Pablo Castañeda, MD

Pablo Castañeda, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, currently holding the position of Chief of International and Destination Surgery.

With almost two decades of impactful service in Mexico and New York, Dr. Castañeda has demonstrated unwavering dedication to pediatric musculoskeletal health. His primary focus includes problems of the hip, including hip dysplasia, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, and slipped upper femoral epiphysis, emphasizing early diagnosis and intervention for optimized patient outcomes. Notably, he has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications centered on pediatric hip issues.

As a member of esteemed organizations (see list below), Dr. Castañeda remains at the forefront of advancements in his field. He played a pivotal role as a founding member of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute and is currently the Medical Director for this organization.

Personal Statement

I am originally from Mexico City, and after extensive training that took place in Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom, I established a successful practice in Mexico City.

After seven meaningful years in New York City, I now contribute to expanding global health care at Texas Children's, ensuring that all children receive quality care irrespective of their geographic location.

Beyond these professional endeavors, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children and exploring my passion for travel, golf, tennis and photography.

Clinical Interests

Hip dysplasia, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, femoroacetabular impingement

Education

Organizations

Honors and awards

2014

Best Scientific Paper, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons

* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.

Research interests

Emphasizing early diagnosis and intervention for optimized patient outcomes

Huebschmann NA, Masrouha KZ, Dib A, Moscona L, Castañeda P. A Comparison Between 3 Functional Hip Scores for Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2023 Apr 1;43(4):227-231. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002352. Epub 2023 Jan 19. PMID: 36727976

Castañeda P, Arana E, Carbajal C, Haces F, Cassis N. Do the Functional Results of Surgical Treatment of Patients with Neglected Developmentally Dislocated Hips Remain the Same with Longer Follow-Up? Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases (2013). 2021 Jun;79(2):124-129. PMID: 34081889

Michalowitz A, Yang J, Castaneda P, Litrenta J. Existing and emerging methods of diagnosis and monitoring of pediatric musculoskeletal infection. Injury, 2020 Oct;51(10):2110-2117. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.06.020. Epub 2020 Jun 15. PMID: 32732117

Castañeda P, Masrouha KZ, Ruiz CV, Moscona-Mishy L. Outcomes following open reduction for late-presenting developmental dysplasia of the hip. Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics. 2018 Aug 1;12(4):323-330. doi: 10.1302/1863-2548.12.180078. PMID: 30154922; PMCID: PMC6090193

Castañeda P, Ponce C, Villareal G, Vidal C. The natural history of osteoarthritis after a slipped capital femoral epiphysis/the pistol grip deformity. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2013 Jul-Aug;33 Suppl 1:S76-82. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0b013e318277174c. PMID: 23764797

Castañeda P, Macías C, Rocha A, Harfush A, Cassis N. Functional outcome of stable grade III slipped capital femoral epiphysis treated with in situ pinning. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2009 Jul-Aug;29(5):454-8. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0b013e3181aab7c3. PMID: 19568016

Castañeda P, Haynes R, Mijares J, Quevedo H, Cassis N. Varus-producing osteotomy for patients with lateral pillar type B and C Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease followed to skeletal maturity. Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics, 2008 Oct;2(5):373-9. doi: 10.1007/s11832-008-0125-x. Epub 2008 Sep 2. PMID: 19308570; PMCID: PMC2656855