11783 Rock Landing Newport News, VA 23606
171 Kempsville Road Norfolk, VA 23502
1924 Landstown Centre Way Virginia Beach, VA 23456
500 Discovery Drive Chesapeake, VA 23320
Hospitals
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Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
Education
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St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency
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Temple University Hospital
Fellowship
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Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Dr. Bennett is a pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon at CHKD. Prior to his arrival, he completed his undergraduate studies at Colby College in Maine, and then earned his medical degree through the Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Program through St. George's University School of Medicine and Northumbria University in Newcastle, England.
He then went on to complete a research fellowship in pediatric spinal deformity at the Shriners Hospital for Children of Philadelphia. He completed his orthopedic surgery training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, and then pursued advanced training in pediatric orthopedics with a focus on pediatric spinal deformity at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, where he also served as a clinical instructor in pediatric orthopedics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Dr. Bennett has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His clinical practice specializes in the non-operative and operative treatment of complex pediatric spinal deformity and pediatric trauma.
In addition, Dr. Bennett serves on the faculty of Eastern Virginia Medical School as assistant professor of pediatrics and surgery.
In his free time, he enjoys, spending time outdoors with his family and mini Australian Shepherd "Koda" camping, hiking, mountain biking, surfing, skiing, boating and traveling.
Clinical Interests
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Congenital Scoliosis
Early Onset Scoliosis
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Cervical Spine
Pediatric Spine Trauma
Pediatric Orthopedic/Transitional Age Trauma
Honors & Awards
Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2022
John Lachman Award for Best Resident Research, Temple University Hospital, 2018
AOA C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leader, 2017
Memberships
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) - Reviewer on The IMAST Committee (2020-2022) and Member of the Safety and Value Committee (2021-2022)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Orthopaedic Academy (AOA) - Emerging Leaders Program
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) - Quality, Safety, and Value Initiative Spine Committee (2020-2021)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Reviewer Section of Orthopaedics (2020)
