Dr. Michael Heffernan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis surgery. He serves as the Director of the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and is an Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Heffernan has extensive experience in managing various forms of scoliosis and other pediatric spinal conditions. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and the Scoliosis Research Society. His clinical interests include scoliosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, early-onset scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, kyphosis, cerebral palsy, and trauma.