vlcsnap-2015-06-11-23h25m53s194.png

 

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

About your Surgeon

Dr. Karamitopoulos is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the care of babies, children, and adolescents. She treats a variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions including fractures and injuries, hip dysplasia, leg length discrepancy, and cerebral palsy.

A Yale University graduate, she received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. She completed her residency at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and her fellowship at the Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. Dr. Karamitopoulos is actively involved in research and resident education, has authored numerous publications, and has presented nationally and internationally. She treats patients at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital Center for Children at NYU Langone in New York City.

Credentials

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery


Positions

Clinical Associate Professor, NYU Langone Orthopedic Surgery

Associate Program Director, NYU Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

President, Brooklyn Orthopedic Society (2015-2016)

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons


Education & Training

Fellowship: Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children - Pediatric Orthopedics

Residency: The Rothman Insititute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Orthopedic Surgery

Medical School: Jefferson Medical College

Undergraduate: Yale University

 
  • ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Amazing experience! ...most of all the Dr's lovely disposition, friendly, listening to the patient and professional!! Highly highly recommended!
    — Pearl S.
  • Took care of my child with Cerebral Palsy. She really understands my son (who is also in love with her!). We are so blessed to find her.
    — Parent of CP Patient
  • ...we came to Dr. K for a second opinion. A+++ for bedside manner. She took a complicated topic and explained it in great detail. I wish we had picked Dr. K as the original surgeon!
    — Hip Dysplasia Patient
  • ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Great Surgeon! She took care of my daughter after she fell a few months ago. I was so scared when I heard my child needed surgery. She took amazing care of my daughter and her arm is "back to new".
    — Trauma Patient

Conditions & Treatments

Fractures & Trauma

Sports Injuries

Hip Dysplasia

Congenital Conditions

Perthes Disease

Cerebral Palsy

Clubfoot

Leg Length Difference

Ligament Injuries

Short Stature

Blount Disease

Arthroscopic Surgery

Limb Abnormality

Growth Plate Injuries