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Practice contact
(216) 844-7201
1100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland Ohio 44106
US
Michael Glotzbecker MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Pediatrics Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Academic
Primary Practice: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Primary Hospital: RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Practice Contact

Office Address
1100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland Ohio 44106
US
Phone
(216) 844-7201
Email
michael.glotzbecker@uhhospitals.org

Clinical Expertise

Pediatric Scoliosis Spinal Deformities Complex Cervical Spine Conditions

Biography

Michael Glotzbecker, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in the and Division Chief at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. He spent 9 years in practice in Boston Children's Hospital before moving to his new position in Cleveland. From his care for patients who have scoliosis or complex cervical spine conditions, to his work in reducing spinal infection rates, Dr. Glotzbecker has been constantly working to improve quality of care. Much of his research is in early-onset scoliosis and reducing spinal infections. He also played a significant role in forming clinical practice guidelines to reduce infections, which helped drop our infection rate by half. Dr. Glotzbecker is a member of multiple early onset scoliosis study groups, including the Pediatric Spine Study Group (executive committee, research council). Additionally, he is a core member of the Harms Study Group for pediatric spinal deformities. His work in research, advancing treatment outcomes and improving patient care have allowed him to be a positive force in the lives of many patients with spinal and other pediatric orthopaedic conditions.
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Primary Practice

Primary practice
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

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PRIMARY HOSPITAL
RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
(216) 844-1000

Education & Training

FELLOWSHIP
Boston Children's Hospital
RESIDENCY
Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program
MEDICAL / PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
University of Pennsylvania
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