exams

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2023

IPOS Full Tuition Scholarship

19th Annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Orlando, FL

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2024

Shriners Full Tuition Scholarship

20th Annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Orlando, FL

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2016–2019

Residency Education Curriculum Director

Meir Medical Center Orthopedic Residency · "MAROM" Mentorship & Excellence Program

Get in Touch

Contact Dr. Segal

Available for patient inquiries, academic collaborations, and research partnerships.

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Email

[email protected]

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LinkedIn

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Publications

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ResearchGate

Research profile